World Report May 13: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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May 13, 2025 Mark Carney's new cabinet is set to make waves with fresh faces and heightened gender balance. Meanwhile, Trump kicks off his Middle East visit in Saudi Arabia, focusing on business partnerships. In a twist, Duterte faces imprisonment yet wins the mayoral race at home. Australia's Liberal Party sees a historic election with its first female leader. On a concerning note, Montreal experiences a surge in tuberculosis cases, and Canadian tobacco companies face a massive settlement that impacts provincial budgets. Plus, legal battles for the Menendez brothers continue.
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Carney's New Cabinet Features
- Mark Carney's new cabinet is smaller but includes new junior ministers and secretaries of state.
- The cabinet aims for gender parity and includes representatives from every province and territory.
Trump's Saudi Investment Push
- Donald Trump's Saudi visit aims to secure up to a trillion dollars in business deals.
- Saudi Arabia wants to diversify its economy and portray a more moderate image.
Duterte's Unexpected Mayoral Win
- Former Philippines President Duterte appears to have won mayoral election while imprisoned.
- His victory boosts his daughter Sarah's bid for 2028 presidency despite her impeachment charges.