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World The world’s largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks — is raising environmental concerns. The ship, which runs nearly 365 metres from bow to stern, left Miami on Saturday for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics. Icon of the Seas, with 20 decks,Continue Reading

World U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday vowed the U.S. would take “all necessary actions” to defend its troops after a deadly drone attack in Jordan by Iran-backed militants, even as President Joe Biden’s administration stressed it was not seeking a war with Iran. Biden administration blames Iran-backed militantsContinue Reading

World President Joe Biden has made some strong claims over the past few days about shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border as he tries to salvage a border deal in Congress that would also unlock money for Ukraine. Republicans want border deal tied to Biden pitch for more Ukraine war fundingColleenContinue Reading

World Two Canadians planned to conduct assassinations in the U.S. on behalf of Iran’s intelligence services, according to allegations in a newly unsealed indictment. Alleged plot involved $350,000 payment to shoot Maryland-based targets repeatedly in the head Alexander Panetta · CBC News · Posted: Jan 29, 2024 12:20 PM EST | LastContinue Reading

Aid for Gaza in jeopardy with UNRWA funding cutsSeveral countries, including Canada, have cut funding to the United Nations relief program for Palestinians after accusations that some workers had links to the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. The reduced funding is expected to make aid in Gaza more precarious. TheContinue Reading

World King Charles left a London hospital following treatment for an enlarged prostate, while Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has returned home from hospital after unspecified abdominal surgery. Catherine’s return home consistent with original time span given for hospital stayThomson Reuters · Posted: Jan 29, 2024 7:36 AM EST |Continue Reading

World Iran’s government said Sunday it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Successful launch of Simorgh rocket comes after multiple failures in the pastThe Associated Press ·Continue Reading

Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. When word spread recently that both King Charles and his daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales, were dealing with health concerns, different approaches to the line between privateContinue Reading

World Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners again for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the airline’s planes. Airline says it completed final inspection of grounded jets with FAA approvalThe Associated Press · Posted:Continue Reading