Why Iran is using passage through Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical ‘ransom’
Iran is reportedly allowing some ships to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping chokepoint to access the resource-rich Persian Gulf.
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2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. university
The institution cancelled all in-person exams on Monday, and the students' union called off events and shut down venues in response to the outbreak.
Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepen
The Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a 'complete disconnection' of the country’s fuel-powered electrical system, plunging nearly 11 million people into darkness.
Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime official
Abbas Omidi is one of 32 'senior officials' of Iran’s regime located in Canada.
Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman.
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Protesters forced to flee Iran hope war will topple regime
With the war on Iran into its third week, regime change remains a desired but uncertain outcome of the conflict.
Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals
Canada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth, with four silver and eight bronze.
Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April
Canada produced on average 5.3 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2025, according to the Canada Energy Regulator, making the upcoming production jump a 2.6 per cent increase.
Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles
Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. attacked Kharg and Abu Musa islands from locations in the United Arab Emirates, a claim the UAE rejected.
Canada, Nordic leaders aim to deepen ties as trade being used as ‘coercive tool’
Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding his time in Norway meeting with that country’s prime minister, along with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Finland.
U.K., Ireland to test readiness for incidents involving undersea cables
Citing "a more contested environment", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin said the exercises would begin in September.
61 per cent of Canadians disapprove of U.S. military actions in Iran: poll
Only one in four (23 per cent) Canadians approve while, 16 per cent are unsure either way. Forty-two per cent were found to strongly disapprove.
Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions
One of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has impacted air travel.
Oil price spike from Iran war could help Canada in CUSMA talks, experts say
Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like oil and fertilizer as the war with Iran continues to upend global trade.
All 6 crew on U.S. military plane that crashed in Iraq dead
The U.S. Central Command said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,” and that the other plane landed safely.
4 dead as U.S. military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The U.S. Central Command said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,” and that the other plane landed safely.
Carney to meet with King Charles III during trip to United Kingdom
The meeting, set for the afternoon of March 16, will be the third time Carney and the King have meet since Carney became prime minister a year ago.
Tories slam Liberals for not disclosing strike on Kuwait military base
Canada has an operational support hub at the Ali Al-salem Air Base, which also hosts the U.S. Air Force and was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.
Why water supplies may be the new front line in the Middle East war
Water treatment centres in the Persian Gulf region are under threat amid the Iran war, with desalination plants in areas like Bahrain taking damage from strikes.
Canada pledges $37M for Lebanon civilian aid amid Israel, Hezbollah fight
The government says the funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross to provide food, medical services, shelter and clean water.
Canada pledges $37M for Lebanon civilian aid as Israel, Hezbollah fight
The government says the funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross to provide food, medical services, shelter and clean water.
Is cyberattack on U.S. health care firm the next phase of the Iran war?
Some experts say that a cyberwar through 'proxies' may be the next stage of the Iran war, with civilian infrastructure also coming under threat.
War in Iran driving up the cost of flying due to volatile jet fuel prices
John Gradek said that the price of jet fuel is up about 30 per cent and the cost of fuel represents about 30 per cent of an airline's operating costs.
Canada moves to help Canadians trapped in Kuwait without exit permits
Some Canadians who wanted to leave Kuwait had been denied exit permits by their employers. "The situation is a hostage-like one," one Canadian there said.
Iran’s leader vows to continue attacks in 1st statement since appointment
Iran’s secretive new supreme leader on Thursday vowed to keep up attacks on Gulf Arab countries and use the effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
Iran’s unrelenting attacks continue in the Gulf region with no end in sight
Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above $100 a barrel on Thursday.
Oil prices jump, U.S. markets retreat as Iran war worsens supply concerns
U.S. benchmark crude oil jumped US$4.52 to US$91.77 a barrel. Brent, the international standard, climbed US$5.34 to US$97.32 per barrel after briefly eclipsing the US$100 level.
Children of some of Iran’s most outspoken regime leaders live in West
As Iran’s regime suppresses protests and launches missiles at neighbouring countries in response to the U.S. and Israeli war, its sons and daughters are living more comfortably.
Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson, files show
Concerns were raised in a document sent to British Prime Minster Keir Starmer in December 2024 when he was considering appointing Peter Mandelson.
Canada, 31 nations agree to release 400M barrels of emergency oil
Canada and a group of dozens of other countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves as the Iran war threatens the global supply.