Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks
Canadians are preparing to sail to Gaza with an aid flotilla, despite expectations of interception and detention by Israeli forces
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Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports
Trump also said ICE could carry out arrests at airports, including targeting undocumented immigrants, and made specific references to migrants from Somalia.
Trump signals drawdown in Middle East as Canada, allies condemn Iran’s actions
Trump says U.S. is nearing its Middle East objectives as allies condemn Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and warn of global energy impacts.
Trump signals drawdown in middle east as Canada, allies condemn Iran’s actions
Trump says U.S. is nearing its Middle East objectives as allies condemn Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and warn of global energy impacts.
3 Canadians back home after being stranded on cargo ship in Strait of Hormouz
Three Canadians from Quebec who were stranded in the Persian Gulf since Feb. 28 have returned home following a coordinated repatriation effort.
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Canada, NATO allies pull military mission from Iraq after Iran attacks
NATO’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed earlier Friday that the alliance has pulled several hundred personnel out of Iraq and relocated them to Europe.
Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein in new interview
The Epstein files revealed consistent communication between the royal and Epstein, including after he was convicted of child sex trafficking offences in 2008.
Are rising debt and defaults a warning sign of a looming economic crisis?
Some subprime lenders appear to be facing strain as debt levels and the rate of borrower defaults start to rise in Canada and the U.S.
Anand states any role in Iran war must fit ‘legal and policy frameworks’
Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed a statement after it was released by allies Thursday, expressing willingness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz..
Missing U.S. student tourist James Gracey found dead in water off Barcelona
James 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was staying with friends during spring break.
Why geography dictates Canada’s dealings with Trump as he rattles NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls for allies to help him finish the war he started with Iran.
Iran threatens recreational, tourist sites worldwide as war rages on
The Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, is one of the largest in the Middle East.
Iran strikes Kuwait oil refinery, says its still building new missiles
The Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, is one of the largest in the Middle East.
‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officials
U.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn.
Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from media
The federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.
Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of Hormuz
Canada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.'
Gas prices in Canada keep going up. How high are they near you?
Gas prices in Canada have been climbing sharply since the Iran war began, but how much higher they could go is unclear as consumers struggle with the higher cost of living.
Kevin Spacey settles U.K. sexual assault cases out of court
The Oscar-winning actor has denied all allegations against him and maintains that the incidents raised in the lawsuits either did not happen or were consensual.
U.S. beats Canada in latest world happiness rankings
Canada ranked 18th last year, finishing behind the 23rd-ranked United States, also finding that life evaluations for Canadians under 25 years old have dropped significantly.
EU leaders push back against joining attacks on Iran as oil prices rise
European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ world’s largest natural gas field
The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbours directly into the conflict.
Iran steps up attacks Gulf oil facilities after Israel strikes key gas field
The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbours directly into the conflict.
Trump pays respects to 6 U.S. service members killed in Iraq crash
All six crew members of a KC-135 Air Force refueling aircraft were killed last week in a plane crash over friendly territory in western Iraq, supporting operations against Iran.
Man arrested for breaking into pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo
The spike in visitors since Moo Deng’s viral fame has been so significant the zoo had to limit public access to the baby’s enclosure.
U.S. aggression will meet ‘impregnable resistance,’ Cuba’s president says
The comments came after new threats by Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said that the Cuban government's socialist economic model needs to “change dramatically.”
U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war energy crisis
U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war. The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A, or PDVSA,...
Son of Norway’s crown princess should get more than 7 years: prosecutors
Marius Borg Høiby previously pleaded guilty to several minor offences but pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including four counts of rape.
Could Canada join the EU? French foreign minister says ‘maybe’
Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday, Barrot said the European Union is attracting more candidate countries, suggesting 'maybe Canada at some point' will sign up.
Global Affairs Canada eyes taking ‘more risks’ in uncertain world: document
The foreign affairs department is struggling under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cuts, and now is 'challenging traditional assumptions' about its work.
Gabbard says Iran’s regime ‘degraded,’ won’t say it posed imminent threat
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that the regime remains intact and Tehran and its proxies remain capable of attacking U.S. and allies' interests.