60 m. ago Israeli strikes damage Iran’s underground nuclear site, agency says

Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning Tehran residents to evacuate

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1 hour ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Launches the IQ Nano Indoor Drone for US Defense Applications and Initiates Green and Blue UAS Certifications

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the launch of the ZenaDrone’s IQ Nano, a compact autonomous indoor drone, for US Department […]

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2 h. ago Small gathering lays ashes of wrongfully convicted man to rest, as family seeks probe

In a quiet grove at the edge of a Halifax cemetery, the family of a wrongfully convicted man laid his remains to rest, and said his fight for justice lives on.

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3 h. ago Michel Maisonneuve: Canada’s military can’t be fixed with cash alone

The Canadian Armed Forces is broken and unless Ottawa backs its spending with real reforms, we’re just playing politics with national security

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14 h. ago Wind, Solar Credits Set to End Earlier in Senate GOP Tax Bill

Senate Republicans released a bill that would end tax credits for wind and solar earlier than for other sources, dashing hopes of those seeking relief from major cuts passed by the House.

Economics

14 h. ago Varcoe: 'Important thread of hope': Trump stands by tariffs but Canada seeks trade deal within 30 days

Canada and the U.S. administration still have vastly different views on the role of tariffs and global trade

Economics

16 h. ago AIRO Announces Closing of Its Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. & MONTREAL & STØVRING, Denmark & WASHINGTON — AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (“AIRO”), a company specializing in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 6,900,000 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 900,000 additional shares, at a […]

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17 h. ago John Rustad accuses former B.C. Conservative MLAs of blackmail

In a letter, Rustad tells the Conservative caucus that their former colleagues and staff are threatening to release 'blackmail materials,' including secret phone recordings and text messages

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22 h. ago WhatsApp to start showing ads to users in some parts of the messaging app

LONDON (AP) — WhatsApp said Monday that users will start seeing ads in some parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people that use the messaging service. Advertisements will be shown only in the app’s Updates tab, which is used by as […]

Culture

25 h. ago India and Cyprus to step up defense, maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, Indian PM says

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — India will step up its defense ties with Cyprus through collaboration between the two countries’ respective defense industries, the Indian prime minister said Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn’t offer details, but he said talks would begin on boosting bilateral maritime and cybersecurity cooperation. He said after talks with Cypriot President […]

Events

26 h. ago Israel claims it has ‘air supremacy’ over Tehran as Iran fires new attacks

After days of attacks on Iranian air defenses and missile systems, the Israeli military said its aircraft now control the skies from western Iran to Tehran.

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26 h. ago Egypt Seeks Fuel Supplies as Mideast Crisis Cuts Israel Gas Flow

Egypt is rushing to find alternative fuel supplies to avoid power blackouts after the crisis that’s engulfed the Middle East halted gas flows from Israel.

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29 h. ago Swiss President’s message to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 fans in heartwarming new video: Even if you lose, you win in Switzerland

ZURICH, Switzerland, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Next month, Switzerland is hosting UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. For the first time, the president of a host nation has addressed the fans of a major event directly, declaring their support for the sport and all the teams competing. This morning, the Swiss president Karin Keller-Sutter released an […]

Economics

33 h. ago Un nouveau député à la Chambre des communes porte la cause du français à bout de bras

Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault place l’immigration francophone et la défense des communautés en tête de ses priorités.

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38 h. ago Hundreds of protesters rally in downtown Calgary ahead of G7 summit

As world leaders attending the G7 summit in Kananaskis began to arrive, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Calgary on Sunday, hoping to send a message.

Politics

41 h. ago Protesters, airplane watchers gather in Alberta as leaders head to G7

As the leaders were scheduled to arrive Sunday hundreds of protesters from several different groups rallied in front of Calgary City Hall, with many carrying anti-Trump messages.

Politics

44 h. ago Macron visits Greenland, criticizes Trump’s takeover threats on way to G7

Macron, who was visiting Greenland for the first time, said 'it means a lot to me ... to convey a message of friendship and solidarity from France and the European Union.'

Politics

46 h. ago Accused murderer arrested, Toronto cops seek second suspect in fatal shooting

Toronto Police have issued a warrant for an accused murderer, while revealing they’ve charged a second suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Scarborough last week.Officers found a wounded man at a plaza in the Cedar Dr.-Eglinton Ave. area around 8:30 p.m. on June 9. The shooting victim —  Jordan Thompson, 33, of Toronto […]

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49 h. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Next Tavares contract ought to be more friendly to Leafs

For the past seven years, Connor McDavid has been the highest-paid player in the National Hockey League. In those seven seasons, combined, he has produced more points than anyone else in hockey, not just in the regular season but more points in the post-season as well. That’s what you call value spending. For the past […]

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60 h. ago Nouvelles frappes israéliennes sur l’Iran, après une salve de missiles

Téhéran a activé sa défense anti-aérienne après qu’Israël ait affirmé vouloir frapper «tous les sites du régime».

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