Canada and U.S. make first co-investment in critical minerals producers
The Canadian and U.S. governments say they're co-investing in critical mineral producers for the first time as they work to boost regional supplies.
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16 Dems vote with GOP to rebuke Biden's pausing Israel weapons shipment
Several House Democrats defied the White House to support a bill rebuking President Biden for withholding offensive aid from Israel on Thursday.
Modi's strongman rule raises questions about India's 'democratic decline' as he seeks a third term
A decade into power, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to secure a rare third term, with the general elections now underway. Under his rule, India's economic growth has been robust and its geopolitical standing in the world has risen. Yet, the country has also witnessed signs of democratic backsliding which has become apparent during his leadership, observers and critics say. "Modi has projected himself in the mould of an East Asia strongman," Asim Ali, an independent political researcher in New Delhi, told CNBC. He has also
What to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S.-built pier is in place to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea, but no one will know if the new route will work until a steady stream of deliveries Begins reaching starving Palestinians.
Donor and consultant convicted again of trying to bribe North Carolina’s insurance commissioner
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A major North Carolina political donor and his associate have been convicted a second time of attempting to bribe the state’s insurance commissioner to secure preferential regulatory treatment for his insurance business.
House to vote on requiring delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House was set Thursday to deliver a rebuke to President Joe Biden for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, voting on legislation that would seek to force the weapons transfer as Republicans worked to highlight Democratic divisions over the Israel-Hamas war.
Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying he was shoved twice in the state capitol building by state Sen. Kevin Parker, a Brooklyn Democrat with a history of violent behavior.
Justice Dept makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced the arrests of three people in a complex stolen identity scheme that officials say generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its weapons program.