Toronto — Thursday, August 20, 2026

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World·1h ago

BOCHK and Ant International Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Cross-border Payment Connectivity and Innovative Corporate Financial Service Solutions Through Fintech

Leveraging BOCHK’s banking strengths and Ant International’s leading fintech and AI technologies, the two parties seek to explore the frontier of AI-driven innovative financial services, empower real-time treasury management and cross-border payments, deliver efficient and intelligent liquidity management and financial service solutions for global enterprises, while continuously enhancing financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”). Capitalising on our extensive experience in cross-border personal payment settlements and corporate global liquidity management, as well as.

Financial Post

National·1h ago

Government of Quebec approves carbon storage pilot application

20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questerre Energy Corporation (“Questerre” or the “Company”) (OSE: QGAS) reported today that the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy of Quebec (“MEIE”) has […]. THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISSEMINATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR UNITED STATES PERSONS CALGARY, Alberta, Aug.

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World·2h ago

Kyiv targeted by large Russian strikes killing several people

Russian bombardments killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens in Ukraine 's capital and its surrounding region overnight, authorities said on Thursday. A Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 40 in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital throughout the night, local authorities said. Ukrainian air forces said on Telegram that Russia launched dozens of ballistic, cruise, ‌and ⁠hypersonic missiles, as well ‌as 168 drones in ⁠its overnight attack on the country.

France 24 (World)

World·3h ago

At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine

At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine | Politics | Al Jazeera At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine’s capital Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and ⁠injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday. Fires broke out across the capital after strikes reportedly hit a children’s hospital and apartment building. Published On 20 Aug 2026 20 Aug 2026 Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google.

Al Jazeera

World·2h ago

Israeli army admits firing on car in death of 5-year-old Hind Rajab

The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, saying it had ordered a criminal investigation into the killing which drew international outrage. The military also published reviews into four other high-profile incidents in Gaza, saying it was launching a criminal probe into the 2025 killing of 15 Palestinian medics and humanitarian personnel.

France 24 (World)

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Sports·1h ago

Monty Desai leaves Canada head coach post

Desai had taken over after Canada's match at the T20 World Cup 2026 had come under corruption investigations and Cricket Canada is currently suspended by the ICC.

ESPNcricinfo (Cricket)

Sports·3h ago

5-team deal sends Watson to Cavs, Strus to Clips

Watson will sign a new four-year, $88 million deal to join the Cavs, his agents said. The Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers have agreed on a trade that will send Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Top Headlines

Sports·34m ago

Bucs, Vea agree to 1-year extension to end hold-in

Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a one-year extension that guarantees him $30 million, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.