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Netanyahu (File photo), wife pen note for hostages set to be return to Israel soon Israeli Prime Minister’s Office released on Monday a personal message written by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for the returning hostages. The hostages will also receive welcome packages containing clothing, personal items, electronic devices including a laptop, mobile…

Police in Ohio tussled with an unlikely runaway this week after catching sight of a giant inflatable Halloween decoration rolling down the road. Body camera footage from the Parma Heights Police Department in northeast Ohio shows an officer struggling to stop a blow-up pumpkin as his colleague audibly giggles. As the officer wrestles with the…

The top executive of Canada’s biggest crude shipper says his company won’t consider devoting anything beyond time and expertise to Alberta’s plan for a West Coast bitumen pipeline unless Ottawa overhauls some major environmental policies. Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel said in a speech to the Empire Club of Canada on Thursday that industry is keen…

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2025 4:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Egypt this afternoon to take part in a summit surrounding the truce U.S. President Donald Trump helped arrange between Israel and Hamas. Carney…

Two of Canada’s premiers are urging the federal government to lift its tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in hopes it could lead to Beijing removing its own duties on Canadian canola. “Seize the opportunity presented by recent remarks from the Chinese ambassador to Canada,” said Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew in a letter to Prime Minister…

Indian-origin man spared of immigration consequences after spying on women through bathroom peephole. An Indian national in Canada, Aswin V Sajeevan, has been sentenced to 5.5 months of jail for spying on his female housemates through a peephole of the bathroom and making videos, the National Post reported. Justice Craig A Brannagan did not give…

Aries: Today, you might experience a lack of energy and some health issues could arise, including the return of a chronic disease. It’s advisable to avoid rushing and driving in a hurry. Additionally, conflicts with your business partner should be avoided, and important business decisions should be postponed. However, by the late evening, things may…

Donald Trump departs for Middle East (AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday departed for a visit to Israel and Egypt, calling the trip a “very special” moment as he hailed a ceasefire and hostage release deal that he said had brought the Gaza war to an end.“This is going to be a very special…

President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region. It’s a fragile moment with Israel and Hamas only in the early stages…

Gold futures have soared above US$4,000 per troy ounce for the first time, as many investors seek a safe place to park their money as the U.S. government shutdown continues. Gold futures in New York jumped above the $4,000 mark Tuesday morning, reaching a record high. The going price for New York spot gold had…