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An organization that represents pea, lentil and bean growers in Saskatchewan says it supports a new federal investment intended to spur diversification among its trading partners. Canada’s agriculture minister announced Tuesday a $75-million investment over five years to expand export activities into new, non-traditional markets and support sectors most affected by trade barriers.“This added investment will help our sector access new markets, strengthen interprovincial trade and build more resilience in the face of global challenges,” said Heath MacDonald, minister of agriculture and agri-food, at an unrelated policy breakfast in Ottawa.The program builds on the existing AgriMarketing Program and adds funding…

Anthropic is focused on growing its business rather than making “flashy headlines,” its commercial chief told CNBC in a thinly-veiled swipe at rival OpenAI as the public war of words between the AI giants continues. Anthropic aired ads at Sunday’s Super Bowl taking a dig at OpenAI’s decision to begin testing ads on ChatGPT. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Anthropic’s ad “deceptive.” It comes as the leading AI model players are locked in an intensifying battle to sign up businesses to use their products. In a wide-ranging interview with CNBC, Smith also said the market sell-off in software stocks, sparked…

The Diamonds have wrapped up preparations for their Commonwealth Games title defence and celebrated captain Liz Watson’s 100th Test in style with an 80-33 smashing of Jamaica.World No.1 Australia had already wrapped up the three-match series with thumping victories in Adelaide and Perth.But with Wednesday night’s match at John Cain Arena the last before Australia heads to Glasgow aiming to win back-to-back gold for the first time, coach Stacey Marinkovich made it clear there was plenty to be gained.After wins by 31 in Adelaide and 32 in Perth, Wednesday’s 47-goal triumph was Australia’s highest score and biggest winning margin of…

CANADIAN ENERGY PUSH IN ASIA Energy, agriculture and critical minerals are central to Canada’s diversification strategy in the region, said Sidhu. “Here in Asia, energy plays a key role in that (strategy). We’re an energy superpower. We have the resources that the region needs,” he added. Canada is the world’s fifth-largest producer of natural gas and fourth-largest exporter, though most exports have historically gone to the US. Last June, Canada shipped its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to Asia, giving its producers direct access to energy-hungry Asian markets for the first time. With five LNG projects in various stages of development, Ottawa sees strong…

new video loaded: Young Voters in Bangladesh Have Demands for Thursday’s ElectiontranscriptBacktranscriptYoung Voters in Bangladesh Have Demands for Thursday’s ElectionYoung voters, many of whom participated in a student-led revolution that toppled the government in 2024, hope the election will result in a new direction for the nation.“If you want to gain votes from youth, you have to focus on job creation issues.” “We want democracy. We want our rights. And most importantly, we want the rule of law.”Young voters, many of whom participated in a student-led revolution that toppled the government in 2024, hope the election will result in a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives is readying to vote on a bill that would mandate photo identification for voters across the United States in the coming 2026 midterm elections.The House Rules Committee, the final gatekeeper before most bills see a chamber-wide vote, advanced the SAVE America Act on Tuesday as conservatives continue to pressure the Senate to take up the bill after its likely House passage.It’s a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at keeping non-citizens from participating in U.S. elections.Democrats have attacked the bill as tantamount to voter suppression, while Republicans argue that…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 22-year-old daughter of Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband Saturday in what police said was an apparent botched murder-suicide.Officers with the St. Cloud Police Department responded to a residence in the 3100 block of 40 Ave. S. around 8:20 p.m. Saturday for a “medical emergency.”Officers located a 22-year-old female – later identified as Hallie Marie Tobler – with “multiple wounds.”A 23-year-old male – later identified as Dylan Michael Tobler – was also found at the scene with what investigators believe were self-inflicted stab…

Leadership candidate for the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), Christine Fréchette, is promising to revive the popular fast-track immigration program that her government recently terminated — the Programme de l’expérience québécoise — also known as the PEQ. Fréchette says if she’s elected to replace outgoing Premier François Legault, she would reopen the PEQ for two more years.Rival candidate Bernard Drainville has also pledged to introduce a grandfather clause for those already in the process.“It’s urgent, because there’s a lot of uncertainty,” Drainville said. “People are worried. Entrepreneurs are worried.”Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said she was reassured by the candidates’ softer…

Australia captain Mitch Marsh is suffering from internal testicular bleeding and is no guarantee to feature at the T20 World Cup.

Riaz, who played a crucial role in drafting the proposed reforms, acknowledged the timeline is ambitious but said groundwork has already been laid through months of political consultations.The referendum is on the July National Charter 2025, which is the culmination of the CRC’s work. The commission was formed by Yunus in 2025 after Hasina’s ousting, in efforts to amend the governance of the country.The 180-day deadline to complete the reforms is aimed at articulating them in legal and constitutional language, he added.“We don’t consider it as (a way) to implement any punitive measures, because that would create more confusion. That…