Liverpool parade disrupted by crash, man held
A man has been detained after a vehicle struck several pedestrians in Liverpool city centre on Monday evening, shortly after the conclusion of Liverpool Football...
Month : May 2025
EU-US trade negotiations to proceed after tariff pause
The European Union and the United States have agreed to expedite trade negotiations, following a high-level phone call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump. The...
Across the Salish Sea: A tale of two ferry rides, one standout journey
Traveling from Vancouver to Nanaimo offers multiple ferry options. This firsthand comparison reveals which route delivers true comfort, calm, and coastal character. Traveling between Vancouver...
Fine dining in Vancouver doesn’t stretch into the night
Sunday night. Downtown Vancouver. My son had booked a table for two at Notch8, the signature restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. We called ahead. Jasprit, the...
Trump’s 50 percent EU tariff plan met with EU resistance
European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has called for trade relations between the European Union and the United States to be governed by mutual respect rather...
India begins phased rollout of chip-based biometric passports
India has commenced the rollout of biometric e-passports, a major upgrade to its travel documentation system aimed at enhancing security and streamlining international travel. These next-generation...
The broken service culture behind Vancouver cafés
Walk into a café or restaurant in Vancouver today and brace yourself. Not for a warm welcome, not for enthusiastic service, but for a bleak,...
Trump threatens 50 percent EU import tariff
U.S. stock markets retreated sharply on Friday as investors reacted to renewed trade threats from US President Donald Trump, raising fresh concerns about international commerce and economic stability. The...
ILO to hold global labour summit in Geneva from June 2
The International Labour Organization (ILO) will convene its annual International Labour Conference (ILC) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from June 2 to 13,...
Gold mining site disaster kills 15 in Indonesian floods
Fifteen people have been confirmed dead and four others remain missing following flash floods that swept through a gold mining site in Jim Village, located...