Polar vortex blasts the U.S. with life-threatening cold temperatures
The U.S. is bracing for a record-breaking cold snap as a fierce polar vortex pushes arctic air southward, bringing dangerously low temperatures across the nation. This cold wave is expected to be the most severe of the season, with temperatures plunging to levels
Polar vortex brings more arctic air to Waterloo Region, extreme cold warning in effect
Commuters in Waterloo Region are bracing for another day of bone-chilling arctic air, with Tuesday shaping up to be one of the coldest days of the week. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning, forecasting wind chills that could plunge to -30°C,
Polar vortex grips much of the US with life-threatening wind chills likely in the Midwest
A dangerous cold snap is sweeping across the United States, with life-threatening wind chills ranging from -30 to -55 degrees expected in the Rockies, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. A lobe of the polar vortex has plunged temperatures to bone-chilling levels, making this
Usha becomes first Indian-American Second Lady as JD Vance takes oath as US Vice President
Usha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady after her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the US on Monday. She held the Bible in one hand and their daughter Mirabel Rose in the other,
Seoul says will continue to push for denuclearisation after Trump calls North Korea ‘nuclear power’
The South Korean government said Tuesday it would continue to push for the North’s denuclearisation after US President Donald Trump called North Korea a “nuclear power” as he returned to the presidency for a second term. Trump made the remark to reporters shortly
Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation’s public health agency on his first day in office. Trump has long been critical of the WHO,
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada to raise prices for Americans
US President Donald Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday that his administration will impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1, an extraordinary change in North American trade policy that could raise prices for American consumers.
Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters, including those who attacked police
President Donald Trump has issued pardons for over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, including members of the Proud Boys and other far-right groups. Signed on Monday, the sweeping proclamation grants “full, complete, and unconditional” pardons
Threats, new horizons loom for South Korean industries as Trump 2.0 begins
As Donald Trump took office for his second term as US president, South Korean industries were closely watching for potential changes in Washington’s economic and trade policies, which could significantly impact their American businesses, industry observers said on Tuesday. While concerns abound over
Putin ‘destroying Russia’ by refusing to negotiate war with Ukraine, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” by refusing to negotiate an end to the ongoing war with Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Oval Office on Monday, Trump
‘I’m fine with legal immigration’, need more of it: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is fine with legal immigration and that the nation will need more of it as manufacturing is going to expand because of his tariff policies. “I’m fine with legal immigration. I like it. We need people,
Robert Pattinson says his baby ‘smells incredible’
Actor Robert Pattinson seems to be fully immersed in the joys of fatherhood. He loves all things about his daughter, especially her smell. The actor, 38, shared a glimpse into his life as a father, highlighting one of the special qualities he admires
Trump undoes Obama’s order; renames North America’s tallest peak
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America’s tallest peak to ‘Mount McKinley,’ reversing the decision made by former President Barack Obama to rename it ‘Denali.’ However, the surrounding national park will continue to be
Not going to let friendly, unfriendly nations push us around: Trump
US President Donald Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball, the first of three events scheduled after his swearing-in ceremony, where he expressed gratitude to service members and highlighted plans for military strength and national security. Joined by First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President
Will use US oil reserves to assert power globally, says Trump
President Donald Trump will use the US oil reserves as a weapon to assert its power and prevent friends and foes from “pushing it around.” “We’re not going to let all of our nations, our friendly and unfriendly nations, push us around from
Trump administration sued on day 1 over order aiming to end birthright citizenship
Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, a coalition of civil rights and immigration groups filed a lawsuit challenging the move, setting the stage for a major legal battle. The executive order,
Biden says ‘guns in Gaza have gone silent’ as Hamas hands over 3 hostages
US President Joe Biden announced that the “guns in Gaza have gone silent” as Hamas handed over three hostages, the first group released under a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group that took effect on Sunday. “The deal that I first
‘We thank President Trump’: TikTok on process of restoring service in US
Chinese social media app TikTok has expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for “providing the necessary clarity and assurance” after confirming that it is in the process of restoring service in the US. This development follows Trump’s pledge to restore access to TikTok,
Trump says he will end Ukraine war on eve of swearing-in
On the eve of taking office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump told supporters at a victory rally that he would end the war in Ukraine, stop chaos in the Middle East, and launch a strong drive to remove
‘Invasion’ of US will come to halt, says Trump on immigration row
President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to implementing strict immigration limits, a central promise of his presidential campaign, on the first day of his presidency. Speaking at a ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ in Washington on Sunday, Trump pledged to address