Posts by Amelia Frost
Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments
Israel and Iran traded fire for a third straight day on Sunday, with rising casualties and expanding targets marking an escalation in the conflict between the longtime adversaries. Overnight Iranian strikes killed at least 10 people in Israel, adding to the growing toll in both countries since Friday when Israel launched a massive wave of…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor, June 14, 2025: ‘This neighbour is not welcome’
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Alberta Calgary Canada Opinion Letters Published Jun 15, 2025 • Last updated 27 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dances at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts…
Read MoreEx-president Sarkozy Stripped Of France’s Top Honour After Conviction
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion of Honour — the country’s highest distinction — following a conviction for graft, according to a decree published Sunday. The right-winger has been beset by legal problems since he was defeated in the 2012 presidential election after serving one five-year term. Sarkozy, 70, had…
Read MoreIran Missiles Kill 10 In Israel In Night Of Mutual Attacks
Iranian missile fire on Israel killed at least 10 people overnight, authorities said Sunday, as the foes exchanged new waves of attacks in their most intense confrontation in history. In Iran, a heavy cloud of smoke billowed over the capital after Israeli aircraft struck two fuel depots. For days, Iranians have formed long queues at…
Read MoreFamilies Hold Funerals For Air India Crash Victims
Grieving families were due to hold funerals in India on Sunday for their relatives who were among at least 279 killed in one of the world’s worst plane crashes in decades. Health officials have begun handing over the first passenger bodies identified through DNA testing, delivering them in white coffins in the western city of…
Read MoreUS Fed Set To Hold Rates Steady In The Face Of Trump Pressure
The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting this week, despite President Donald Trump’s push for rate cuts, as officials contend with uncertainty sparked by the Republican’s tariffs. While the independent Federal Reserve has started lowering rates from recent highs, officials have held the level steady…
Read MoreSober Clubbing Brews Fresh Beat For Singapore Gen Z
Swaying to dance music and TikTok-fuelled pop under a disco ball, young punters are packed shoulder to shoulder while sipping on coffee, their energy powered by pour-overs rather than pints. This is no underground rave, nor a brunch gone wild. It’s a caffeine-powered daytime clubbing sesh — part of a growing wave of alcohol-free, Gen…
Read MoreMacron To Greenland In Show Of Support After Trump Threats
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greenland on Sunday carrying a message of “European solidarity and support” for the Danish autonomous territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, located at the crossroads of the Atlantic and the Arctic. Macron will be the first foreign head of state to set foot on the vast territory…
Read MoreGuest List For G7 Summit Tells Of Global Challenges
The G7 may be a small, elite club, but when its leaders gather in Canada, several other national heads will attend as guests — highlighting the group’s efforts to adapt to a fast-changing world. The leaders of India, Ukraine, Mexico, South Africa and South Korea are among a carefully selected guest list drawn up at…
Read MoreHaifa In Turmoil: Mayor Warns Of ‘Unprecedented Destruction’ As IDF Intercepts Iranian Missile Barrage
Dramatic footage from Tel Aviv captured dozens of projectiles and interceptor missiles clashing in the skies above the city as Iran launched its second wave of attacks against Israel. The escalation followed reports that Israeli forces had detected a barrage of ballistic missiles fired from Iranian territory. Authorities swiftly issued emergency directives, urging residents in…
Read MoreUS Steel, Nippon Partnership Proceeds With Security Deal, ‘Golden Share’
The partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel has reached a new phase, with an agreement on US national security guarantees, in addition to the so-called “golden share” advantage obtained by President Donald Trump’s administration. On Friday evening, Trump signed an executive order approving the partnership, bringing an end to the long-running saga over foreign…
Read MoreMMA Draws Thousands In Nigeria As Fight Sport Gains Ground
The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, Lagos. Eighteen fighters from eight African countries were slugging it out before thousands of cheering mixed martial arts (MMA) fans. It was the ninth instalment of the African Knockout Championship, an MMA fight league that started off in…
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