UN strongly condemns demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem

UN strongly condemns demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem

Responding to the dramatic development, head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees Philippe Lazzarini described it as an “unprecedented attack” against the UN, whose premises are protected under international law. The move represents “a new level of open and deliberate defiance of international law, including of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations,…

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Polar vortex brings cold temperatures to GTA — and it’s here for the rest of January

Polar vortex brings cold temperatures to GTA — and it’s here for the rest of January

The cold air settling over the Greater Toronto Area is likely to remain for the rest of the month as Arctic air seeps into the region, creating another “polar vortex.” Temperatures have plummeted in many parts of the GTA, with Toronto seeing -13 C, but with the wind chill, it’s feeling more like -24. In…

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Trump’s Greenland tariff threats rattle global stock markets – National

Trump’s Greenland tariff threats rattle global stock markets – National

Stocks slumped in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland. The S&P 500 fell 1.2 per cent, pulling back further from the record it set early last week. It was…

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Pakistan extends its airspace ban for Indian aircraft till February 24

Pakistan extends its airspace ban for Indian aircraft till February 24

In a notice to airmen, the Pakistan Airports Authority said that the airspace ban, which is already in force, will continue until February 24. Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit:  Reuters Pakistan on Tuesday (January 20, 2025) extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft by another month until February 24. Pakistan closed…

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‘Don’t fight, don’t resist’: Immigration attorney explains if ICE agents can pull you out of your car

‘Don’t fight, don’t resist’: Immigration attorney explains if ICE agents can pull you out of your car

As several incidents of ICE agents stopping cars amid their ongoing crackdown in Minneapolis have been reported, immigration attorney Brad Bernstein explained what authorities exactly ICE has. “ICE does not have unlimited power. They cannot just pull you out of your car because you refuse to answer questions. They cannot force you to open your…

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Carl Icahn returns to a familiar sector — auto repair —as he builds a 15% stake in Monro

Carl Icahn returns to a familiar sector — auto repair —as he builds a 15% stake in Monro

Monro Auto Service in Derby, CT. Source: Google Earth Company: Monro (MNRO) Business: Monro, formerly Monro Muffler Brake, is engaged in the provision of automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States. The company provides a range of services on passenger cars, light trucks and vans for brakes; mufflers and exhaust systems, and…

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Greenland’s freshwater reserves are ‘frozen capital’ as water becomes security issue

Greenland’s freshwater reserves are ‘frozen capital’ as water becomes security issue

Water is a finite resource — and increasingly a national security issue, analysts told CNBC.  Water demand is expected to outpace supply by as much as 40% in 2030, according to a 2023 landmark report on the economics of water. At the same time, climate change is affecting weather patterns and once water-abundant areas are…

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Bond sell-off accelerates as Trump ramps up tariff threats

Bond sell-off accelerates as Trump ramps up tariff threats

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One to depart for Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., Jan. 16, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters U.S. Treasurys and other countries’ government bonds continued to sell off on Tuesday, as the White House’s rhetoric on tariffs fueled fresh fears of a trade war…

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Netflix makes amended all cash offer for Warner Bros

Netflix makes amended all cash offer for Warner Bros

An aerial view of the Paramount logo displayed on the water tower at Paramount Studios on December 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Netflix submitted an amended all-cash ⁠offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses, winning the unanimous support from the HBO owner’s board without increasing the $82.7…

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Stock market today: Live updates

Stock market today: Live updates

Stock futures pointed to a downbeat session on Wall Street on Tuesday as President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Greenland, threatening to impose new tariffs on countries opposing the sale of the Danish territory to the United States. Futures data last pointed to a drop of 718 points for the Dow Jones Industrial Average….

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