Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce steps towards a federal ban on single-use plastics on Monday.
That's according to a government official, who said the list of items to be banned will be determined on a science-based review.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Trudeau's government will follow a plastics ban approved by the European Union.
It could come into effect as early as 2021.
GCC welcomes efforts for two-state solution amid Saudi-French conference
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Al Budaiwi, has reaffirmed the regional body’s support for the creation of an international coalition to implement efforts aimed at resolving the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution.
Gunman kills four in Manhattan skyscraper, then takes own life
A gunman opened fire on Monday inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper housing NFL headquarters and offices of several financial firms, including Blackstone, killing four people before fatally shooting himself, New York City officials said.
Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday many people were starving in Gaza and suggested Israel could do more on humanitarian access, as Palestinians struggled to feed their children a day after Israel declared steps to improve supplies.
Thirty dead in Beijing following heavy rain
Thirty people were killed in Beijing as of midnight on Monday as almost a year's worth of rain hit the capital in a matter of days, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday.
Two Israeli rights groups accuse Israel of genocide
Two Israeli human rights organisations said on Monday Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, the first major voices in Israeli society to level the strongest possible accusation against the state, which vehemently denies it.
Houthis say they hold 10 crew from Greek-operated ship they sank off Yemen
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had rescued 10 seafarers from the Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C which they attacked and sank in the Red Sea earlier this month.
Trump sets new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to act on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump set a new deadline on Monday of 10 or 12 days for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine or face consequences, underscoring frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the conflict.
Defence minister denies India bowed to pressure to end fighting with Pakistan
India's defence minister said on Monday that New Delhi had ended its military conflict with Pakistan in May as it had met all its objectives and had not responded to pressure, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered the truce.
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Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
Pinoy Expat Corner
Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
