M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks but warns violence persists

M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks but warns violence persists

Qatar is facilitating discussions between the Congolese government and the M23 armed group, which controls large areas of North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. The latest developments follow months of intense fighting that has displaced civilians and destabilised the region. However, the UN warns that despite diplomatic momentum, the security situation on the ground remains…

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The Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opens Sunday, ushering in a new era for the street

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opens Sunday, ushering in a new era for the street

When soil testing machines were first rolled out on Eglinton Avenue around 2008 to prepare for a potential light rail line, local business owner Anita Dimitrijevic found them “pretty scary.” But they were only the start. Work on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT would continue until early this year, spanning political parties, governments, construction firms and…

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Latest alleged Iranian regime official found in Canada wants his identity hidden

Latest alleged Iranian regime official found in Canada wants his identity hidden

A suspected high-ranking Iranian official caught living in Canada appeared at his deportation hearing on Thursday as the regime he is accused of serving faced growing condemnation for killing protesters. Before arriving in Canada, the Iranian citizen was a senior member of his government, according to the Canada Border Services Agency, which has asked the…

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Ontario city’s golf facilities may face fines for balls that fly into public space

Ontario city’s golf facilities may face fines for balls that fly into public space

Golf courses and driving ranges near homes in Mississauga, Ont., may soon be fined if they don’t make efforts to contain errant golf balls. City staff are recommending imposing a $305 fine beginning April 6 for facilities that are not in compliance, likely becoming the first municipality in the area to do so. Mississauga officials…

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A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow

A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow

Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and injured on Friday (February 6, 2026), officials said. 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was shot several time by an unidentified assailant in Moscow, Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said in a…

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Dubai, Sharjah to see rain as temperatures hold at 24°C; authorities issue advisory | World News

Dubai, Sharjah to see rain as temperatures hold at 24°C; authorities issue advisory | World News

Dubai sees early light rain, humid nights and misty mornings today / Image: AI Dubai and parts of the UAE are under a weather pattern that brings light rain and cloudy skies, especially in the early hours of the morning. Local forecasters including the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) have forecast light rainfall on Friday,…

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2% Target inflation to be reached by spring

2% Target inflation to be reached by spring

The U.K. is set to reach its target level of 2% inflation earlier than expected, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has told CNBC. The central bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, in a widely anticipated move, though its nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was split 5-4 over the decision. Speaking with…

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Asia-Pacific markets see another weak session as tech sell-off deepens

Asia-Pacific markets see another weak session as tech sell-off deepens

Restored Cheonggyecheon at night, Seoul. Renan Gicquel | Moment Open | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi plunged as much as 5% Friday, leading another weak session in most Asia markets after a tech-led rout on Wall Street. The South Korean index pared losses and was last down 2%; the small-cap Kosdaq was down 2.48%. Index…

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India’s central bank keeps policy rates steady at 5.25% as U.S., EU trade deals ease growth concerns

India’s central bank keeps policy rates steady at 5.25% as U.S., EU trade deals ease growth concerns

Newly appointed Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra after addressing a press conference, in Mumbai on Dec. 11, 2024. Indranil Mukherjee | Afp | Getty Images India’s central bank on Friday kept its policy rates unchanged, as growth headwinds have eased following the announcement of trade deals with the E.U. and the U.S. Economists…

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India to buy up to  billion in Boeing aircraft as part of U.S. trade deal

India to buy up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of U.S. trade deal

Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal is talking to media on EU-India trade relations. India will waive tariffs on industrial imports from four European nations for a $100 billion investment over 15 years, ending nearly 16 years of negotiations. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images…

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