Outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada CEO Catherine Tait said dismantling the nearly 90-year public broadcaster would be «absolutely tragic» and politicians like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who want to do away with the company should think twice about torpedoing something so closely linked to Canada's cultural identity.

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, transit agencies are ban fossil fuel ads, a First Nation is collects cones to grow trees for caribou, and we look at how power-hungry AI could help grow clean energy.

Canada's unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent, and full-time employment saw its largest gain since May 2022.

As online activities become an integral part of our everyday lives, digital threats are aplenty - from phishing calls we swat off like flies to ones where targets are much bigger than just us. «The military defends against the threats we can see… cybersecurity helps defend against threats we don't see,» said Gaurav Keerthi, Head of Advisory and Emerging Business at Ensign Infosecurity. The largest pure-play end-to-end cybersecurity service provider in Asia, Ensign offers bespoke cybersecurity services to enterprises and governments globally, supporting over 800 clients in at least 20 countries. The cybersecurity space, as Keerthi shares, is uniquely placed as all vendors in the industry are cognisant that commercial competition should take a backseat to collaboration. It is only by doing so that they can take down the «real bad guys». «The ones developing malware, ransomware, scams - they're the ones we're up against. The only way that we can win collectively, is if we [companies] work together. If we partner each other, if we share openly… so that we all defend Singapore better,» he explained.

In a controversial decision that has sparked widespread criticism, High Court Judge Ken Manda has successfully obtained an injunction against prominent human rights lawyer Alexious Kamangila, effectively barring him from making any public statements regarding the judge on social media platforms, particularly Facebook. This legal move has raised significant concerns about the implications for freedom […] The post Justice Manda mutes corruption critics: Obtains injunction against Lawyer Kamangila appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Canada's PM Trudeau met India's PM Modi at the ASEAN summit in Laos, emphasizing the need to address significant issues. This marked their second meeting since tensions arose over allegations linking India to the murder of a Khalistani activist in Canada. Trudeau highlighted the ongoing violence affecting Indo-Canadians and emphasized safety as a priority.

Farooq Abdullah, chief of the National Conference, urged the central government to improve relations with Pakistan and revive Saarc. Abdullah's statement comes at a time when Jaishankar is set to visit Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting scheduled to take place on October 15 and 16. Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad will be the first by any foreign minister to Pakistan since his predecessor Sushma Swaraj travelled to the country for a multilateral event.

This Dussehra, Delhi's Ramlilas promise a grand finale with the President and Prime Minister attending the Ram-Ravan battle at Shri Dharmik Leela Committee's pandal in Red Fort's Madhavdas Park. Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, and Rohit Shetty will participate in the Lav Kush Ramlila's Ravan Dahan ceremony, making the celebrations even more memorable.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Indore bench has raised concerns about the deteriorating state of police storerooms (malkhanas) after evidence in a case was damaged by rats. Justice Subodh Abhyankar has directed the police to improve malkhana conditions and regularly update inventories to prevent future incidents.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India and 19th East Asia Summit strengthened India's commitment to ASEAN relations. Modi described the visit as productive, emphasizing cooperation for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. He also engaged in bilateral meetings and discussed challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

King Fredrik X of Denmark honored 25 Icelanders and one Faroese with honorary degrees during the official visit of the President of Iceland to Denmark this week. Halla Tómasdóttir received the Order of the Elephant, the highest honor of the King of Denmark, and Björn Skúlason received the Great Cross of the Dannebrog Order.

Jayne Hill (pictured), 52, was ordered to serve a minimum of 22.5 years of a life sentence behind bars after murdering pensioner Myra Thompson, 90, by battering her with a metal flask and suffocating her

According to Masoud Pezeshkian, the situation in the region has escalated dramatically because Israel doesn’t recognize «any international legal and humanitarian standards»

The greater portion of costs was attributed to acquisition, adaptation and integration of software, the T1 Holding informed

North Korea called the action an «unacceptable provocation» because drones can be used as a military tool

Russia’s Battlegroup South liberated three communities in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the week, the ministry reported

«Priority should be given to public health advice and concerted, collaborative public health efforts by all partners to contain the outbreaks and protect people everywhere,» WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus added

[ISS] Although there are benefits for both countries, the US is clearly challenging the dominance of China and Russia in Southern Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt have formed a new trilateral alliance, signalling a major shift in the Horn of Africa's geopolitical landscape. The agreement, signed during a high-level meeting in Asmara, brings together Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in a partnership that challenges Ethiopia's regional influence.

[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Research has shown that social behavior change is a cost-effective tool in HIV prevention, particularly when combined with robust advocacy efforts. When young people are equipped with accurate knowledge and empowered to make informed decisions, they are more likely to engage in preventative behaviours, contributing to the broader goal of reducing HIV transmission affordably and sustainably. This approach also highlights the value of integrating community voices into research, ensuring that prevention

Diddy has been charged with a host of sex trafficking and racketeering offenses with upwards of 120 victims already coming forward.

In his 2016 memoir, L.A. Reid, who signed Usher to his label LaFace Records, admitted he feared he was being 'irresponsible' by sending the teenager to live with 'the wildest party guy in the country'.

The WAG, 33, who wed childhood sweetheart Kyle in 2021, is said to have given the footballer a costly proposition following his multiple cheating antics.

The central government expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation along the Israel-Lebanon border, emphasizing the need to respect UN premises. This follows reports of injuries after Israeli forces allegedly fired at a UN base in southern Lebanon. With 900 Indian soldiers deployed in the region, India is closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety.

Dr. RV Asokan met with junior doctors in Kolkata who resumed their protest after the government's failure to meet their demands. The Indian Medical Association urged West Bengal's Chief Minister to address the week-long hunger strike, during which protester Aniket Mahato was hospitalized due to deteriorating health. The strike persists amid Durga Puja festivities.

BJP leader Anil Vij mocks Congress by suggesting they change their symbol from a hand to a 'jalebi' after their defeat in the Haryana assembly election. Congress initially celebrated with jalebis, anticipating victory, but lost to BJP. Vij's comment refers to Rahul Gandhi's praise for a local jalebi-maker during his campaign.

Jammu & Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra announced unconditional support for the National Conference to benefit the people, prioritizing governance over ministerial posts. This backing, including support from independent MLAs and AAP, ensures a decisive majority for the Omar Abdullah-led government.

Beledweyne (HOL) - At least one soldier was killed and another injured during a clash between forces from the Hiiraan State administration and Hirshabelle State administration in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region, on Friday morning.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenyan actress Wanjiku Mburu, best known as Mama Baha from Machachari, has received a call she never expected—her brother, George Mburu, who was abducted in Somalia 10 years ago, has reached out after a decade of silence.

Charity workers and volunteers left to deal with thousands of people who have no work or money, and nowhere to go

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