9 h. ago Bullets fly in Maple Ridge, Surrey as more homes and businesses targeted

It's unclear if the shooting at the home of a Punjabi music producer in Maple Ridge, plus another in Surrey, are linked to extortion.

Economics

13 h. ago Lawyer doesn't believe office was targeted by shooter: 'No threats'

The chief executive of a London law firm says he doesn’t believe his office was the intended target of an overnight shooting. An employee at a business in the 1800-block of Oxford Street West, east of Westdel Bourne, contacted London police Wednesday morning after they showed up to work and found a suspected bullet hole, […]

Events

58 h. ago Starmer Says US Not Targeting Steel Ownership in Trade Talks

The UK does not need to push out British Steel’s Chinese owners in order to cut a deal to reduce US tariffs on steel, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

Economics

3 d. ago 'We're done waiting': Surrey business owners say police are not doing enough to protect them

Safety forum held as extortion threats target South Asian businesses and individuals

Economics

1 week ago Canada Plans to Hike Defense Spending to Hit NATO Target, Globe Says

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a large increase in defense spending which would allow Canada to meet NATO’s target this fiscal year, according to The Globe and Mail.

Events

1 week ago US Targets Niche Gas That China Can’t Replace as Trade War Chip

The US is using its dominance of a niche petroleum gas as a bargaining chip in its trade war with China.

Economics

2 w. ago Russia’s Crude Production Remained Below OPEC+ Target in May

Russia’s data show the nation kept its crude oil production below its OPEC+ target in May, according to people familiar with the figures.

Other

2 w. ago Police confirm shots fired at house in Surrey linked to extortion

Second attack targeted businessman's mansion even after police installed surveillance cameras.

Events

3 w. ago EU States Edge Closer to Meeting 2030 Emissions Reduction Target

European Union member states are getting closer to its ambitious goal of cutting greenhouse gases by at least 55% by 2030, according to an assessment by the bloc’s executive branch.

Society

3 w. ago NATO Chief Rutte Says Members Moving Toward 5% Spending Target

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the alliance will seek to adopt a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP at a June summit, meeting a demand by US President Donald Trump that had originally seemed unrealistic.

Other

4 w. ago Private Credit Funds Target Billions in Retail Demand From Asia

From Singapore to Japan and Australia, fund managers in Asia are looking to unlock billions of dollars for private credit from the last untapped pocket: retail investors.

Economics

4 w. ago Canada’s Largest Pension Plan Quietly Abandons Net Zero Target

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board dropped its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 just three years after establishing the target.

Other

4 w. ago ECB’s Guindos Sees Price Target Hit Sooner Rather Than Later

The European Central Bank isn’t far from achieving its 2% inflation target, helped by a stronger euro and falling energy costs, according to Vice President Luis de Guindos.

Economics