45 h. ago Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as strains show in wartime economy

Russia’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate Friday by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support the economy as growth slows and spending on the war against Ukraine increases the budget deficit. The bank had raised its key rate as high as 21% to combat inflation, but has begun to retreat […]

Culture

64 h. ago Charlie Kirk spoke of Iryna Zarutska murder in final social media posts: ‘America will never be the same’

In his final social media posts, conservative activist Charlie Kirk said that Iryna Zarutska’s gruesome murder marked a turning point for America. Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who came to America to escape the war between Russia and Ukraine, was allegedly stabbed to death aboard a North Carolina commuter train on Aug. 22 by Decarlos […]

Sport

68 h. ago New Brunswick family reeling after they say son was killed in Russia

In late February, 24-year-old Patrick Mazerolle told his parents he had gone to Poland and volunteered to fight with the Ukrainian army in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Events

3 d. ago What is NATO’s Article 4? Here’s what happens after Russian drone incursion

The incursion of Russian drones into Poland's airspace came three days after Russia’s largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began.

Events

6 d. ago EU Weighs New Sanctions on Russia to Hit Banks and Oil Trade

The European Union is exploring new sanctions on about half a dozen Russian banks and energy companies as part of its latest round of measures to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine.

Economics

6 d. ago Government building in Ukraine’s capital damaged in Russia’s largest aerial attack since war started

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that four people were killed and 44 were wounded

Events

8 d. ago Merz Frustrated With Ukraine Talks as Europe Seeks Sanctions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced exasperation that Europe lacks the clout to force Russia to end its war in Ukraine after the US continued to stall on providing security guarantees or agree on sanctions.

Economics

1 week ago Putin shares limo ride with Kim before extending a Moscow invitation

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised to do “everything possible to assist” Russia, after his meeting with its leader, Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday on the sidelines of a military parade in Beijing that showed deepening ties among America’s adversaries. Kim, who has been one of Russia’s most visible backers in its war against Ukraine, […]

Politics

1 week ago US Holds Back China Trade Threats as It Weighs Russia Sanctions

The US has held back from imposing secondary sanctions on China over its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine because broader trade negotiations are continuing, the US’s envoy to NATO said Tuesday.

Economics

1 week ago Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia’s arguments on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that U.S President Donald Trump’s administration is listening to the Kremlin’s justifications for its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine and claimed that Moscow and Washington have come to a “mutual understanding” about the conflict. Putin said during a visit to China that “the (Trump) administration is listening to us,” as […]

Politics

1 week ago Merz sees war in Ukraine dragging on with no clear end in sight

(Bloomberg) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he hasn’t given up hope that a ceasefire can be secured in Ukraine, but he’s “not under any illusions either.” “I am preparing myself inwardly for the possibility that this war could go on for a long time,” Merz said in an interview on Sunday with public broadcaster […]

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2 w. ago Oil Set for Monthly Loss as Glut Concerns, Geopolitics Dominate

Oil edged lower to head for a monthly loss, with trading dominated by concerns about a looming glut and geopolitical tensions, including US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics

2 w. ago Oil Heads for Monthly Loss as Glut Concern, Geopolitics Dominate

Oil edged lower to head for a monthly loss, with trading dominated by concerns about a looming glut and geopolitical tensions, including US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics

2 w. ago Navarro Calls Ukraine ‘Modi’s War,’ Hits India Over Russian Oil

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sought to raise pressure on India to halt purchases of Russian energy after the US imposed crippling new tariffs on New Delhi, casting the conflict in Ukraine as “Modi’s war.”

Other

2 w. ago Carney lands in Germany after signing defence, economic pact with Poland

Carney is moving to align Canada more closely with Europe as U.S. President Donald Trump upends global trade, and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine heightens global security risks.

Events

2 w. ago Trump envoy says officials working ’very hard’ on ending Russia

KYIV — U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg said in Kyiv on Monday that officials are “working very, very hard” on efforts to end the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine, as a lack of progress fuels doubts about whether a peace settlement could be on the horizon. Officials are “hoping to get […]

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2 w. ago ‘Very, very hard’ work underway to end war in Ukraine, Trump envoy says

Officials are 'hoping to get to a position where, in the near term, we have, with a lack of a better term, security guarantees for Ukraine, U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg said.

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2 w. ago Europe Gas Dips as Traders Eye Supply Signals, Ukraine Progress

European natural gas prices edged lower after last week’s 8% gain, with traders awaiting fresh signals on short-term supply prospects as well as progress on ending the war in Ukraine.

Economics

2 w. ago Ukrainians in Calgary mark anniversary of country's independence amid ongoing war

'Ukrainians have fought for independence for hundreds of years, and 34 years ago became (an) independent, democratic and free state. We celebrate this today,' said Anna Tselukhina

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3 w. ago 'I'm still crying': Ukrainian Independence Day marked in Edmonton

'We will not stop reminding everyone that Ukraine needs strong support'

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