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Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling

Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling

By Fergal Smith TORONTO, June 1 (Reuters) - Canada's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in May as the potential for higher prices and product shortages due to the war in the Middle East likely boosted client demand, data showed on Monday.

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

June 2 (Reuters) - As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the first place, a new survey published on Tuesday suggests.

Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years

Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years

Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state

Canada calls for US and Mexico free-trade agreement to be renewed for another 16 years

Canada calls for US and Mexico free-trade agreement to be renewed for another 16 years

Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state

Asia stocks skittish as Middle East anxiety offsets AI optimism

Asia stocks skittish as Middle East anxiety offsets AI optimism

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, June 2 (Reuters) - Asian stocks made a cautious start to trading on Tuesday as uncertainty over whether the ceasefire in the Middle East conflict capped the lift to sentiment from renewed optimism around AI.

Canada is failing the Jewish community and Jews are being targeted, Prime Minister Carney says

Canada is failing the Jewish community and Jews are being targeted, Prime Minister Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is failing Jewish Canadians and the community is being brutally targeted by hate

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'

An Iraqi national has pleaded not guilty after being accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran

Carpenter re-signs with Seattle, Nurse with Vancouver, protecting both from PWHL expansion process

Carpenter re-signs with Seattle, Nurse with Vancouver, protecting both from PWHL expansion process

Alex Carpenter is staying in Seattle, and Sarah Nurse is not leaving Vancouver

Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas

Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas

By Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY, June 2 (Reuters) - Mexico's sugar industry is pushing for the United States to eliminate limits on U.S. imports and is working on a potential anti-dumping case against U.S. fructose should talks on the issue fail, industry representatives said on Tuesday.

Marcelo Flores to Miss World Cup for Canada Due to Knee Injury

Marcelo Flores to Miss World Cup for Canada Due to Knee Injury

Marcelo Flores to Miss World Cup for Canada Due to Knee Injury

What to know about the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes

What to know about the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are facing off in a Stanley Cup Final between teams that have gotten this far with plenty of depth, speed and experience

Analysis-The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Analysis-The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

By Raju Gopalakrishnan and Greg Torode SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Caught between China's rapid military rise and growing doubts about the U.S. focus on a region it has long dominated, Indo-Pacific nations are racing to arm themselves, and each other.