Russia vows to act ‘responsibly’ as nuclear pact with U.S. due to end Thursday
Russia's New START nuclear pact with the US is set to expire on Thursday, releasing both countries from restrictions on their nuclear arsenals.
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Nanaimo tugboat owner frustrated with justice system after offender released
A Nanaimo tugboat owner is expressing frustration with the justice system after an offender was released and caught on camera breaking into his vessel.
Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother’s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive
Guthrie said in a recorded video posted on social media that her family has heard media reports about a ransom letter for Nancy Guthrie.
Edwards powers Timberwolves rally over Raptors
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, with 21 coming in the second half, to help the Minnesota Timberwolves rally past the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Wednesday.
Call of the Wilde: Canadiens head into Olympic break with 5-1 win over Winnipeg
The Montreal Canadiens have played 57 times and have lost in regulation only 17 games. As Brian Wilde explains, that's huge, and was on display against the Jets.
Business & Economy
Indonesia Coal Quota Cuts Risk Pushing Away Top Chinese Buyers
Indonesia's reduced coal export quotas may lead Chinese buyers to seek alternative suppliers, potentially undermining Jakarta's price-lifting efforts.
China Solar Lobby Sees Huge Drop in Installations This Year
China's solar industry expects a significant drop in installations this year due to a policy shift affecting renewable energy revenue.
Philippines Reaffirms Easing May Soon End as Inflation on Target
Philippine inflation accelerated to the highest in nearly a year, and returned within the central bank’s target as monetary authorities reaffirmed that the easing cycle may be drawing to a close.
Billionaire Stranglehold on Indonesian Shares Faces Reckoning
Indonesia’s stock market needed just two days of chaos to highlight what investors have long lamented: parts of the market aren’t trading freely.
Hedge Funds, Banks Rush to Hire Traders as Markets Turn Volatile
Extreme market swings from metals to currencies are fueling a hiring push at hedge funds and banks as they seek traders who can capitalize on surging volatility.