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How America’s war with Iran has shattered the U.A.E.’s sense of security
For decades, the United Arab Emirates has positioned itself as an economic and cultural hub, connecting European and Asian markets. But on Saturday, just hours after the U.S. and Israel launched massive strikes against Iran that killed the country’s longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the U.A.E. came under fire like never before. Source link
Airlines weigh risks in Mideast skies filled with 'hot pieces of flying metal'
Confusing advice and on-again-off-again airport closures are complicating the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of foreigners stranded in the conflict zone around the Persian Gulf. In a region that has seen tragic mistakes resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilian air passengers, decisions on whether to fly remain fairly ad hoc and can come […]
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns Toronto film critics award, says support for Palestine cut from speech
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out. Source link
Vancouver hospital should 'never' be diverting pregnant patients, says trauma surgeon
The medical director of trauma services at Vancouver General Hospital says the health authority’s directive to divert pregnant patients is causing “horrific distress” among clinicians. The directive comes as the hospital operates without any on-call obstetricians. Source link
In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited
As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country’s old guard. Source link
Who bombed a girls' school in Iran? A visual investigation
CBC’s visual investigations team analyzes satellite images and video of the bombing of an elementary school that Iranian state TV says has killed at least 165 people. Source link
Katie Ledecky beats Summer McIntosh in 800m freestyle showdown at Pro Swim Series meet
Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh had a chance to redeem herself against United States swimming legend Katie Ledecky but came up short by nearly two seconds on Wednesday night at a Pro Swim Series meet in Westmont, Ill. Source link
Ecuador draws Cuba's ire after declaring its ambassador and his staff 'persona non grata'
Ecuador declared Cuba’s ambassador, Basilio Antonio Gutiérrez, and his diplomatic staff “persona non grata” on Wednesday and gave them 48 hours to leave the South American country. Source link
Canada hoping to charter flights for Canadians to leave U.A.E. in next 72 hours: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the government is looking at getting Canadians out of the Middle East, including asking the United Arab Emirates to use its airspace for chartered evacuation flights. Source link
OpenAI CEO expressed 'horror and responsibility' over ChatGPT's ties to Tumbler Ridge, AI minister says
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI’s CEO agreed to let Canadian experts into its safety office to help evaluate future threats following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Source link