Carney Hosts EU Leaders as Trump Pushes Canada Toward Europe
CANADA - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa are in Montreal for a two-day summit aimed at deepening trade, defense and economic ties as Canada and Europe seek to reduce their dependence on Washington in a changing world order.
A US Cruise Ship Suspends a Global Voyage in Asia Due to Fuel Costs
CAMBODIA - A U.S. cruise ship on an around-the-world voyage that touted its cabins as floating homes, suspended its three-year journey in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.
Guyana Urges Caribbean Cooperation to Combat ‘Dark Fleet’ Operations
GUYANA - Guyana is calling on Caribbean countries to strengthen cooperation against so-called dark fleet operations, warning that vessels fraudulently flying national flags are being used to transport weapons, sanctioned oil and smuggled people.
Localized Ukraine Ceasefire Starts as Nordic Leaders Speak to Putin
UKRAINE - Russia and Ukraine began observing a localized ceasefire in a devastated southern Ukrainian city on Tuesday, ahead of a planned humanitarian mission that the White House said was brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump.
Israelis Vote in Pivotal Election Centered on Netanyahu’s Leadership
ISRAEL - Israelis are voting in a pivotal election today as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, lingering grief and anger over Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, and deep divisions over its longest-serving leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jamaica Restricts Overseas Travel for Government Officials Until March 2027
JAMAICA - The Jamaican government has imposed a moratorium on official overseas travel across the public sector until March 31, 2027, restricting trips to essential activities.
‘Terrorist Crime’: Suspect Arrested After 1 Killed in Paris-Area Shooting
FRANCE - A gunman firing from a vehicle in a Paris suburb Friday killed one person and wounded several others, including a 12-year-old girl, in what French authorities suspect may have been a racially motivated attack.
Meta to Pay New Mexico $25B for Deceiving Users About Privacy on Facebook
UNITED STATES - A judge ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25B after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook, marking the biggest fine ever against the tech giant.
Africa CDC Calls an Ebola Crisis Summit as Nigeria Records Its First Case
AFRICA - African health ministers were invited to an "extraordinary virtual meeting" to be held October 28th to discuss the spread of ebola.
Guyana to Ban Recreational Vape Imports Amid Concerns Over Youth Use
GUYANA - The government of Guyana will ban the importation of all types of vapes except those approved by the minister of health, the National Tobacco Control Council or the Tobacco Control Board.