Canada will retaliate if US imposes tariffs, says Carney
Canada will retaliate if the U.S. imposes tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney warned on Tuesday.
The U.S. may restrict or ban Chinese drones like DJI over national security concerns, citing risks of data breaches and links to Beijing’s military. Public comments open until March 4.
The U.S. Commerce Department is considering rules to restrict or ban Chinese drones, citing national security concerns.
It is seeking public input by March 4 on measures to protect the drone supply chain, warning that Chinese and Russian threats could allow adversaries to access sensitive U.S. data remotely.
China dominates U.S. commercial drone sales, with DJI, the world's largest drone maker, accounting for over half of them.
Recently, President Joe Biden signed legislation that could ban DJI and Autel Robotics from selling new models in the U.S. unless a government agency determines within a year that they do not pose security risks.
In September, the House voted to ban DJI drones, while the Defense Department added DJI to a list of companies allegedly linked to Beijing's military. DJI disputes these claims, including allegations of forced labor and data security risks, stating its manufacturing processes comply with regulations.
Congress has previously prohibited the Pentagon from using Chinese-made drones or components.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
Russian forces carried out a drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, late Wednesday, injuring at least twenty one people and causing structural damage, according to Ukrainian officials.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
Apple marked its 49th anniversary by reaching a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion. Despite recent tech stock volatility, Apple's shares surged 28% in 2024.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
India's government has introduced a bill proposing sweeping reforms in the management of waqf properties, allowing non-Muslim members on waqf boards and enabling the state to determine disputed land ownership, sparking concerns among Muslim groups and opposition lawmakers.
Greece plans to invest €25 billion in a sweeping multi-year defence strategy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told parliament on Wednesday, marking a major step in modernising the country’s armed forces and reinforcing its strategic posture amid regional tensions and global uncertainty.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on Wednesday, as both nations looked to deepen their strategic partnership and navigate rising global tensions through renewed diplomatic and economic cooperation.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to appear in court on Wednesday over allegations of failing to pay €1 million in taxes on image rights earnings during his first tenure at the club. Prosecutors seek a prison sentence of nearly five years and a €3.2 million fine.
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Paris today to discuss European security, regional developments, and bilateral relations, according to media reports referring to sources from the Foreign Ministry.
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