Deadline Looms to Avert Air Canada Strike
Air Canada faced a midnight deadline Friday to avert a flight attendants strike that would shut down service, creating summer travel chaos for the carrier’s 130,000 daily passengers.
Category: International
Death Toll from Northwest China Floods Rises to 13
Torrents of mud and water began hitting mountainous areas of Gansu province on Thursday, with the death toll listed as 10 on Friday as rescuers searched for at least 33 missing people.
Guinea-Bissau President Sissoco to Run as Independent Amid Political Crisis
Embalo announced his intention to run as an independent during the inauguration of his new prime minister, Braima Camara, on Friday.
US Gold Futures Hit Record High on Tariff Rule
The price of gold on the US futures market hit a record high Friday after customs authorities clarified that President Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs apply to some gold bars — threatening to upend global trading of the precious metal.
Harambee Stars Top Group A After Gritty Draw with Angola
Angola struck first in the 7th minute through Jo Paciência, but Kenya responded swiftly as Austin Odhiambo converted a penalty five minutes later.
Israel Army Directed to Execute Gov’t Orders on Gaza
The Israeli military will have to execute any government decisions on Gaza, the defence minister said Wednesday after reported disagreements over the prospect of a full occupation of the Palestinian territory.
Gaza Civil Defence Says Israeli Attacks Kill 26
Six more people were killed and 21 injured by Israeli fire in central Gaza while waiting for food near a distribution centre, according to Bassal.
Dutch are First to Buy US Arms For Ukraine Under NATO Scheme
The Netherlands will buy 500 million euros ($577 million) of US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, the defence ministry said.
DRCongo, Rwanda Outline Deal On Mining, Economic Cooperation: US
A peace agreement reached in June aimed to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo. It was overseen by Washington which has sought to increase its access to the region’s vast mineral wealth.
US to Refuse Visas to Palestinian Authority Officials
The United States said Thursday it would deny visas to Palestinian Authority officials, accusing the body which governs parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank of seeking to “internationalize” the situation.
