Lumber supports won’t ‘make any difference,’ New Brunswick industry insider says

Businesses outside the United States, particularly in Canada, are experiencing a decline in American customers during the holiday season due to increased costs from tariffs and additional fees. This trend highlights the impact of trade policies on cross-border commerce, especially during a peak shopping period.

The United States has proposed a truce to the warring factions in Sudan, yet neither the army nor the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has formally accepted it. The RSF has declared a unilateral three-month humanitarian ceasefire, while the army reported repelling an attack in West Kordofan. International efforts from the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE continue to push for negotiations, despite previous failures in establishing a ceasefire.

A federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to migrants detained by US immigration authorities, particularly those who were already residing in the country at the time of their detention. This decision allows these individuals to seek release on bond while their deportation cases are ongoing.

The leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement, Abdul Wahid Mohammed Al-Nour, has called on General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to accept a proposed peace roadmap aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has resulted in widespread famine and ethnic violence since April 2023. The United States, alongside other nations, has been attempting to mediate peace between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The European Union is easing regulations on artificial intelligence, while the United States is taking even more drastic steps to deregulate the sector. This shift aims to foster growth in the AI industry, despite ongoing concerns about a potential bubble in the market, which Nvidia claims has not yet burst due to its strong earnings report.

The United States and Russia engaged in new talks in Abu Dhabi, with U.S. officials indicating that only a few delicate details remain to finalize a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This development follows Ukraine's agreement to the core elements of a peace proposal brokered by the Trump administration, marking a significant step towards resolution.

A notable rise in masculinist discourse has been observed, particularly around the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, indicating a shift from obscure online forums to mainstream political dialogue. This trend seeks to normalize and legitimize misogyny, raising alarms about its implications for women's rights globally.

British Columbia Premier David Eby expressed strong discontent over the province's exclusion from discussions regarding a proposed pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s northern coast, which he described as a project that 'doesn't actually exist.' Eby emphasized the need for B.C. to be included in any talks about the pipeline's future.