Ottawa to work with allies to ensure customers around the world are not unfairly penalised by nonmarket practices of countries such as China, PM Trudeau says.Canada, following the lead of the United States, says it will impose a 100 percent tariff on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports and also announces a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China. On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was acting to counter what he called China’s intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity. But he did not specify whether tariffs would be softened or would be the same on US-based Tesla,…
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Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” the Grammy-winning singer said in a statement. “I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” the statement continued. “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.” The Times Union reported Monday that Alison, who was largely estranged from Carey,…
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$900,000 through the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) for its refugee response operation. This contribution, the first from BHA towards WFP’s asset creation and livelihood activities since the start of the operation in 2017, will be crucial to support the agency’s efforts to bolster the resilience of refugees and host communities in Lunda Norte province. The funds from the United States will support around 6,300 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with food assistance for 12 months. Of…
Popular UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is currently under fire following his controversial remarks about girls in Lagos in a recent video on his social media account.Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya, widely known as the Last Stylebender, recently made controversial remarks, claiming that a majority of women living in Lagos are involved in prostitution, often referred to as “runs girls.”In a video posted on his official X account on Monday, Adesanya criticized Lagos women for their tendency to flaunt their lifestyles, which he alleged are funded by prostitution. Despite his criticism, the former UFC middleweight champion advised these women to adopt…
The Denver Broncos are parting ways with a well-known veteran running back in their final round of cuts. The Broncos plan to move on from Samaje Perine, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The team is trying to trade Perine before outright releasing him. The presence of Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin left Perine without much of a role in the Denver running back room. Perine will ultimately spend one year with the Broncos, where he was used primarily as a receiving back with 50 catches for 455 yards.Perine had previously spent the bulk of his career with the…
A far-right Israeli minister has sparked outrage by saying he would build a Jewish synagogue at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem if he could, strengthening the narrative that the Muslim holy site and Palestinian national symbol is under threat. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has repeatedly ignored the Israeli government’s longstanding ban on Jews praying at the site, told Army Radio on Monday that if it were possible, he would build a synagogue at the Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount. The Al-Aqsa compound is Islam’s third holiest site and a symbol of…
The City Council will hold a hearing Tuesday on the mayor’s controversial pick for corporation counsel, Randy Mastro, a former deputy mayor and longtime lawyer who is currently representing New Jersey in a case against New York.Mastro, a partner at the firm King and Spalding and the longtime chair of good government group Citizens Union, also served as a top aide to former Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the 1990s. He was officially nominated by Mayor Eric Adams on July 30 to take over from the outgoing Judge Sylvia Hinds-Radix.The city’s corporation counsel represents not just the mayor but all city…
The Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, welcomed the Ambassador-designate of the People’s Republic of Algeria, H.E Mr Filali Ghouini, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Monday 26th August, 2024. Ambassador Fock Tave conveyed the appreciation of the Seychelles Government for the support from Algeria since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in September 1976. The two diplomats expressed their wish to revive the partnership between the two countries. The two sides discussed capacity building related issues and access to higher education, especially the 5 fully funded scholarships recently awarded to Seychelles by the…
Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has honored the memory of his late friend and colleague, Mohbad, during a recent performance. While on stage, Seyi Vibez repeatedly sang in Yoruba, “Oba Imole po gan,” meaning “the king of light is plenty,” a nod to Mohbad’s nickname “Imole.”Additionally, the heartfelt tribute was met with emotion from Seyi Vibez, who looked upwards, visibly moved by the memory of his friend. Also, fans observed the touching moment, which has sparked a renewed outpouring of love and respect for Mohbad.Meanwhile, Mohbad’s sudden passing on September 12, 2023, sent shockwaves through the music industry. Notably, Seyi Vibez…