Tag: World

[ATL:NOW] ‘China’s Economy Is in Big Trouble’—Miles Yu on Janet Yellen’s Trip to China

“China has been playing hard to get for the last several months and they would not talk. Now, they sort of relented. And so, they agreed to talk with American high-level cabinet members on matters that are vital to both nations’ economies. The reason why they relented is because China’s economy is in big trouble,…


US Lawmakers Step Up Efforts Against Forced Organ Harvesting in China

The Chinese regime’s state-sponsored killing for organs is “abhorrent,” and the United States needs to take the lead in end it, said Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.). “It’s an abhorrent practice, it is an outrage, and it cannot be countenanced,” he told The Epoch Times. “There has to be consequences and accountability.” Mr. Perry wants his…


US Lawmakers Step Up Efforts Against Organ Harvesting in China

The Chinese regime’s state-sponsored killing for organs is “abhorrent,” and the United States needs to take the lead in end it, said Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.). “It’s an abhorrent practice, it is an outrage, and it cannot be countenanced,” he told The Epoch Times. “There has to be consequences and accountability.” Mr. Perry wants his…


Francophonie Ministers Stress Collaboration on Official Languages Action Plan

Ministers have wrapped up a meeting in Vancouver with the hope of increasing francophone immigration and addressing the decline of French across Canada. The Ministers‘ Council on the Canadian Francophonie representing francophone and Acadian communities had been meeting for the past two days, involving representatives of all three levels of government. Federal Official Languages Minister…


Calls Abound for Boycott of Ben & Jerry’s After Canada Day, July 4 Comments

The Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company is facing calls for a boycott on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border after its comments about Canada Day, a day to celebrate the founding of Canada, and July 4, Independence Day in the United States. The development follows the recent large-scale boycotting by conservatives of Bud Light…


Delegation of Canadian MPs Meets Taiwan’s President Tsai for Trade and Security Talks

A delegation of Canadian MPs that traveled to Taiwan met with President Tsai Ing-wen on July 6 and discussed strengthening trade and security partnerships between the two nations. Ms. Tsai welcomed the parliamentary delegation, led by Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, who is also deputy leader of her party, at the Taiwan Presidential Office. Other members…


Canadian Parliamentary Delegation Meets With Taiwan’s President for Trade and Security Talks

A delegation of Canadian MPs who travelled to Taiwan met with President Tsai Ing-wen on July 6 and discussed strengthening trade and security partnerships between the two nations. Ms. Tsai welcomed the parliamentary delegation, led by Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, the party’s deputy leader, at the Taiwan Presidential Office. Other members of the delegation included…


Calgary Police Denies Issuing Arrest Warrant for Pastor Artur Pawlowski’s Son

The Calgary Police Service denies having issued a warrant for the arrest of pastor Artur Pawlowski’s son, Nathaniel Pawlowski. The pastor made the claim on social media on July 7. “A check of our systems shows no warrants and we are unaware of any active investigations involving this individual,” said Calgary police in an email…


Canadian Military’s Readiness, International Relevance Tested by Current Shortcomings: Internal Report

Canada’s military is facing “significant challenges” on a number of fronts which threaten its ability to fulfill its mission, an internal report by the Department of National Defence has concluded. While those findings are not new and have been previously voiced by various stakeholders and observers, they summarize a strategic view held by the Assistant…


US Will Send ‘Cluster Bombs’ to Ukraine With Conditions

The United States will send so-called “cluster munitions” to Ukraine in its ongoing fight to drive Russian forces out of the country. Colin H. Kahl, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, said the United States has agreed to provide the controversial munitions after determining they have a “dud rate” of 2.5 percent and getting assurances…