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National Post
26 minutes ago
- National Post
Hamas video of hostage Evyatar David ‘a vile hunger campaign,' family says
The Hamas terrorist group on Friday released a propaganda video featuring hostage Evyatar David, who was abducted from the Supernova music festival during the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre in southern Israel. Article content On Saturday, David's family issued a public statement after approving the publication of the full video. Article content 'We are forced to witness our beloved son and brother, Evyatar David, deliberately and cynically starved in Hamas's tunnels in Gaza—a living skeleton, buried alive,' it read. Article content Article content 'Our son has only a few days left to live in his current condition. Hamas is using our son as a live experiment in a vile hunger campaign. The deliberate starvation of our son as part of a propaganda campaign is one of the most horrifying acts the world has seen. He is being starved purely to serve Hamas's propaganda,' the family said. Article content Article content The intentional 'starvation, torture and abuse' of David violate even 'the lowest standards of humanitarian law and basic human decency,' the statement followed. Article content David's family urged the Israeli government, the Israeli public, the international community and U.S. President Donald Trump 'to do everything possible to save Evyatar from death and ensure, by any means necessary, that he urgently receives food and medical care.' Article content The family added, 'The humanitarian aid that the world, together with Israel, provides to the residents of Gaza must also reach Evyatar. … We are in pain and we weep. There is no limit to the grief and cruelty we endure.' Article content Article content Footage that circulated widely on social media on Friday showed David appearing emaciated. Article content Initially, the family had approved the release of one still photo portraying David's frail physical condition. Article content Article content In response, former captive Liri Albag posted online, 'I'm sitting here and I can't stop crying. … Seeing signs of life from Rom and Evyatar just before Friday dinner, knowing I have food on the table, knowing I made it out—and that it's been six months since I was fortunate enough to return—while remembering where my brothers are and realizing they're still there … , it crushes me,' she said. Article content On Thursday, Palestinian Islamic Jihad released a propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski, who was also abducted on Oct. 7. PIJ claimed the clip was recorded days before it supposedly lost contact with Braslavski's captors last week, adding that his current condition is unknown. Article content 'We are deeply shaken. People talk a lot about what is happening in Gaza—about hunger—and I want to ask everyone who spoke about hunger: Did you see our Rom?' the Braslavski family said in a statement.
CBC
27 minutes ago
- CBC
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets, smaller trade delegations
Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed. "My primary role as Canada's top salesman is to be out there hustling, opening doors for businesses and accessing new markets," Maninder Sidhu told The Canadian Press. "My phone has been ringing with opportunities because people want to deal with reliable, stable trading partners." Prime Minister Mark Carney has tasked Dominic LeBlanc as the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade. Sidhu's job focuses on countries other than the U.S. Export Development Canada says Ottawa has 15 free trade agreements covering 51 countries, offering Canadian exporters preferential access to over 1.5 billion consumers. WATCH | Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35%, White House says: Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35%, White House says 3 days ago U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods that don't meet the terms of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement to 35 per cent. But Sidhu said Canadian businesses could be doing a lot more to look beyond the U.S., particularly as Washington threatens and imposes a range of tariffs. Four years within Global Affairs Canada Sidhu served four years as a parliamentary secretary in roles reflecting all three branches of Global Affairs Canada: aid, trade and diplomacy. The job saw him represent Canada in trade promotion events in Southeast Asia and security forums in the Caribbean. Before politics, he worked as a customs broker, a job that focuses on navigating red tape and tariffs to secure the best rate for trading goods. Sidhu said he plans to visit Brazil soon as the South American country seeks to revive trade talks that kicked off in 2018 between the Mercosur trade bloc and Canada. Smaller trade delegations His predecessor Mary Ng emphasized large trade missions that took months to plan. The minister would sometimes fill a plane with corporate and business leaders, spending a substantial chunk of time in one or two countries. Sidhu said he is hoping to bring smaller delegations of companies with him on his trips abroad, with a focus on specific sectors, "whether it's South America, Indo-Pacific to Europe, to Africa." "Businesses feel like they're heard, but they're also getting higher-level meetings on the opposite side in the countries that we take them into," he said. Ottawa is navigating its trade ties with China as the two countries work to revive the decades-old Joint Economic and Trade Commission, a forum to sort out trade irritants. China has been roundly accused of engaging in coercive trade practices and of restricting certain commodities or services like tourism during political disagreements with Ottawa. Sidhu said the goal there is to offer "stability" to industry, with an emphasis on "how do we work through those challenges, and how do we make sure that those conversations are facilitated." Sidhu also downplayed the chances of a bilateral trade deal with the United Kingdom. Trade talks collapsed last year over the U.K.'s desire to sell more cheese in Canada and after Britain blocked Canadian hormone-treated beef. Both countries are using a temporary deal put in place after Britain left the European Union, and the U.K. will soon enter a trade bloc that focuses on the Pacific Rim, Sidhu noted. He said Canada would still be open to a full deal. "If U.K. and Canadian businesses already have access on 99 per cent of the items that we trade, then if we're looking at trade agreements, we need to make sure that we're getting the best value for our negotiations," Sidhu said. He also said Canada could consider "sector-specific agreements" with other countries, instead of comprehensive deals that span most industries. "We are getting very creative in how we can open up more doors." Canada-India trade Sidhu did not name specific countries with which Canada might pursue sector-specific agreements. Canada had been looking at a trade agreement with India that would be limited to certain sectors — before Ottawa suspended talks in 2023 following an assassination the RCMP has linked to New Delhi. Ottawa launched security talks with India this spring and agreed to re-establish high commissioners. Sidhu was circumspect when asked when Canada might re-establish trade talks with India. "This is a step-by-step approach," he said, adding that the eventual return of top envoys will help "to carry out those very important conversations." Sidhu said Global Affairs Canada is still sorting out how Carney's decision to cut spending in all departments will affect the trade branch. "It's really going to be a focused approach of where we can make the best impact," Sidhu said. The Business Council of Canada has urged Ottawa to expand the number of trade commissioners, who provide the contacts on the ground for Canadian companies looking for export opportunities. While Sidhu did not say whether Ottawa's cuts will mean fewer trade commissioners, he said he's heard a clear message from chambers of commerce that these positions are extremely valuable. "It comes down to return on investments, what programs are working [and] where can we get the best bang for our buck for Canadian industry and Canadian workers," he said.
Globe and Mail
an hour ago
- Globe and Mail
TELUS International Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results with Increased Revenue but Net Loss
Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. TELUS International (CDA) ( (TSE:TIXT)) has issued an update. On August 1, 2025, TELUS International (CDA) Inc. released its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The company reported a revenue increase compared to the previous year, but faced a net loss due to higher operating expenses, including significant amortization and impairment costs. This financial performance may impact the company's market positioning and stakeholder confidence. The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:TIXT) stock is a Buy with a C$6.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on TELUS International (CDA) stock, see the TSE:TIXT Stock Forecast page. Spark's Take on TSE:TIXT Stock According to Spark, TipRanks' AI Analyst, TSE:TIXT is a Neutral. TELUS International's stock is bolstered by strong cash flow and solid technical indicators, suggesting potential for future gains. However, challenges in profitability, valuation concerns due to a negative P/E ratio, and financial pressures highlighted in the earnings call temper the overall score. To see Spark's full report on TSE:TIXT stock, click here. TELUS International (CDA) Inc. operates in the technology services industry, offering digital customer experience solutions and IT services. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions to enhance customer interactions and streamline business processes. Average Trading Volume: 260,422 Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell Current Market Cap: C$1.44B Find detailed analytics on TIXT stock on TipRanks' Stock Analysis page.
