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Taiwan’s economy grew at fastest pace in 15 years
Wall Street Journal: Gross domestic product rose 8.63% in 2025…
January 30, 2026
Trump moves to cut off all oil to Cuba as U.S. takes aim at its govt
New York Times: This latest U.S. measure leaves the Cuban government with no real alternative sources for the…
January 30, 2026
How Beijing built corporate influencer corridor from Mexico into America
The Bureau: A new analysis by the Jamestown Foundation has documented ties between the organizations in Mexico and…
January 30, 2026
Helper and patriot: Alex Pretti’s family, friends on life of nurse killed by federal agents
The Guardian: People who knew Pretti describe him as ‘generous with his time’ and denounce the Trump administration’s…
January 30, 2026
ICE expands power of agents to arrest people without warrants
New York Times: The change expands the ability of lower-level ICE agents to carry out sweeps rounding up…
January 30, 2026
AstraZeneca strikes $4.7bn China deal to boost weight-loss drugs pipeline
Financial Times: AstraZeneca has agreed a licensing deal worth up to $4.7bn with Chinese group CSPC Pharmaceuticals to…
January 30, 2026
ICE buys warehouses for mass detention network, rattling locals
Washington Post: The Trump administration has moved to acquire industrial buildings in at least eight states. DHS bought…
January 30, 2026
Iran says it won’t negotiate with U.S. while under threat
New York Times: Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it.…
January 30, 2026
I test drove a Chinese EV. Now I don’t want to buy American cars anymore.
Wall Street Journal: Amazing battery range, customizable interiors and sleek software—our columnist fell in love with a Xiaomi…
January 30, 2026
Trump’s pledge to levy 50% tax on Canadian planes sparks confusion in industry
The Globe and Mail: U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to decertify Canadian-made aircraft in the United States could…
January 30, 2026
Alberta separatism casts shadow over Conservative convention
CBC: There’s an acute awareness and sensitivity at the convention to the political issue that’s now at the…
January 30, 2026
Alberta separatist says members of Smith’s caucus have signed referendum petition
The Canadian Press: “I know of (UCP members of the legislature) that have signed the petition,” Jeff Rath,…
January 30, 2026
Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here’s what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
The Canadian Press: Leader Pierre Poilievre will face a vote on his leadership Friday. Delegates are also set…
January 30, 2026
Conservative Fund chair touts Poilievre’s role in raising funds ahead of leadership vote
The Globe and Mail: Robert Staley, the chair of what’s known as the Conservative Fund, also says the…
January 30, 2026
Carney govt identifies 16,000 jobs to be cut from civil service
Toronto Star: The Liberal government’s ongoing reductions to the public service have so far led to more than…
January 30, 2026
Canada denied Jeffrey Epstein permission to visit B.C. in 2018
The Globe and Mail: Despite his criminal record, Epstein contacted the Canadian consulate in Los Angeles seeking a…
January 30, 2026
Ottawa wins Federal Court appeal allowing single-use plastics ban to stand
The Canadian Press: The decision overturns a 2023 Federal Court ruling which struck down the toxic designation, saying…
January 30, 2026
Justice Dept releases 3 million more pages of Epstein files, says it did not protect Trump
LIVE UPDATES HERE CNN: The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of files related to the investigation into…
January 30, 2026
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
Financial Times: Donald Trump has said he has nominated Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, backing a well-known…
January 30, 2026
Federal deficit $26.4B for April-to-November period: fiscal monitor
The Canadian Press: In its fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared with a deficit of…
January 30, 2026