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ReutersIran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says
COLOMBO (Reuters) -Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president, Ebrahim Raisi, said on Wednesday, during a short visit to the island nation, the first by an Iranian president in 16 years. The two countries are set to sign five pacts, or Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on the visit, only the second since one in April 2008 by Iran's then president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
- Associated Press
Pakistan and Iran vow to enhance efforts at a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants
Neighbors Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday pledged to enhance efforts at a “united front” against Afghanistan-based militants, saying their presence poses a serious threat to regional and global security. The countries, which share a long and porous border, made the commitment in a joint statement issued after a three-day visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad. The visit was aimed at mending ties that were strained in January when each carried out strikes in the other’s territory, targeting militants accused of attacking security forces.
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Biden signs $95 billion war aid bill with critical assistance for Ukraine, Israel
Calling it a "good day for America" and "a good day for world peace," President Joe Biden signed into law the $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies.
- CBC
Speed limit rising on another section of 401 in Chatham-Kent
Another stretch of Highway 401 in southwestern Ontario will be getting a new speed limit. The provincial government announced Wednesday that the 110 km/h zone from Windsor to Tilbury is getting extended by seven kilometres.The area is one of 10 sections on 400-series highways that will see speed limits go up by 10 km/h. Highway 403 from Woodstock to Brantford is also on the list.The provincial government started raising 401 speed limits in some areas about five years ago through pilot projects,
- CBC
Fort Smith man convicted of murder receives youth sentence of 7 years
A Fort Smith, N.W.T., man who, when he was 17, shot and killed Jordan Tourangeau, has been sentenced to seven years for second-degree murder under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.That's the maximum sentence allowed under the act. It was a joint recommendation by the Crown and his defence lawyer, and was accepted in Fort Smith court Wednesday by Chief Justice Shannon Smallwood.The man cannot be identified as he was a youth at the time of the crime.He will spend four years in prison, followed by th
- CBC
Police investigating after man plunges to his death from balcony
Toronto police say they're investigating if a man was pushed to his death from a balcony downtown late Wednesday.The incident happened just before midnight in the area of Church and Shuter streets.Paramedics told CBC Toronto that they transported a man in his 30s to a trauma centre. He was pronounced dead in hospital, according to police.The homicide unit has taken over the investigation.Investigators are searching for two males and two females in connection with the incident. Police were unable
- The Weather Network
Tropics are waking up with the first disturbance of 2024
The National Hurricane Center issued the first tropical outlook of the 2024 hurricane season early Thursday morning.
- Reuters
Yellen says range of options to deal with frozen Russian assets
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday the outright seizure of Russian assets is justifiable but is only one possibility, with assets instead able to serve as collateral for borrowing in the market to help Ukraine. The European Union has agreed to segregate that interest and essentially move forward on a program in which it can be transferred to Ukraine.
- HuffPost
Trump Throws Absolute Fit In Late Night Rant For The Strangest Possible Reason
The former president delivered a scathing response to a critic who just endorsed him.
- People
“Call Her Daddy'”s Alex Cooper Models Her Wedding Night Lingerie in Instagram Reveal: See the Racy Look
Cooper wore a sexy lacy bodysuit from SKIMS' Wedding Shop collection after marrying Matt Kaplan in Mexico
- Cosmo
Sabrina Carpenter looks practically naked in completely see-through lace mini dress
Sabrina Carpenter went braless wearing the Mirror Palais Anemone Dress in butter featuring illusion tulle adorned with lace appliqués along the neckline and hem
- The Canadian Press
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her employee. In the suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Emilio Garcia said that after a night out in 2022 in Ibiza, Spain, he was in an SUV with the hip-hop star when she began having sex with another woman right next to him. He was unable to get out of the moving car, and would have been in the middl
- HuffPost
'How Embarrassing': Trump Mocked For 'Pretending To Be President' In Strange Ceremony
The former president gave a truly bizarre "White House" gift to a visitor.
- BANG Showbiz
'I'm not a millionaire anymore': Charlotte Church's fortune has gone
She was worth £25 million by the time she was 11 years old but Charlotte Church has revealed her fortune has gone.
- CBC
Leafs announcer slams home crowd as 'very disappointing'
Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs radio announcer Joe Bowen wasn't shy about his frustration with a listless crowd at Scotiabank Arena Wednesday night, as the team dropped game three of its first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins.Bereft of many opportunities for his signature "Holy Mackinaw" goal call as the Leafs skaters were held to just two goals — continuing a recent trend over the last several playoff games where the team can't seem to score — Bowen teed off on the crowd for being quie
- InStyle
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie Feel Disappointed by King Charles Royal Title "Snub"
The "chosen ones" are reportedly sad they didn't get new roles after Prince William and Kate Middleton's latest appointments.
- Hello!
Princess Charlotte's secret hidden talent revealed by mum Princess Kate
Princess Charlotte will be celebrating her 9th birthday next week, and she has a cool hidden talent! Her mum Kate Middleton recently opened up about her hobby...
- ABC News
'So appalled': What witnesses told special counsel about Trump's handling of classified info while still president
In the summer of 2019, only hours after an Iranian rocket accidentally exploded at one of Iran's own launch sites, senior U.S. officials met with then-President Donald Trump and shared a sharply detailed, highly classified image of the blast's catastrophic aftermath. Worried that the image becoming public could hurt national security efforts, intelligence officials urged Trump to hold off until more knowledgeable experts were able to weigh in, the sources said.
- HuffPost
Lara Trump Alarms Critics With 'Frightening' Comment About RNC's Election Plans
"Sounds like a perfect authoritarian election plan to me," fascism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat commented.
- People
Joan Collins, 90, Wears Sheer, Embellished Top and Oversize Bow for London Date Night with Her Husband Percy Gibson
The couple, who wed in 2002, supported their friend Gabriela Peacock’s book launch at the Broadwick Soho