At the edge of war: the Central African Republic’s uneasy border with Sudan

At the edge of war: the Central African Republic’s uneasy border with Sudan

Since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan, tens of thousands of refugees have fled south to the area, carrying with them not only what they could salvage from their homes, but the woes of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. On a sweltering November day, at the start of the dry season, a tall woman…

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Haiti explained: why the crisis is deepening — and what comes next

Haiti explained: why the crisis is deepening — and what comes next

Armed gangs control large swathes of territory and violence has spread well beyond the capital Port-au-Prince, weakening the State’s ability to govern and deliver basic services. Presidential elections have not been held for a decade and humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels with millions struggling to meet their daily needs. “Violence has intensified and expanded…

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M Lotto Max jackpot-winning ticket sold in Ontario

$15M Lotto Max jackpot-winning ticket sold in Ontario

The OLG says the winning ticket for the Lotto Max jackpot worth $15 million was sold in southern Ontario. The ticket was sold somewhere in Brant County for Tuesday night’s draw. According to the OLG website, the winning numbers from the draw were: 03, 09, 15, 17, 22, 31, 33 + 50 Bonus. Get daily…

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Trump says Canada ‘lives’ because of U.S.: ‘Remember that, Mark’ – National

Trump says Canada ‘lives’ because of U.S.: ‘Remember that, Mark’ – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Prime Minister Mark Carney directly in a speech Wednesday to the World Economic Forum, saying that “Canada lives because of the United States.” “I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn’t so grateful, but they should be grateful to us. Canada lives…

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Pakistan to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza

Pakistan to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. File | Photo Credit: AFP Pakistan ‍will join U.S. President Donald ​Trump’s “Board of Peace” to help ‌achieve lasting peace ​in Gaza, its Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday (January 21, 2026). The board, set up late last year under Mr. Trump’s Gaza plan, is…

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How Sunita Williams’ 600 days in space inspired the world

When Sunita Lyn Williams pressed her thumb against the hatch of the International Space Station one last time in March 2025, she wasn’t just stepping toward Earth; she was closing a chapter in space history few could rival. After 27 years with Nasa and more than 600 days in orbit, Williams retired at the end…

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Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced total returns

Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced total returns

The Valero Energy refinery in Texas City, Texas. F. Carter Smith | Bloomberg | Getty Images The focus on dividend stocks is growing, as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced another rate cut. Investors can consider stocks that offer dividends and also have the potential to drive capital appreciation, enhancing the total return. In this regard,…

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UK inflation December 2025

UK inflation December 2025

A shopper browses fruit and vegetables for sale at an indoor market in Sheffield, UK. The OECD recently predicted that the UK will experience the highest inflation among all advanced economies this year. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.K. inflation rate rose to 3.4% in December, above forecasts of 3.3% from economists polled…

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Chinese tech giants race to create the ‘everything app’ of the future

Chinese tech giants race to create the ‘everything app’ of the future

NANJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 25: Aerial view of Alibaba Jiangsu Headquarters at night on November 25, 2025 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province of China. (Photo by Fang Dongxu/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s technology giants are entering a new phase of the artificial intelligence race called ‘agentic commerce,’ as…

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Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, Trump speech in Davos

Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, Trump speech in Davos

This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows a general view of the town of Davos at nightfall during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, 2026. Ina Fassbender | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened…

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