Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
Israeli attack on Gaza kills one person, wounds son of Hamas’s al-Hayya
An Israeli air attack on Gaza City has killed one person and wounded the son of Khalil al-Hayya, the head of Hamas’s political bureau and the group’s top negotiator in indirect talks with Israel. The attack took place in Gaza City’s Daraj neighbourhood on Wednesday and wounded at least nine other Palestinians, according to medics.…
Read MoreIsraeli airstrike reportedly kills colonel in Hamas-led Gaza police force
Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Naseem al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force, when it targeted his vehicle near the al-Mawasi area in western Khan Younis, south of the enclave. An Israeli airstrike killed a senior officer in the Hamas-run Interior Ministry in the Gaza Strip, health officials and Hamas sources said on…
Read MoreCatherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip
The Princess of Wales will travel to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement since having cancer treatment. Her solo trip to Reggio Emilia on 13 and 14 May will support her campaign for early childhood education, where she will find out more about the city’s distinctive approach to early years learning. Her…
Read MoreAlberta Separatist Group in Canada Collected Over 300K Signatures on Petition That Could Trigger Independence Referendum
NEED TO KNOW A petition for Alberta’s independence referendum received over 300,000 signatures, surpassing the required 178,000 Indigenous groups in Canada are challenging the referendum, citing treaty rights that could be impacted by Alberta’s separation Experts say support for Alberta’s independence is low, with less than 30% of residents backing the movement A petition that…
Read More6 of the best ancestral wellness practices from around the world
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The idea of a wellness escape is evolving. Today’s travellers are looking beyond traditional spa experiences towards nature, cultural connection and practices rooted in place. A Global Growth Insights report (2024), stated nearly half of wellbeing travellers now choose destinations specifically for their traditional rituals and heritage practices,…
Read MoreUkrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
A Ukrainian drone hit an upmarket residential high-rise in Moscow in the early hours of Monday, causing visible damage to the façade of the building but no casualties. It was the third night in a row the Russian capital came under attack from drones, days before Russia holds a scaled-back parade to mark the Soviet…
Read MoreAustralia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) – Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan’s prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1.20 billion) in support for the sector and flagging more to come. Australia and Japan will focus on strategic projects to address the most urgent…
Read MoreMeet The Fossa — The Apex Predator That Baffled Scientists For Decades
The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is a walking biological contradiction. It moves with the confidence of a cat. It carries the elongated silhouette of a mongoose. It navigates trees with a fluency that feels almost primate-like. For decades, scientists tried to fit it into familiar categories — cat, civet, mongoose — only to find that none…
Read MoreHeathrow warns Iran war may cut passenger numbers
Airspace closures in the Middle East following the outbreak of the war has had a major impact on air travel [PA Media] Heathrow Airport has warned it expects passenger numbers for the rest of the year to be affected by the Iran war. Some 18.9 million people passed through its four terminals during the first…
Read MoreHamas completes Gaza voting for general political bureau head, winner to be announced
Hamas’s branches in the West Bank and abroad are expected to complete their voting processes and announce a winner next week, Qatari outlet Al-Alraby stated. Hamas in Gaza has completed an internal voting process to select a new head for the terrorist organization’s general political bureau, but the winner has not yet been announced, according…
Read MoreJapan, Vietnam seek deeper partnership with energy and minerals push
HANOI, May 2 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed on Saturday to strengthen bilateral ties with Vietnam, with energy cooperation and critical minerals at the forefront, during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. The pledge came as new Japanese investment in Vietnam fell about 75% year-on-year to $233 million in…
Read MoreChinese Automakers Are Turning To Side Hustles To Stay Profitable
Image credit: XPENG AEROHT via ARIDGE For years, China looked like the promised land for automakers. However, the Chinese car industry is now turning into an automotive version of the Hunger Games. Despite being the world’s largest car market for nearly two decades, the reality is that there are too many brands, too much capacity,…
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