Category: World News

Israel says it killed Iran's new top military commander
Israel’s military said it had killed Ali Shadmani, Iran’s most senior military commander, days after killing his predecessor. Source link

San Francisco court to hear case on National Guard deployment in LA
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court in San Francisco is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether the Trump administration should return control of National Guard troops to California after they were deployed following protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids. The hearing comes after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a…

The Iranian people were starting to win their battle for liberty and prosperity. Then Israel attacked | Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
Missiles follow trajectories. So do countries. And over the past few days, Israel’s attacks have dramatically changed Iran’s trajectory. Some believe that Iran was already on a downward spiral and that Israel’s actions will simply accelerate the descent. In an op-ed published on Monday, several of Iran’s most prominent civil society figures, including Nobel peace…

Senate expected to pass crypto bill without addressing Trump’s investments
WASHINGTON — The Senate is expected to approve legislation Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what is expected to be a wave of crypto legislation from Congress that the industry hopes will bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers. The fast-moving legislation, which will be sent to the…

LA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani pitches and bats in game for first time since 2023 | Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani gave up a pair of two-strike hits and a run in his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut against the San Diego Padres on Monday night, 21 months after the two-way superstar had elbow surgery. Ohtani threw 28 pitches – 16 for strikes – in the first inning as fans hung on every one…

American hiker found after being lost for nine days in Himalayan mountains
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump orders ICE to target immigration raids in Democratic-led sanctuary cities 03:40 Now Playing American hiker found after being lost for nine days in India’s Himalayan mountains 02:43 UP NEXT Smith calls Minnesota shooting a ‘terrible and tragic example’ of…

After Minnesota shooting, some states are more tightly guarding officials’ personal information
LOS ANGELES — Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories and Wisconsin legislators are seeking added security for a session this week after one Minnesota legislator was killed and another wounded in their suburban Minneapolis homes last weekend in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a targeted political…

City of Kelowna reaping the economic benefits brought on by the Brier Cup
Kelowna, B.C., is quickly gaining recognition for more than just its scenic landscapes and wineries. Following the success of the 2025 Montana’s Brier, the city is proving it has the capacity and appeal to host major national events — and reap the economic rewards that come with them. Earlier this year, the Canadian men’s curling…

Winnipeg Blue Bombers release Reggie White Jr, add new long snapper – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made a number of moves as they returned to the practice field for the first time since their season-opening victory. The Bombers released one of their big free agent signings in receiver Reggie White Jr. and signed long snapper Ian Leroux to the…

Donald Trump leaving G7 summit early because of crisis in Middle East
By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted June 16, 2025 8:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump is leaving the Kananaskis G7 summit early because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump “had a great day at…