Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for a summer gas tax holiday became a topic of heated debate in the House of Commons this week, with the Conservatives and Liberals arguing over how much the proposal would actually save Canadian families.

Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group for using cannabis in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of seniors ending up in emergency departments with cannabis poisoning has also risen sharply since legalization, new research shows.

Judicial vacancies, the increasing complexity of cases and a shortage of lawyers are all contributing to charges being tossed due to unreasonable delays, people working in the justice system say.

The first mega poll of the general election campaign forecasts the party will secure between 476 and 493 seats as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struggles to shift public opinion.

RIYADH: Makkah police have arrested two Egyptian residents for promoting a fraudulent Hajj campaign through social media, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The campaign falsely promised accommodation, transportation, and securing a sacrifice for pilgrims. Authorities apprehended the individuals, took legal action, and referred them to the Public Prosecution, SPA reported. The Directorate of Public Security urges citizens and residents to remain vigilant and avoid responding to suspicious online advertisements.

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, represented by the religious attache at the Kingdom’s Embassy in Senegal, recently launched the “Your Healing Is Our Hope” program at Fann University Hospital in Dakar. The event was attended by Sheikh Awad bin Sabti Al-Anazi, the ministry's acting undersecretary, and Saad bin Abdullah Al-Nifaie, Saudi ambassador to Senegal, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Following the launch, the Saudi delegation visited patients and distributed gifts.

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 16,161 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. According to an official report, a total of 10,575 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,726 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,860 for labor-related issues.

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha met with Chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva in Tashkent recently, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. During the meeting, which covered various regional and global issues on the OIC agenda, Taha praised Uzbekistan for its rich cultural and scientific heritage, and emphasized that the OIC City of Tourism award — awarded to Khiva in Uzbekistan for 2024 — recognizes the government of Uzbekistan’s efforts to develop the tourism sector and showcase that heritage.

RIYADH: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on Saturday commenced the second phase of the electronic service for documenting contracts related to the localization of operation and maintenance in public entities, through the Qiwa electronic platform. The second phase applies the decision to large enterprises, while the third phase, set to begin on Dec. 1, will include all other enterprise sizes.

A Saskatchewan artist had a unique setting for his latest piece.

The family of one of Robert Pickton's victims says the convicted serial killer suffered an incredibly violent death at the hands of another inmate.

RIYADH: Saudi authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle 160kg of qat on the borders of Jazan region, state news agency SPA reported.

RIYADH: The Makkah Route initiative operating at airports in Morocco and Pakistan benefited many pilgrims preparing for Hajj this year, reported Saudi State News Agency SPA.  The stations are located in Casablanca Mohammed V International in Morocco and Jinnah International Airport in Karachi Pakistan. This initiative aims to provide services to pilgrims by assisting with their entry procedures into the Kingdom from the airports of their respective countries. 

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, has confirmed that new troops from Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi will arrive in Somalia after the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) exits the country by the end of December 2024.

Baidoa (HOL) - Several casualties were reported after a clash between Southwest State Darwish forces and clan militia forces erupted in the Bardale district of the Bay region on Saturday.

It was 1932, it was Edinburgh, and young Sammy from Raasay - barely 20, an earnest university student - had notions to be a poet.

At midnight on Thursday, time ran out for those wishing to offer an opinion on a Yorkshire firm's plan for a £40million tourism venture on the banks of Loch Lomond.

D:Ream's 1993 hit became a victory anthem for Tony Blair and has remained popular at Labour discos for decades.

Bipartisan leaders in the US Congress have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session Read Full Article at RT.com

South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik has denounced the North’s launch of balloons carrying garbage and manure as “shameful and base” Read Full Article at RT.com

The G7 and EU are studying ways to sanction lenders using the Bank of Russia’s financial messaging system, Bloomberg reports Read Full Article at RT.com

The Clooney Foundation’s push to convince the EU and ICC to arrest Russian journalists oversteps all boundaries, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

In a war of attrition, grinding the enemy down is just the first part. Stretching what remains until it breaks is how you finish the job Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Thursday 30th of May 2024 moved swiftly to distance itself from its Mapuyu South  legislator Esther Kathumba who said she would move Parliament to enact a law making President Lazarus Chakwera ‘Life President’ for demonstrating transformational leadership. Speaking during the launch of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) financed Transport and […] The post Opinion: Of MCP distancing itself from  ‘Life Presidency’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leaders also discussed several pressing issues on the bilateral agenda

Israel expects release of three Russian citizens held captive by Hamas

Mikhail Mishustin congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday

Battlegroup South took up better forward edge positions, causing Ukrainian forces to sustain roughly 660 casualties, report said

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and youth leaders drawn from all districts under the affiliation of National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) on Friday held thought-provoking discussions on how they can collaborate in youth empowerment interventions. During the interface meeting, which was held at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, the youth leaders outlined challenges young […] The post Chakwera commits to collaborate with youth on empowerment interventions in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.