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Canada’s border agency said it was committed to protecting its staff from threats and harassment — if the incidents occur “at work or as a direct result of their duties.” The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) was responding to an officer’s allegations that the department had abandoned him when India used him in a disinformation…

Scattered rain, gusty winds, and choppy seas are expected across the UAE/Representative Image Residents of the UAE should prepare for a week of changing weather as the country faces cloudy skies, scattered rainfall, and gusty winds. From December 12 to 19, a combination of surface and upper air low pressure systems will influence conditions across…

Corrections officers at a South Carolina prison intercepted a covert package dropped by a drone containing a selection of indulgent fare and banned substances. Guards unwrapped the package to find steak, marijuana, crab legs, an abundance of cigarettes, and to spice it up, a tin of Old Bay seasoning. The illicit meal was dropped into…

The UAE banned travel to Mali, urging citizens to return immediately and use the 24/7 hotline/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates has taken decisive action, advising its citizens against traveling to Mali and urging those already there to return immediately. The move comes as authorities emphasize the need for heightened vigilance and strict adherence to…

Canada’s fertilizer industry says U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of “very severe” tariffs will “jeopardize” North American agricultural supply chains if they’re imposed, warning the U.S. doesn’t have enough potash reserves to replace Canadian imports. Trump said Monday while announcing billions in government aid for American farmers hurting from higher prices — including on fertilizer…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country. “Undoubtedly, Russia insists for us to give up territories. We, clearly, don’t want to give up anything. That’s what we are…

During the Streamer Awards 2025, a financial creator overheard violent and sexually abusive threats directed at streamer Fiona “Fanfan” in a venue restroom. The alleged perpetrator, reportedly from New York, made the remarks after Fanfan allegedly made jokes about Kai Cenat. The incident has sparked calls for improved security at influencer events. The Streamer Awards…

A woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been released on bond from immigration detention after being detained last month amid a nationwide crackdown on immigration. Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of Leavitt’s nephew and the former fiancée of her brother Michael Leavitt, was taken into custody on Nov. 12…

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, said Tuesday she will be leaving her diplomatic post in the new year, after serving as the top envoy representing Canada in Washington, D.C., since 2020. Her replacement will be Mark Wiseman, two sources close to the government say. Wiseman is a 55-year-old financier  and is said to…

U.S. President Donald Trump is touting his influence over the NATO military alliance, which he said “calls me daddy” in an interview that focused in part on his vision for Europe. The interview with Politico was released Tuesday, days after the Trump administration released a new national security strategy that sharply criticized European allies and…