U.S. will collapse Iran's economy by shutting down its oil industry, Treasury secretary says

Health officials in Ontario's Peel Region are investigating a new measles case linked to exposure at Toronto Pearson Airport on May 3, after Air Canada flight AC540 arrived from Seattle. Individuals in Terminal 1 between 7:28 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET may have been exposed and are urged to verify their vaccination status and contact healthcare providers if symptoms arise. Ontario has reported the highest number of measles cases in Canada this year, with 993...

The Gaza-bound aid ship Conscience was attacked by Israeli drones in international waters last week, resulting in injuries and damage to the vessel. The ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. MEMO’s Nasim Ahmed interviewed Ann Wright, a former US Army colonel and diplomat who resigned in protest of the 2003 Iraq invasion, and is a prominent organizer within the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, highlighting her ongoing commitment to peace...

Romania's decision to cancel a presidential election due to alleged Russian interference has propelled ultranationalist George Simion, who secured 41% of the votes in the May 4 rerun, into a historic lead over pro-EU mayor Nicuşor Dan. This election has intensified political and economic instability, with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigning and the national currency depreciating. As Simion prepares for the May 18 run-off, he aims to become the first far-right president in Romania, capitalizing...

President Donald Trump is set to announce a US-UK trade deal framework, marking his first agreement since imposing tariffs on numerous countries. The proposed deal may involve reducing US tariffs on steel and cars while the UK would lower its digital services tax and tariffs on US goods. While both governments may tout the agreement as a significant achievement, it is largely aimed at reverting to prior trade conditions, with the potential to influence future...

A Florida man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after getting too close to the animal, sustaining minor injuries that required treatment by emergency personnel. This incident, reported at 3:15 p.m. in the Lake Village area, marks the first bison-related injury in Yellowstone for 2025, following previous incidents where people were injured after approaching or provoking bison. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance of at least 25...

The hip-hop music of Jacob John Heta, a beloved son, brother, and father who died in a road crash in 2023, has become a poignant reminder of his presence for his family. Heta was killed when driver Nichola Solveig Johns crashed into him while he was riding a motorcycle with his brother, Terry. This week, Johns was sentenced to jail for dangerous driving causing Heta's death, marking the conclusion of a lengthy court process at...