Wall Street plunges in worst drop since the Iran war began
Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.
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As Iran war spirals, World Bank will give financial aid to some countries
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The commander of the Canadian Army says there will be more activity at CFB Suffield this summer as Canadian and UK forces take part in training and testing of new technology.
Venezuela’s Maduro appears in court for 1st time since arraignment
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As Canada hits NATO 2% goal, Carney vows more as warfare ‘rapidly’ changes
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's 2025 annual report confirms Canada has met the spending level for the first time since 1990.
Canada, NATO allies ‘met or went beyond 2% target’ for defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's 2025 annual report confirms Canada has met the spending level for the first time since 1990.
Spike in cost of diesel threatens consumer wallets, global supply chain: experts
While the spike in the price of gasoline is squeezing consumer budgets, the skyrocketing price of diesel could soon have consumers digging even deeper into their pocket.
If Iran war were to end, how soon would you feel relief at the gas pumps?
Consumers struggling with higher gas prices as a result of the Iran war may be feeling optimistic after U.S. President Donald Trump said that a ceasefire in the works,
RCMP, CSIS reviewing Vancouver company accused of ties to Hezbollah, minister says
The RCMP and CSIS are looking into the company, which remains active in Canada despite being sanctioned by the U.S.
Iran rejects Trump’s ceasefire proposal as strikes continue across region
Two officials from Pakistan described the U.S. proposal broadly, saying it addressed sanctions relief, a rollback of Iran’s nuclear program, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
2 men arrested as police probe U.K. antisemitic arson attack on ambulances
Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said the arrests marked 'an important breakthrough in the investigation.'
Oil prices dip, stock markets soar on Iran war off ramp hopes
Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran is taking over again on Wall Street Wednesday, and stocks are back to jumping while oil prices ease.
Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran war
One way to force snap elections would be to let parliament fail to pass the budget by March 31, which under Israeli law would trigger a vote within 90 days.
Iran has received ceasefire plan proposal as strikes persist, officials say
At least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will be sent to the Mideast, and the Pentagon is sending about 5,000 more Marines and thousands of sailors to the region.
Russia launched a rare daytime drone attack on Ukraine, injuring dozens
More than 550 drones were launched at Ukraine in the middle of the day, Ukraine's air force said, an abrupt change from Russia's usual tactic.
Iran war a ‘disastrous mistake,’ says German president in rare rebuke
The Iran war is a "disastrous mistake" that breaches international law, Germany's president said on Tuesday in a blunt rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy
Iran vows to ‘completely’ close Strait of Hormuz if U.S. hits power plants
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be 'completely closed' immediately if the U.S. follows up on President Donald Trump’s threat to attack its power plants.
U.K. police examine possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances torched
A video posted on Telegram, allegedly by an Islamist group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, showed a map of where the ambulances were kept and footage of them on fire.
EU will delay proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, according to the International Energy Agency, sending global crude prices soaring.
Iran and Israel trade strikes amid mixed signals over talks to end war
Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv on Tuesday, yet President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war.
U.S. sanctions Vancouver company for alleged ties to Hezbollah
Corporate records obtained by Global News show the company's directors are all based in Qatar.
U.S.sanctions Vancouver company for alleged ties to Hezbollah
Corporate records obtained by Global News show the company's directors are all based in Qatar.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, set fires in West Bank after funeral
Sunday night's rampage came after mourners in the settlement of Elon Moreh held a funeral for an 18-year-old Israeli settler killed in a collision with a Palestinian vehicle.
Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire in U.K. ‘antisemitic arson attack’
The ambulances belonged to Hatzolah, a volunteer organization that responds to medical emergencies and works alongside the U.K.'s National Health Service.
Oil prices fall, stock markets rally after Trump delays Iran strikes
The main U.S. indexes were on track to open higher on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would order the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants.
Oil prices fall, stock markets set to rally after Trump delays Iran strikes
The main U.S. indexes were on track to open higher on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would order the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants.
U.S. will hold off strikes on Iran’s power plants for 5 days, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the suspension of his threat to attack power plants was “subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”
Trump threatens Iran’s power grid after recent strikes tied to nuclear sites
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel and the U.S. were well on their way to achieving the war’s goals and implored the international community for more support.
Canadians on humanitarian mission in Cuba say residents ‘tired’ amid blackouts
Aid shipments are beginning to arrive in Cuba and a Russian oil delivery is expected this month, but fuel shortages remain critical.