Armenia is charting a path away from Russia despite threats from Moscow, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan strengthens ties with the West. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over the Nagorno-Karabakh region and Russia's perceived failure to honor its security commitments.
Canada's Role in the Region
Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a summit in Armenia as the first non-EU invitee, where he unveiled more military aid for Ukraine. The aid package includes armored vehicles and drones, signaling Canada's continued support for Kyiv amid the war with Russia.
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Toronto Officer's Funeral
A funeral will be held next week for a Toronto police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty. The officer's death has sparked renewed calls for stricter gun control laws.
U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
The U.S.-Iran peace deal is expected to lower oil prices, providing relief at the pumps for Canadian drivers. Analysts predict a drop of up to 10 cents per liter.
Ontario Emergency Wait Times
Ontario doctors are voicing concern over emergency department wait times, which have reached record highs. The province's health minister has pledged to address the issue.
Business News
Bell Media is cutting nearly 700 jobs amid ongoing organizational changes, though the Bell Media division itself is not impacted. Meanwhile, the TSX hit a new record high as oil prices slid following the U.S.-Iran deal.
Health and Science
Researchers have found that GLP-1 drugs improve male testosterone and sperm count. In a separate study, 638 pediatric drownings in Canada were analyzed, highlighting the need for better water safety education.
Entertainment
Naomi Campbell appeared at a London court to give evidence against her charity trustee ban. Meanwhile, Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, the 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat, and Lebowski rugs are going up for auction.
Sports
Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at Wimbledon. In soccer, Iran's coach said the team was ordered out of the U.S. right after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in the World Cup opener.
Environment
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia, causing damage and injuries. A separate 5.5-magnitude earthquake rattled the Tokyo region, but no tsunami danger was reported.
