Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a flurry of measures aimed at blunting the pain of US tariffs as well as “nation-building” reforms to boost trade and investment days before he’s expected to call an election.

As the afternoon deepens, qawwali ensembles settle into the courtyard, singing the timeless compositions of Khusrau that Sufi music lovers love.

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Yeah, how about not dissolving the air safety advisory commission at the FAA. As your team did last week.

It’s spelled “Colombia”

New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said reut.rs/4ay4fM1

Both Modi and Prabowo have avoided taking sides in the differences between the US & Europe on one side, and China & Russia on the other.

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However, Meenakshi Ganguly, argues why they should demonstrate universal commitment to human rights, democracy and humanitarian action.

Can we just admit that we NEED immigrants for our economy to run, from agriculture to high tech?

We’re a goddamn nation of immigrants, aren’t we? Let’s be proud of our immigrant heritage!

It’s on now.

No other country tolerates this, but here we are.

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Exclusive: Chinese leaders agreed last week to raise the budget deficit to 4% of gross domestic product next year, its highest on record, while maintaining an economic growth target of around 5% reut.rs/4iD8WYK

Climate science identified polar amplification via the potent ice-albedo feedback centuries ago & decades ago as an indication of anthropogenic GHG forcing. Permafrost melting, CH4 release & boreal wildfires are additional polar positive feedbacks now in play. 🧪🔌💡🌊 www.climate.gov/news-feature...

Homeboy stopped the wrong lady

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