Author: News Desk

The Canadian government plans to propose amendments to the labour code aimed at increasing its authority to intervene during strikes and lockouts. Details of the proposed changes have yet to be disclosed, but they are expected to reshape the landscape of industrial relations in Canada.

Smriti Mandhana set a new record for the highest run-scorer in women’s T20 international cricket, scoring 37 runs in India’s 114-run semifinal victory over Bangladesh at the Asian Games. India will face Sri Lanka in the final following the latter’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan.

The Transportation Safety Board reported that a plane became overdue at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Search and rescue teams subsequently located the aircraft. Further details regarding the incident have not been disclosed.

The HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf is set for redevelopment as HSBC prepares to vacate in 2027. The Qatar Investment Authority and Canary Wharf Group plan to transform the iconic building into a mixed-use space featuring a hotel, restaurants, leisure facilities, and offices, estimated to cost between £800 million and £1 billion.

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race for United Nations secretary-general following disappointing poll results. In her announcement, Bachelet stated the time was not right for her candidacy, which garnered only one encouraging vote in a recent straw poll.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet on an archipelago located 20 kilometres off the southern coast of Newfoundland on Sunday. The meeting is described as symbolic, reflecting the ongoing collaboration between the two leaders.

Iran has submitted conditions to the US for ending the ongoing war, conveyed via Qatar, according to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The conditions include a cessation of hostilities, release of frozen funds, and lifting of the naval blockade, pending President Trump’s response.

Kevin Weedmark has defended his recent flights to government events, stating that he personally covered the costs, amid increasing scrutiny from the Opposition.

Canadian tariffs have caused economic difficulties for certain sectors in the US, prompting discussions about their potential impact on voter sentiment towards President Donald Trump’s Republican party. The implications of these tariffs on electoral outcomes remain a subject of analysis among political observers.

Salem Rekoub, a Deliveroo worker, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for raping a woman he found semi-conscious at a bus stop. The assault, which occurred in July 2024, lasted 17 minutes and left the victim with multiple injuries and ongoing health issues.