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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Canada is shaping the future of organ transplants

Canada has quietly become a leader in organ transplantation, with its medical teams solving tough problems that help patients worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic forced doctors to pause and ask tough questions about what works and what still needs fixing in transplant medicine. While the world was dist

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Canada Steps Up Global Defence Finance

Canada is preparing to host a new international bank that will raise money for countries needing stronger military protection. The idea was born from talks in Montreal where Canadian officials met with foreign partners to draft a charter for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The bank’s goal

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Violence Rises as Colombia Prepares for May Vote

Colombia’s southwest has seen a sharp increase in violent incidents right before the upcoming presidential election. Since last Friday, armed groups have carried out 26 attacks using explosives and drones. One of the most severe blasts struck a highway between Cali and Popayan on Saturday, kil

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Canada’s Budget Deficit Grows to $25. 5 Billion in Early 2026

Canada’s government now reports a larger shortfall for the first eleven months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, with expenses outpacing income by C$25. 55 billion – an increase from the C$19. 27 billion recorded in the same span last year. The rise comes mainly from a 2. 1 percent jump in program spen

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Neighbors at the Table: Colombia and Venezuela Tackle Border Issues

Colombia’s president heads to Venezuela this week to talk border security with the country’s top diplomat. The two nations share deep connections—families live on both sides of a 1, 370-mile border, and nearly 3 million Venezuelans have moved to Colombia after years of economic trouble back home. Tr

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fast‑Track Clean Energy After Middle East Tensions

Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

NACI Turns Sixty: A New Chapter in Canada’s Vaccine Story

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization celebrated its 60th year in 2024. For six decades, the group has offered trusted advice for the country’s vaccine programs. In the last ten years, NACI broadened its focus. It now weighs ethics, fairness, practicality, public opinion, and

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Spain’s Leader Picks China Over U. S. Again—Is It Smart Trade or Risky Bet?

Spain’s prime minister is packing his bags for Beijing once more, marking his fourth trip to China in just a few years. While many European leaders follow America’s lead on China, he’s sticking to his own path, even when it clashes with U. S. President Trump. Spain sees China as a key partner for gr

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Apr 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Stay Sharp Before Heading to Colombia: Safety Tips for Travelers

Colombia isn’t off-limits for travelers, but it does come with warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. The U. S. government is flagging specific zones where dangers like crime and civil conflicts are more likely, not the whole country. Kidnapping and armed clashes make certain areas too risky for visito

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

United Adds “Basic” Business Class to Cut Costs

United Airlines plans to launch a new type of business‑class seat that cuts certain perks, such as free seat selection and lounge entry, to offer lower prices on long‑haul flights. The airline says the idea is to let passengers pay only for what they really want. The plan includes three fare leve

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