Anand to pitch Canada defence, economic ties during Persian Gulf trip
Defence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.
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Popular Japanese snack brand turns to monochrome packaging over Iran war
Calbee, which has the largest share of Japan's domestic snack market, said the move was aimed at maintaining stable shipments amid supply disruptions.
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO says as cases continue to rise
'But of course, the situation could change. Given the long incubation period of the virus, it's possible we might see more cases in the coming weeks,' the director of the WHO said.
Painting looted by Nazis discovered in home of Dutch SS commander’s family
The renowned painting belonged to the Nazi-looted Goudstikker collection and is believed to have remained for years in the home of descendants of a notorious SS collaborator.
Brian Hooker’s boat seized by coast guard in wife’s disappearance: report
Brian Hooker previously told authorities in Bahamas that his wife, Lynette Hooker, fell overboard the night of April 4 as they were travelling in a 2.4-metre motorboat.
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U.S. consumer prices spiked in April as Iran war drove up energy costs
U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.
U.K.’s Starmer defiant as resignation calls grow and minister quits
Starmer is trying to shore up support within his Cabinet following a febrile few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in local elections last week.
Canadian intelligence officers visit Quebec company after sniper rifles turn up in Russia
The briefing took place after Global News reported in October that social media posts showed Cadex rifles for sale in Moscow and in the hands of Russian snipers.
Geopolitical tension now seen as top economic risk in Bank of Canada survey
Geopolitical tensions are now considered a bigger risk risk to Canada's economic productivity than trade conflict with countries like the U.S, according to the latest survey data.
4 Canadians from hantavirus ship will be monitored for 42 days, B.C. doctor says
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after passengers from the cruise ship disembarked and prepare to quarantine.
Hantavirus cases grow as ship’s captain calls experience ‘very painful’
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after passengers from the cruise ship disembarked and prepare to quarantine.
More than 100 sick in norovirus outbreak on Caribbean Princess cruise ship
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 102 passengers and 13 crew members reported being ill during the voyage, which took place from April 28 to May 11.
Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as ceasefire grows uncertain
The Middle East could tip back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis, with Iran’s hold on the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S.’s blockade of Iranian ports.
Canada gave citizenship to a terrorist. Revoking it has been ‘ridiculously’ slow
Why does the it take the government so long to take back citizenship from those who should never have received it?
Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal, Trump calls it ‘unacceptable’
Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran’s nuclear program, an issue that Tehran would rather discuss later.
Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations
Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran’s nuclear program, an issue that Tehran would rather discuss later.
1st plane carrying hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers leaves for Madrid
Spanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which remains anchored off Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa's coast.
‘We have to take risks again’: Carney speaks at Toronto global summit
Global political leaders and policy experts including Mark Carney, Obama, gather in Toronto Saturday for a summit focused on the economy, democracy and digital transformation.
Carney, Obama among leaders at Toronto global summit
Global political leaders and policy experts including Mark Carney, Obama, gather in Toronto Saturday for a summit focused on the economy, democracy and digital transformation.
Carney, Obama among leaders attending Toronto global summit
Global political leaders and policy experts including Mark Carney, Obama, gather in Toronto Saturday for a summit focused on the economy, democracy and digital transformation.
Canada doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's ongoing work to secure the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian officials.
Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast
Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.
U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers as it awaits ‘serious offer’ from Tehran
The attacks and an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire for Victory Day weekend
Trump added in his social media announcement that such a halt to hostilities could be the 'beginning of the end' of the long war between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire for Victory Day weekend
Trump added in his social media announcement that such a halt to hostilities could be the 'beginning of the end' of the long war between Russia and Ukraine.
China has outlawed companies from AI-based layoffs. Should Canada follow?
A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.
New suspected hantavirus cases found as experts issue containment guidance
World Health Organization officials are working on a step-by-step operational guidance for the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew once they reach land.
3 hikers dead after volcano eruption in Indonesia at Mount Dukono
The hikers became stranded when Mount Dukono erupted at 7:41 a.m. local time, causing a large booming sound and sending a thick ash column that rose 10 kilometres above the summit.
David Attenborough, natural historian and renowned broadcaster, turns 100
Through BBC programs such as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants and The Blue Planet, Attenborough has illuminated the beauty, ferocity and weirdness of nature.
Suspect at large after hostage situation at bank in Germany, police say
While the hostage situation was underway earlier on Friday, police said they were working on the assumption that there were multiple perpetrators.