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OTTAWA — The federal housing minister's office is reasserting Ottawa's goal of doubling the pace of home construction — even though references to the Liberals' hallmark affordability pledge were missing from Budget 2026.

The real fight, which began the day after the ballot, is over U.S. foreign policy in the next administration.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 11 — The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is considering extending the duty shifts of it...

A leading union said it was told by Qantas earlier in the year there was “no plan” to offshore any jobs. Qantas vigorously denies the claim.

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Danny McBride’s “G.I. Joe” movie, starring Bradley Cooper, will march into movie theaters in 2028. Paramount announced on Friday that the film will get a wide theatrical release on Oct. 20, 2028. McBride will direct the reimagining of the “G.I. Joe” franchise — which kicked off with the Hasbro toy line and spawned comic book […]

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense company LIG Defense &amp; Aerospa...

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election.

South Africans are choosing the councillors who will run their municipalities for the next five years, and who will decide on water, electricity, roads, refuse collection and rates. Follow our live coverage from voting stations across the country as the count begins.

CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on a Texas congressional district that could offer genuine clues on Latino voter shifts.

CBS News is labeling South Carolina as a battleground state as the Senate race for Lindsey Graham's old seat heats up. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.

LASACO Assurance Plc has undergone a significant change in its ownership structure after an N18.47bn rights issue, which strengthened the financial position of the insurer. Currently, two shareholders have increased their combined stake to 87.21 per cent. The capital-raising exercise has given Ibile Holdings Limited, an investment company owned by the Lagos

Boom’s airliner may be delayed, and its data center power business lost a customer.

‘The proportion of Karnataka’s population living in urban areas is expected to increase from the present 46% to 70% by 2047’

"The next few quarters will be challenging for the PC market," says CEO Tan.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- SK Innovation Co., South Korea's major energy company...

The African Democratic Congress has postponed its presidential campaign kick-off in Sokoto amid allegations the state government directed hotels to deny de Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-shifts-sokoto-campaign-kick-off-amid-hotel-booking-row/

The African Democratic Congress has postponed its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State to November 4, citing planning and coordination needs. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-shifts-sokoto-campaign-flag-off-to-november-4/

The debate around Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe’s remarks about women seeking job opportunities being asked for sexual favours by men occupying positions of authority has turned into a discussion about language, and obscures the original question put to him concerning allegations of exploitation and power.

With interest in Japanese culture at an all-time high, TIFFCOM managing director Kaori Ikeda says there is an opportunity to adapt IP beyond anime and manga.

AI-related changes, platform work and green jobs are some key areas the ASEAN Labour Statistics Office will study.

Major League Baseball, in an effort to boost offense, is testing out limited outfield shifts during this year's Arizona Fall League, as players consult a videoboard to see whether they are properly positioned.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 &mdash; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Cabinet members to loo...

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One of Western Australia's last coalmines is set to reduce its operating capacity by nearly half, which unions say will result in job losses.

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As US sanctions expand to Iran's rail sector, Tehran is relying more heavily on overland links with China and Central Asia. But capacity constraints, delays and costs limit rail's ability to replace maritime trade.