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Anita Anand says Canada is in a ‘strategic partnership’ with China. Canada foreign minister Anita Anand said Canada now sees Beijing as a strategic partner in a dangerous world, in a major shift in the power equation as Canada’s relationship with the US worsens. US President Donald Trump canceled trade talks with Canada, taking offence…

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering several names for the new White House ballroom, following days of controversy over his administration’s pricey East Wing project.Earlier in the week, when the president was asked what he’d name the space, he told reporters, “I won’t get into that now.” A senior White House official told Kellie…

Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica, marking a significant escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. With sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a slow-moving trajectory of just 1 mph (2 km/h), Melissa poses a serious threat to the island nation. Jamaican…

After a long hiatus, former OTK co-founder and popular Twitch streamer Rich Campbell has returned to the platform, igniting excitement across the streaming community. During a recent test stream, Campbell revealed that he now has a job and is in the process of determining his streaming schedule. His reappearance marks the first time he’s publicly…

A resurfaced video featuring content creator Nina Lin has sparked renewed discussions online, as she candidly recounts years of physically and psychologically abusing her younger brother during their childhood. Lin details how her behavior escalated to the point that Child Protective Services (CPS) intervened. The viral clip highlights the lasting psychological impact on her brother…

Christmas may still be months away, but Germany’s supermarkets are already brimming with gingerbread, advent calendars and festive decorations. The country’s iconic Christmas markets are also preparing to open soon.Yet, a viral claim circulating on social media suggests that all Christmas markets in Germany have been canceled for 2025. DW Fact check checked the viral…

As New York City’s mayoral race enters its final stretch, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is confronting renewed scrutiny over allegations involving his father, the Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani.The controversy arises from claims made by Dr Stella Nyanzi, a Ugandan academic and LGBTQ+ activist, who says that in 2016, Mahmood Mamdani—then director of the Makerere Institute of…

New York City’s annual Diwali festivities will return to the heart of Manhattan on Saturday, 9 November 2025, transforming Times Square into a vibrant hub of light, culture and community. Following a postponement from the original date of 12 October due to weather, the event is set to begin with a Diwali Bazaar and cultural…

US President Donald Trump embarked on his first Asia tour of his second term on Saturday, seeking to restore economic balance and reaffirm Washington’s influence in a region strained by tariffs and shifting alliances. The week-long trip will take him through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, with a long-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping…

Jane Birkin’s ultra-rare Hermès Birkin Voyageur, gifted in 2003 and inscribed with her handwriting, will be auctioned in Abu Dhabi/ Image: X In a remarkable follow-up to July’s record-breaking sale, Sotheby’s has announced the auction of another Hermès Birkin bag once owned by the late English-French singer and actress Jane Birkin, whose name gave rise…