2 h. ago Iraq Plans Oil Export Cuts Amid Pressure to Reach OPEC+ Target

Iraq plans to cut oil exports this month as it faces growing pressure to adhere to its OPEC+ production target, according to an official with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

4 h. ago New Jersey Transit train engineers reject labor deal with management

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen on Tuesday rejected the March deal by a margin of 87%, the union said in a statement. The Railway Labor Act […]

Transport

4 h. ago Israeli troops will stay in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely: minister

Israeli forces have taken over more than half of Gaza in a renewed campaign to pressure Hamas to release hostages after Israel ended their ceasefire last month.

Politics

7 h. ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

9 h. ago Seven Rare Earth Metals That China Is Weaponizing Against the US

From fighter planes to nuclear reactor rods and smartphones, rare earth minerals are vital to a wide array of products. As geopolitical and trade tensions rise, China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

Culture

14 h. ago Okanagan animal advocates warn against gifting rabbits for Easter

The reality is that bunnies do not make great Easter gifts, warns TRACS president Cyndy Mymka.

Other

15 h. ago First NSL game at B.C. Place a special moment for women’s soccer in Canada

Northern Super League offers opportunity for players to grow the game in Canada as players relish the chance for a league of their own

Sport

16 h. ago Opinion: Government needs to take meaningful steps to offset the impact of auto tariffs on consumers

Opinion: This is about more than the sticker price of a new car. It's about jobs. It's about families who rely on their vehicles for work, school, and everyday life

Politics

18 h. ago Indiana Supreme Court sets May execution for man convicted of killing police officer

A man convicted of killing an Indiana police officer during a foot chase 24 years ago will be executed next month, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Benjamin Ritchie shot Beech Grove Police Officer Bill Toney in September 2000. According to court records, Ritchie jumped out of a stolen van after a police pursuit. Toney […]

Events

18 h. ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces April 2025 Distribution

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.65 cents per unit for the month of April. The distribution will be payable on May 7, 2025, to unitholders of record as at April 30, 2025. About RioCan RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts. RioCan […]

Other

19 h. ago Que peuvent faire les gouvernements devant un afflux à la frontière?

Voici ce que suggèrent des experts devant l’afflux de demandeurs d’asile créé par les politiques de Donald Trump.

Other

19 h. ago Ontario’s environment minister plans to consider ‘growing the economy’ in his decisions

Todd McCarthy, who became the environment minister last month, said he was considering economic outcomes as part of ensuring he is effectively completing his role.

Politics

19 h. ago Alberta health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Calgary, Banff, Canmore

Alberta Health Services has issued a public alert about possible exposure to a confirmed case of measels in the communities of Calgary, Banff and Canmore.

Science

20 h. ago Outgoing B.C. Conservative MP Ed Fast endorses independent Mike de Jong

De Jong, who won eight terms in the B.C. legislature and held several cabinet posts, announced last month that he would be running as an Independent in Abbotsford-South Langley.

Other

20 h. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

20 h. ago Autism rates rise again with 1 in 31 U.S. kids diagnosed: CDC

Autism diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, with new federal data showing that one in 31 eight-year-olds were identified with autism spectrum disorder in 2022.

Society

22 h. ago Playing first NSL game ’a privilege’ for Vancouver Rise, Calgary Wild

Vancouver's club has deep ties with the Canadian national women's team.

Other

22 h. ago Quebec senior scammed out of $100,000, says bank isn’t reimbursing her

An 81-year-old Montreal woman told Global News she's upset that she fell for a banking spoof, but is even more furious with her bank for the way she says it is handling her case.

Economics

22 h. ago Fencer disqualified for taking knee against trans athlete invited to testify before Congress

A female fencer who was disqualified after refusing to compete against a transgender athlete in a women’s bout has been invited to testify before Congress. Stephanie Turner, 31, opted to take a knee instead of fence against 20-year-old Redmond Sullivan, who was born male, at USA Fencing’s Cherry Blossom Open in Maryland last month. In […]

Other

23 h. ago Markets, economists see Bank of Canada holding rate despite inflation surprise

Economists weigh in after inflation cools more than expected

Economics