2 h. ago Reignited Takaichi Trade Sparks Japan Defense, Tech Stock Rally

Japanese defense and tech stocks surged as traders piled into a trade that’ll reap benefits from more government spending expected under Sanae Takaichi’s premiership.

Economics

4 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps 4.5% after ruling party chooses an ultra

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped more than 4% on Monday after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as their leader, likely ensuring she will […]

Economics

4 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% on Monday and the yen weakened after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. U.S. futures climbed and oil gained about $1 a barrel. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of […]

Economics

4 h. ago Japan’s Incoming Leader to Put Nuclear at Center of Energy Plan

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

4 h. ago Japan’s New Leader to Make Nuclear Center of Energy Strategy

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

5 h. ago Takaichi’s Win a Boon for Stocks, May Weigh on Yen: Strategists

Japan’s likely next prime minister Sanae Takaichi will boost equity sentiment due to her pro-stimulus plans, but her easy monetary policy stance may weigh on the yen, according to strategists.

Economics

6 h. ago Thousands rally in downtown Calgary ahead of provincewide teachers' strike

In Calgary, attendees stood shoulder-to-shoulder as they listened to speakers calling for better public education funding, improved classroom conditions and more support for teachers

Other

7 h. ago Oil Rises in Relief Rally as OPEC+ Agrees Modest Production Hike

Oil opened higher after OPEC and its allies agreed to raise production by a modest amount next month, staving off traders’ fears of a super-sized quota increase.

Other

8 h. ago Ligue 1: fracture du tibia gauche pour le Québécois Moïse Bombito

Le défenseur central international canadien de Nice, Moïse Bombito, a été victime d'une fracture du tibia gauche.

Sport

8 h. ago Trump doesn’t let shutdown interfere with celebrating Navy’s 250th anniversary at rally

NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary —  using his speech to praise both the Navy and himself. Trump delivered remarks that by his own recognition bordered on making it more […]

Events

9 h. ago China Hawks Grow Queasy Over Trump’s Push for Deals With Beijing

President Donald Trump rewrote Washington’s rules for dealing with China in his first presidency, embracing confrontation, launching a trade war and upending decades of policy. In his second term, China hawks in Washington fear that Trump is going soft.

Other

11 h. ago France’s new prime minister names a government that might not last long

PARIS (AP) — France’s new prime minister named a government Sunday, bringing back former finance minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry, where he’ll help oversee French military support for Ukraine and address threats to European security posed by Russia. Other key positions in the new cabinet, announced by President Emmanuel Macron […]

Politics

12 h. ago Thousands rally at Alberta legislature on cusp of Monday teachers' strike

'I wanted to show my children what impact a group of teachers can do'

Other

16 h. ago QS sonne l’alarme face à d’éventuelles subventions de Québec à l’industrie de la défense

La députée Alejandra Zaga-Mendez réclame un débat public sur l’utilisation de fonds publics dans la défense.

Events

18 h. ago Trump won’t let government shutdown stop Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration

The government shutdown that began Wednesday has sparked a series of partisan blame games as military personnel are working without pay.

Politics

30 h. ago 'Broken promise after broken promise': Olympic Village parents are still waiting for their elementary school

Olympic Village parents rally to say they are tired of broken promises ahead of city council rezoning vote.

Society

32 h. ago Présidence de l’Association des Anciens Canadiens: Patrice Brisebois prend la relève de Réjean Houle

Réjean Houle a laissé sa place au profit de l’ancien défenseur de l’équipe Patrice Brisebois, qui prend ainsi la tête de l’organisme.

Events

39 h. ago Sanae Takaichi, une «dame de fer» en voie de devenir la première femme à diriger le Japon

Cette nationaliste radicale a été élue cheffe du parti au pouvoir, samedi.

Politics

40 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

41 h. ago Japan likely to get its first female PM as ruling party picks new leader

Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the 64-year-old Takaichi makes history as the first female leader of Japan’s...

Politics