US goes on the offensive in central Asia

Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base

EDMONTON, Alberta — Canada’s defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire. “I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base,” Defense Minister David McGuinty said. McGuinty did not provide casualty figures or details about what caused the incident. He said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were involved in the investigation and described the situation as “very, very active and delicate.” The Canadian Armed Forces and federal, provincial and local authorities were coordinating the emergency response, he said. The nearby community of Wainwright was providing hospital and firefighting support. The Municipal District of Wainwright said the fire had crossed the base’s fence earlier Saturday and was spreading rapidly due to high winds. Firefighters from multiple jurisdictions were responding, and no evacuation order was in effect. “Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said

Deaths confirmed in major fire at Canada military base

Number of casualties unknown in "very, very active and delicate" situation in Alberta, says defence minister.

Zelensky says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump’s action only “rewards” Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Trump heightened a battle with Zelensky on Friday when he signed an executive order that waived sweeping US sanctions targeting Russia’s energy

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says allies must convince Trump to enforce Russian sanctions

Trump had himself approved the sanctions law only last month. The bipartisan bill was designed to quickly hit Russia's financial resources for its war on Ukraine

Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China

French luxury house Louis Vuitton has closed five stores in mainland China in the past two years - including a chocolate boutique in Shanghai - while Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette shut its Beijing flagship in May.

Walsh surprised by 50m freestyle short course world record

In 1968, Cassandra Henderson graduated from a North Carolina school; 58 years later, she returned to its restored building, now 53 senior apartments

After years away, Cassandra Henderson has made her way back to Yanceyville, North Carolina, settling into the revitalized Dillard School Apartments. Originally a school from 1949 until 2002, this historical building has now been transformed into 53 affordable housing units for seniors, tackling the local housing crisis. This renovation not only honors the past but also strengthens community ties by providing necessary living spaces.

Petrol and diesel prices today, October 18: How much does fuel cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

While global crude oil prices have fluctuated amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, domestic retail prices have remained unchanged.

Russia sanctions waiver: Rubio calls India 'important ally' says it is hard to pivot energy portfolio in one day

A day after US President Donald Trump announced he would waive key sanctions related to Russia under the Graham Act, Marco Rubio explained why the US waived some energy tariffs.

Stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India kills 19

A stampede during a major Hindu festival in eastern India’s West Bengal state has killed at least 19 people

Lindsay Clancy lawyer criticised for outing lone holdout juror

Lindsay Clancy lawyer criticised for outing lone holdout jurorIn the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the spotlight on a particular juror becomes strikingly important when his identity is revealed in the wake of him becoming the only one holding the mom-of-three criminally responsible.His name is Michael...