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Even Canadian royal abolitionists appear all smiles for king’s visit

George Monastiriakos normally supports abolishing the monarchy, but “in this moment we’re all monarchists,” he said as King Charles III visited Canada during a difficult time marked by deep trade and sovereignty disputes with the United States.The 32-year-old was headed with throngs of others to Landsdowne Park in downtown Ottawa for the first stop in …

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King Charles to open Canada parliament tasked with countering Trump

King Charles III arrived in Ottawa Monday for a historic visit to open Canada’s parliament, a brief trip seen as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. The 76-year-old monarch, who is Canada’s head of state as part of the Commonwealth, was greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Mark Carney, who …

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Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ crushes Memorial Day debut in N.America

Theaters across North America are enjoying an exceptional Memorial Day holiday weekend, with two new much-anticipated blockbusters bringing in an estimated box office totaling well over $250 million, analysts said Sunday.Disney’s family-friendly “Lilo & Stitch” earned an estimated $183 million, a record for the four-day Memorial Day weekend, according to Variety. The film has already taken …

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G7 finance talks end in show of unity despite tariff turmoil

G7 finance ministers wrapped up talks in western Canada on Thursday with a show of unity, saying the economic policy uncertainty that has swept the globe was easing and vowing further progress towards stability.US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs have caused global economic turbulence, and this week’s meeting was seen as a test of whether …

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G7 finance chiefs push for consensus despite Trump tariffs

G7 finance leaders played down their differences Thursday, despite turmoil from US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs, and sought common ground on Ukraine as talks in Canada entered the final hours.The Group of Seven advanced economies are expected to issue a joint statement at the end of their three-day gathering, a diplomatic source told AFP, …

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G7 finance chiefs seek unity as Canada talks near end

Talks among G7 finance ministers faced challenges Wednesday as the group worked to overcome divides on thorny issues like the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and support for Ukraine. With discussions set to close Thursday, hopes for a final communique reflecting unity among the Group of Seven advanced economies remained uncertain, as tensions persist …

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G7 finance chiefs begin talks under strain of Trump tariffs

G7 finance leaders exchanged pleasantries before tough discussions Wednesday, seeking to restore stability in the face of economic turbulence from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and strengthen support for Ukraine.The gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven nations in Canada is seen as a test of cohesion among the …

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Canada seeks to send ‘strong message’ with Ukraine at G7 finance talks

Canada sought to send a firm message with a Ukrainian minister’s presence at the start of a G7 finance leaders gathering Tuesday, where war in Ukraine and economic turmoil from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain top of mind.In meetings through Thursday, leaders will discuss global economic conditions and seek a common position on Ukraine.Ukrainian …

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