The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is evaluating the potential consequences of a proposed $107 million funding reduction by the Trump administration. This cut, representing 22% of the ILO's regular budget, raises concerns about potential job losses within the UN agency.
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Romana Didulo, a conspiracy-promoting self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada," was arrested with 16 others in Saskatchewan. The RCMP executed a search warrant at her Richmound residence, seizing replica handguns and RVs. Didulo, known for her Telegram decrees and QAnon-linked claims, faces potential charges after the raid.
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