Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ConSynSer / – President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday lifting 50% U.S. tariffs on several Canadian forestry and agricultural products, the White House said. Plywood sheets, some paper products and packing crates and boxes are
– According to the World Trade Organization, multilateral development banks are expected to provide approximately US$10 billion in supply chain finance to developing economies in 2026. This represents a two- to threefold increase compared to 2024, contributing to the total
Technology
– The World Bank Group unveiled its first digital strategy in Seoul on October 20, as more than 2 billion people worldwide remain offline. The plan seeks to widen affordable digital access in developing countries, strengthen public services and generate
– Prime Minister Mark Carney has initiated the formation of a national artificial intelligence council aimed at guiding the federal government on issues related to AI adoption, safety, and sovereignty. Announced on October 2, 2026, the Prime Minister’s National Council
Andrew Yang, a former presidential candidate, called on federal legislators on Tuesday to replace traditional employment taxes with direct levies on artificial intelligence. During his appearance on CNBC’s Power Lunch, Yang emphasized that current tax policies create market incentives for
OTTAWA: Canada’s government said on March 9, 2026 that the National Research Council of Canada will invest more than C$900 million under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, focusing on drones and aerospace, support for Canadian firms developing defence and dual-use technology,
MENA Newswire, MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google is expanding Gemini artificial intelligence features in its Chrome browser, adding a built-in side panel for the assistant, an image creation and editing tool, and a new automated browsing option designed to carry out multi-step
Seoul, South Korea, October 2, 2025: South Korean researchers have developed a new robotics system that mimics human memory processing to improve the performance of autonomous mobile robots in industrial environments. The technology enables robots to prioritize real-time data and
Entertainment
MENA Newswire, LOS ANGELES: Ben Affleck has come under sustained scrutiny following recent public remarks in which he downplayed the creative capabilities and economic impact of artificial intelligence on the film and television industry. While Affleck characterized AI as a
Apple is expanding its Apple Arcade subscription service with a slate of new titles and major updates launching throughout September. Headlining the lineup is NFL Retro Bowl ’26, which debuts exclusively on the platform on September 4. Developed by New
The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened to an estimated 57 million dollars across 4,125 theaters on Friday, including preview screenings, delivering the second-highest opening day of 2025. Only A Minecraft Movie, which debuted at 57.11 million dollars, has earned more
Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has set a new benchmark in the film industry by becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, with global earnings surpassing $1.085 billion. This record was previously held by “Joker” from Warner Bros., signaling a significant achievement
