5 h. ago America First Policy Spurs Africa Startups to Seek New Backers

Oko Finance, a Morgan Stanley-backed startup providing disaster insurance to farmers in Africa, was on track to become profitable this year — until US President Donald Trump’s funding cuts gutted its biggest customer.

Events

8 h. ago Foreign Investment in Europe Tumbled Even Before US Trade War

A measure of foreign direct investment in Europe sank to a nine-year low in 2024, underscoring the continent’s struggle to lure business even before US President Donald Trump’s trade war darkened the economic outlook.

Economics

9 h. ago South African leader and Trump will meet next week after U.S. took in white South Africans as refugees

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are scheduled to meet at the White House next week following allegations by Trump — and denied by South Africa — that “genocide” is being committed against white farmers in the majority Black country. The meeting, announced Wednesday by the South […]

Politics

9 h. ago Qatar’s PM defends jet offer to Trump, says they’ll withdraw if illegal

Qatar’s prime minister defended his country’s offer of a luxury jet to President Donald Trump, telling CNN they would not follow through with the gift if it was deemed illegal and insisting it was not an effort to wield undue influence within the U.S. “It is government to government. The transaction has nothing to do […]

Economics

12 h. ago South Africa’s Ramaphosa Heads to US to Ease Tensions With Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to hold talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on May 21 and hopes to ease a simmering diplomatic row between the two nations.

Other

13 h. ago Japanese Carmakers Face $19 Billion Hit From Trump’s Tariffs

Japan’s biggest carmakers are looking at a hit of more than $19 billion from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs that have left the global auto industry reeling.

Economics

13 h. ago Donald Trump entre diplomatie et conflit d’intérêts au Moyen

Son voyage officiel sur la péninsule arabique entre en collusion avec les intérêts commerciaux de ses entreprises.

Politics

14 h. ago Quebec’s Parti Québécois party defends candidate over leftist past, arrest

Alex Boissonneault was arrested in 2001 in Quebec City for being part of a group that had plotted to penetrate the security perimeter at a free-trade meeting.

Culture

14 h. ago Expert tells U.S. senators Canada is a key ally on critical minerals

WASHINGTON — An expert in critical minerals is telling U.S. senators that Canada can be a key ally in efforts to reduce America’s reliance on Chinese supply — after President Donald Trump spent months claiming the U.S. doesn’t need anything from its northern neighbour. Gracelin Baskaran of the Center for Strategic and International Studies told […]

Events

15 h. ago Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing has secured a pair of major orders in the Middle East during a visit to the region by President Donald Trump. The American aerospace manufacturer confirmed a $96 billion order from Qatar, one day after announcing an order from a company in Saudi Arabia for 20 737-8 jets and options for […]

Economics

15 h. ago Trump évoque «la possibilité» d’aller en Turquie si Poutine s’y rend

Le Kremlin a à nouveau mercredi refusé de révéler la composition de la délégation russe.

Politics

16 h. ago Saudis treat Trump to his very own McDonald’s: ‘HOW’S THIS REAL LIFE?’

Saudi Arabia rolled out the red carpet and golden arches for U.S. President Donald Trump as he kicked off his four-day visit to the Middle East. A custom-built mobile McDonald’s was brought in for Trump’s arrival in Riyadh on Tuesday — for both the president’s use as well as for the journalists covering the Gulf […]

Events

16 h. ago Afrikaners who fled to the U.S. are ‘cowards,’ says South African president

President Trump said that Afrikaner farmers are victims of 'genocide' at home, allegations South African authorities strongly deny, calling them as 'completely false.'

Other

17 h. ago U.S. judge charged, accused of helping immigrant evade ICE agents

Hannah Dugan’s arrest and indictment comes amid rising tensions about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policy and deportations.

Other

18 h. ago Evidence against Okanagan man tossed after police violate rights

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has thrown out evidence, including two firearms, seized after an “illegal” Okanagan traffic stop.

Events

18 h. ago American conferences relocate to Quebec due to fears surrounding Trump administration

Montreal's tourism agency says conferences have begun switching from American venues to Montreal. The city is expecting a spike in visitors because of the trend.

Politics

18 h. ago Diplomacy Taps Out: U.S. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney Invited Ringside at the Zone·ify “The Border Brawl” Mega

The free streaming entertainment platform Zone·ify throws down the gauntlet and invites world leaders to take ringside seats for the only international conflict that ends with a body slam Streaming free across Canada and the U.S., the May 25 spectacle in Niagara Falls promises tariffs, trash talk, and tag teams Starting Thursday at 10 am […]

Politics

18 h. ago EN IMAGES | Escorte de Cybertruck et garde d’honneur: au tour du Qatar de dérouler le tapis rouge pour Donald Trump

Après l’Arabie saoudite mardi, c’était au tour du Qatar mercredi de dérouler le tapis rouge au président américain Donald Trump.

Transport

18 h. ago Democratic congressman pushes articles of impeachment against Trump

WASHINGTON — A Democratic lawmaker is launching a renegade effort to impeach President Donald Trump, pushing past party leaders on Wednesday with an attempt to force a procedural vote in the U.S. House that is expected to fail. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan announced his intention to charge ahead, saying that as an immigrant to […]

Culture

20 h. ago Rory McIlroy defends giving Bryson DeChambeau the silent treatment at Masters

And explains why he tries not to watch his Augusta National 18th hole celebration

Economics