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Canada cosies up to China: Mark Carney strikes key deals with Xi Jinping; why Donald Trump will be furious

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has forged a significant trade deal with China, lowering tariffs on canola oil and electric vehicles. This landmark agreement signals a thawing of diplomatic ties after years of strain and aims to diversify Canada’s trade away from the United States, a move potentially influenced by recent US trade uncertainties.

‘Communication lost’: Indonesian aircraft with 10 on board goes missing; search under way

Indonesian authorities are conducting an extensive search for a turboprop aircraft that lost contact en route from Yogyakarta to Makassar. The plane was carrying three government employees from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and seven crew members. Search teams, including aerial assets and ground crews, are focusing on a mountainous area near the […]

Ryan Air CEO vs Elon Musk: CEOs trade jabs after X outage sparks Wi-Fi spat— what’s the fight

A public spat erupted between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary after Ryanair jabbed Musk during an X outage. Musk retaliated with takeover jokes and name-calling, sparking a meme-fueled exchange. The disagreement stemmed from O’Leary’s dismissal of SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi for Ryanair flights due to cost and efficiency concerns.

Meet Saikat Chakrabarti: AOC’s ex-aide running for Congress from Pelosi’s backyard

Former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti is launching a congressional bid in San Francisco, aiming to represent California’s 11th District. The Indian-origin Democrat, a former Silicon Valley engineer, is positioning himself as a reform-driven challenger in a district long shaped by Nancy Pelosi, testing the future of Democratic leadership.

‘Two extraordinary leaders’: Meloni shares Ghibli-style anime with Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi; internet reacts

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a Ghibli-style anime artwork alongside a selfie with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on X. The post, celebrating cooperation between the two nations, quickly garnered attention online. Users praised the “extraordinary leaders” and the blend of diplomacy with pop culture.