Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

A pair of Ontario family doctors say they may have to go back to sending patient prescriptions to pharmacies by fax because a federally funded agency is doing away with an electronic system, with no clear plans for its replacement.

Pierre Ny St-Amand, the man who drove a bus into a Laval daycare in 2023, killing two young children and injuring six others, has been declared a high-risk accused.

The impact assessment supports the proposed legislative amendments to extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream goods, prevent the circumvention of CBAM obligations, and encourage the decarbonisation of electricity imports. While overall it provides a good evidence-based analysis supporting the proposal, it could have been better structured and presented. One of the main shortcomings is that the downstream study, which provides a lot of supporting data justifying the proposal, is not publicly available. The IA defines the problems clearly, despite the challenge that, due to the nature of the basic act, these identified problems have not yet occurred. The IA openly acknowledges this limitation. Given that the three identified problems are very different, the IA analyses several policy options for each of them. Some options are analysed well; however others could have been better developed and explained. The IA presents the preferred policy combination that appears to be the best in terms of potential outcomes, i.e. reducing global emissions and carbon leakage, minimising the risk of circumvention, lessening administrative burden, and improving the treatment of electricity imports. The IA identifies the initiative's general and specific objectives, which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound, as recommended by the Better Regulation Toolbox 'S.M.A.R.T.' criteria. The assessment of environmental, economic and social impacts is carried out, but it is elaborated unevenly. Stakeholders were widely consulted, clearly divided per problem they were addressing, and their views were considered. It appears that efforts were made to address the Regulatory Scrutiny Board's recommendations, but some shortcomings remain, related to the CBAM anti-avoidance measures. Lastly, it appears that the proposal is in line with the preferred policy option combination as identified in the IA. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with his Kenyan counterpart, Musalia Mudavadi Read Full Article at RT.com

Ascertaining who was behind the killing of over 160 schoolgirls in Minab doesn’t currently matter, according to William Fallon Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary is poised to sign a deal with Slovakia on building a new bilateral pipeline amid an oil dispute with Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

The US is trying to rally the Arab states, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan against Tehran – but regional politics is proving far more complicated Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary will keep blocking Ukraine aid and new Russian sanctions until oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline resume, FM Peter Szijjarto says Read Full Article at RT.com

India has strongly rejected the US Commission on International Religious Freedom's 2026 report, calling it biased and distorted. The MEA spokesperson criticized the commission's reliance on questionable sources and ideological narratives, urging it to address religious freedom issues within the US. India maintains its commitment to religious harmony.

Laufey held her second and final concert of the weekend last night at Kórinn in Kópavogur, bringing to a close a concert tour in which she, among other highlights, filled Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London twice.

Spokesman Esmail Baghaei added that some countries of the region had been in strained relations with Iran for a long time

According to the press service, the Pacific Fleet ships departed from Vladivostok on February 12, 2026 for a long-distance, Asia-Pacific deployment

Yury Trutnev said that Russia is going to provide comprehensive assistance

According to the agency’s information, G7 leaders sought clarification from Donald Trump during a recent conference call

The next cargo mission, Progress MS-33, is scheduled to dock with the ISS on March 24

A 36-year-old Indian national will be charged in court on Tuesday (March 17) for allegedly molesting and harassing a female cabin crew member on board a flight.In a statement on Monday, police said they were alerted to the incident at 4.27pm on Feb 9.Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred when the cabin crew member was serving the man near his seat, during which he allegedly touched her inappropriately.The crew member immediately warned him to stop and proceeded to the galley to prepare for landing.But the man followed her to the galley, where he allegedly continued harassing her by moving closer and cornering her in the confined space, said the police.She shouted at him and left the galley, but he allegedly continued following her to the aisle and only returned to his seat after she reported the matter to her supervisor.

A quiet residential enclave in Katong has come to life in recent days, not because of activities or events, but because of a petrol station — Cynergy Dunman.Residents in the estate told AsiaOne that traffic has been building up in the area for about a week now. «They (motorists) usually start queueing at around 11am, till about 2pm. Then it (traffic) builds up again in the evening, continuing into the night. It's the worst in the afternoons,» said a resident in his 60s, who was seen walking out from Carpmael Road.The man, who did not wish to be named, added that residents in the area have found it difficult to enter or leave their homes, while bus drivers have been obstructed from entering or leaving the bus stop 82131, after 60m away from the entrance of the petrol station.

À Papeete, le premier tour des municipales 2026 place Rémy Brillant en tête avec 38 % des voix. Insuffisant toutefois pour l’emporter dès ce dimanche. La capitale se dirige vers un second tour en quadrangulaire avec René Temeharo, Tematai Le Gayic et Tauhiti Nena.

Ces élections municipales confirment la domination des maires sortants dans plusieurs îles. Si la gestion locale reste au cœur des débats, le scrutin révèle une polarisation politique marquée. Des candidat(e)s n'hésitant pas à parler de combat autonomiste - indépendantiste dans certains bastions.

Le premier tour des municipales en Polynésie française, dimanche 15 mars, confirme la réélection de nombreux maires sortants, mais laisse plusieurs communes stratégiques dans l’incertitude avant le second tour du 22 mars.

Avec 52,5 % des voix (chiffre provisoire), Tepuaraurii Teriitahi renverse le maire sortant Antony Géros à Paea. À la tête de la liste A Poihere ia Paea, l'élue s'offre une victoire dès le premier tour, symbole d’une volonté de changement dans la commune.

Iran issued a stern warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid fresh Israeli strikes, while India advised caution for its citizens. The BJP unveiled its first candidate lists for West Bengal and Kerala polls, notably fielding Suvendu Adhikari from two seats. Meanwhile, an LPG carrier safely reached Mundra, and India's trade deal with the US awaits Washington's tariff framework finalization.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor anticipates missing the final two weeks of Parliament to campaign for the Kerala Assembly elections, a departure from his strong attendance record. He highlighted the crucial nature of the polls, aiming to unseat the ruling LDF. Tharoor also noted the surprise early election schedule, leaving parties with limited preparation time.

[Shabelle] Brazzaville, March 16 -- Internet access across the Republic of the Congo was abruptly disrupted on Sunday as voters headed to polling stations to take part in the country's presidential election, a global internet monitoring group said.