Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian armed group Hamas has called on Iran to stop its attacks on Gulf states, in a rare appeal to its key ally. In a statement, the Tehran-backed group urged its “brothers in Iran to avoid targeting neighbouring countries”, saying all regional nations should co-operate “to preserve the bonds of brotherhood”. At the same…
Read MoreIn photos: Tracing India’s history through its chairs
Who knew chairs could tell stories of invasions and class hierarchies? At a recent exhibition in Mumbai city – called A History of India through Chairs – more than 200 chairs mapped the country’s cultural history through their unique designs and woodwork. The exhibition, organised by restoration firm House of Mahendra Doshi, displayed chairs sourced…
Read MoreGermany and Norway to boost cooperation on European space efforts
Germany and Norway are planning to intensify cooperation to help make European space travel more independent, the two countries’ leaders affirmed during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday. “We have relied on other launch systems and other nations in the world for far too long,” Merz said during a joint press conference…
Read MoreAngela Cherry and the Architecture of Personal Transformation
Success stories often focus on milestones titles achieved, companies built, or recognition earned. Yet the most compelling journeys are rarely defined by those visible markers. Instead, they are shaped by the internal transformations that make those achievements possible. Angela Cherry’s career reflects precisely this dynamic: a progression not simply of roles, but of mindset, resilience,…
Read MoreAt least six French soldiers wounded in drone strike on base in Iraq’s Makhmour
The French military and the Erbil governor confirmed that the soldiers were wounded after a drone attack against the base. At least six French soldiers were wounded in a drone attack targeting a joint Peshmerga-French base in the Makhmour area of Iraq on Thursday. “Today, six French soldiers providing counter-terrorism training to Iraqi partners were…
Read MoreIsrael Katz contradicts IDF, threatens large invasion of Lebanon after Hezbollah barrage
Just before Katz’s statement, multiple IDF sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF is still not in favor of launching a full invasion of Lebanon, despite Hezbollah’s heavy attacks on the North. Less than an hour after the IDF said that it was not close to engaging in a broader invasion of Lebanon, Defense…
Read MoreEight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Turkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have condemned Israel’s continued closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for the 12th consecutive day. In a statement published on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of the eight Arab and Islamic countries said Israeli restrictions on Palestinian…
Read MoreFloods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia
Officials have urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions [South Ethiopia Regional State Office Of The President] At least 30 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local officials have said. Authorities reported that most people had died in highland areas, where…
Read MoreAirlines are already slashing flight routes to the Middle East well into the future
Several airlines are suspending flight routes to destinations in the Middle East well in advance. British Airways cut flights to Abu Dhabi until later this year and others until later this month. While some airlines are canceling routes, others are operating at a more limited capacity. The travel fallout from the war in Iran continues,…
Read MoreAramco CEO warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for oil markets
Saudi Aramco’s CEO warned of “catastrophic consequences” for the world economy if oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz continue to be blocked. The state-controlled oil company is using storage facilities around the world to meet customer demand as it deals with “by far the biggest crisis the region’s oil and gas industry has faced,”…
Read MoreHigher oil prices not boosting Houston economy yet due to conflict with Iran, expert says
Here in the “Energy Capital of the World”, you likely know that when oil prices are high, it can be beneficial for our local economy, even if it is tough on most Houstonians. A local expert explains, though, that it is not the same case this time as the conflict in Iran continues. According to…
Read MoreMitsui partners with Kaynes for new OSAT facility in India
Mitsui & Co. has entered into a strategic partnership with Kaynes Semicon and AOI Electronics Co. to support the establishment of a semiconductor back-end manufacturing operation in India. The agreement gives Mitsui the role of facilitating Kaynes’ launch into the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sector by drawing on Japan-based AOI Electronics’ technical experience.…
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