62 m. ago Elections Canada website suffers technical issues at worst possible time

It appears Elections Canada's website is experiencing some technical issues this evening, just as polls in the 45th Canadian federal general election are beginning to come to a full close across the country.As of the time of writing, voting stations are still open in British Columbia, Alberta, parts of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. Polling stations in B.C. will be the last to close at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PDT.The issues with the website first began at approximately 7 p.m. ET.In a series of posts on X in response to a growing number of social media reports raising issues of the website outage, Elections Canada recommended last minute voters to check the voting location details on the voting card mailed to their home or call the local elections office.In a bulletin, Elections Canada has noted that they are "working hard to fix it.""Our website is having technical difficulties. As a result, some of our online services and tools are currently unava...

Politics

98 m. ago China’s CICC Eyes Middle East, Southeast Asia in Global Push

China International Capital Corp., one of the nation’s largest brokerages, is seeking to tap growing demand for cross-border financial services in the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia as the firm pushes its global expansion.

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5 h. ago Bad blood is building between Senators and Maple Leafs in Battle of Ontario

There were some more fireworks off the ice in the Battle of Ontario on Monday. As the Senators and Maple Leafs prepared for Game 5 of the series on Tuesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre, the good people in Toronto weren’t the least bit pleased with Ottawa defenceman Artem Zub. Centre John Tavares was […]

Events

6 h. ago Rystad Cuts US Shale Oil Growth View on Tariffs, Lower Prices

Oil industry consultant Rystad Energy has slashed its estimate for US onshore crude growth by more than half for this year, amid lower commodity prices and higher costs brought on by President Donald Trump’s global trade war.

Economics

6 h. ago Fighter jet slips off hangar deck of U.S. aircraft carrier in Red Sea

WASHINGTON — An F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hanger deck of an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East, as sailors were towing the aircraft into place in the hangar bay of the USS Harry S. Truman on Monday, the Navy said. The crew members who were in the pilot seat of the Super […]

Transport

6 h. ago Australia’s Economic ‘Miracle’ Is Ending No Matter Who Wins Vote

The two main candidates are pitching contrasting visions to an electorate seeing living standards decline

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8 h. ago NIQ announces global data collaboration with The Trade Desk to enhance audience targeting

The Trade Desk is the first global technology platform to integrate new-to-market audiences LOS ANGELES — NIQ, a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced a strategic global collaboration with The Trade Desk, a global leader in advertising technology. The collaboration will integrate NIQ’s consumer intelligence and global insights on shopping behaviors into The Trade Desk’s […]

Economics

8 h. ago Global military spending surges as Europe tackles Russian threat

All 32 NATO members increased their military expenditure in 2024, with 18 spending at least two per cent of their GDP

Economics

8 h. ago Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP

MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead. Sylvain will oversee the sector’s continued growth and presence through streamlined international efforts. With over 26 years of experience and […]

Society

9 h. ago Trial to begin for woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushroom lunch

A woman hosted a lunch for her in-laws at her home in Leongatha, a town of less than 6,000 people in regional Australia. Afterward, four of the guests grew ill with similar symptoms and three died. Police allege it was murder and that the weapon was the meal, which they believe had been intentionally laced […]

Events

10 h. ago Jumio Recognized for Cutting Edge Fraud Prevention in 13th Annual Global InfoSec Awards

Award highlights Jumio’s pivotal role in combating identity fraud and advancing digital trust in the face of growing cyber threats SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jumio, the leading provider of automated, AI-driven biometric identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, today announced its recognition as a Cutting Edge Fraud Prevention Solution by Cyber Defense Magazine as part […]

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10 h. ago South Africa, Kenya are Private Equity Bright Spots Despite Trump’s Trade Chaos

A majority of private equity investors see South Africa and Kenya as their top investment destinations over the next three years even as US President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos muddies fund-raising outlook for the continent in 2025, according to the African Private Capital Association.

Economics

10 h. ago Saviynt Named Market Leader in PAM at Global InfoSec Awards 2025

The company is recognized for redefining enterprise-level identity security with cloud-native, identity-first Privileged Access Management SAN FRANCISCO — S aviynt, the cloud-native identity security leader, has been named Market Leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM) by Cyber Defense Magazine at the 13th Annual Global InfoSec Awards, presented during RSA Conference 2025. This prestigious recognition follows […]

Politics

13 h. ago University of Melbourne’s Mobile Learning Unit (MLU) Selects Rimini Solutions™ for Salesforce to Manage and Enhance its eLearning Platform

Rimini Street to provide managed and professional services for the highly customized and integrated Salesforce environment which serves as the core of MLU’s curriculum and case management processes LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, […]

Society

13 h. ago How to navigate financial decisions when facing a career shift

Starting this new chapter in your lives should be filled with hope and excitement, but financial uncertainty can cast a heavy shadow.

Transport

13 h. ago Philip Morris International CEO Jacek Olczak Addresses Emerging Global Divide in Regulatory Approaches to Consumer Innovation

Olczak issues call for pragmatic policies that accelerate advances in public health, noting that approximately 20% of smokers globally lack access to better alternatives to cigarettes STAMFORD, Conn. — Jacek Olczak, Chief Executive Officer of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM), outlined the need for common-sense regulations in the consumer goods sector while addressing global […]

Society

13 h. ago Want Solar Panels on Your Roof? How to Navigate Market and Tariff Chaos

With several big solar companies in turmoil and tariffs that can change daily, choosing the right installer is crucial. Here’s what you need to know.

Economics

14 h. ago Drillers in Canada Shift to Gas as Trade War Hammers Oil Prices

Drillers in Canada’s energy heartland of Alberta are shifting their focus to natural gas as the global trade war and an OPEC+ plan to increase output hammer crude prices.

Economics

15 h. ago Americas Gold & Silver to Be Included in Solactive Global Silver Miners Index (SIL)

TORONTO — Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA, NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has been included in the Solactive Global Silver Miners Index (“Silver Index”) effective May 1, 2025. Paul Huet, Chairman & CEO of Americas, commented: “The Americas team is very pleased to have […]

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16 h. ago FPT Recognized in The Digital Transformation Services Landscape Report

HANOI, Vietnam — Global IT firm FPT announced its inclusion in Forrester’s The Digital Transformation Services Landscape, Q2 2025. The report provides an overview of 35 digital transformation service providers and offers valuable insights into the current market dynamics. FPT’s deep industry knowledge, combined with its next-gen capabilities, empowers our clients to stay ahead of […]

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