Putin’s new critics: The celebrity influencers warning Russians might ‘snap’

Fitness videos, makeup tutorials — and now a viral manifesto on the growing problems plaguing Russia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…

Lufthansa 100th Birthday Bash Leaves Little Room for Cheers

(Bloomberg) — Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s 100th anniversary bash this week had all the elements of a picture-perfect party. The sun was out, flight attendants in polished vintage uniforms greeted guests,…

Iran reimposes ‘strict control’ over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade

Iranian military officials said Saturday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have reverted to “strict control,” citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring…

China willing to advance talks to upgrading Switzerland trade pact, ministry says

BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) – China ‌said on ‌Saturday it is willing ​to advance negotiations on upgrading the ‌China-Switzerland free ⁠trade agreement. A high-standard free ⁠trade agreement will ​inject new…

Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations

OTTAWA — The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Source link

Starmer’s Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as U.K. leader

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer probably wishes he had never heard the name Peter Mandelson. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…

Trump Sees Iran Deal as Imminent, Nuclear Issue Remains in Limbo

In the phone interview, Trump said the US-Iran discussions are a “totally separate deal” from the Lebanon ceasefire. Still, Israel’s military campaign in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy,…

UK Bears Scars to Economy, Trump Ties Even as War Risks Subside

“The scars which have been created are not quickly going away,” Alfred Kammer, director of the IMF’s European department, told Bloomberg. “We still have destroyed energy infrastructure, so we have…

The Latest: Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran, after Tehran said it had…

Rob Shaw: Made-in-B.C. housing deal may cut against Ottawa's own plans

Talks underway, but B.C. may not follow Ontario model of cutting fees to spur construction Source link