Tag: Canada
How much has Canada given to UNRWA? A look at the funding in recent years
More than a dozen countries, including Canada, have paused their funding to UNRWA in the wake of allegations that some of its staff members were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks.
Canadian-Palestinian citizen journalist reported missing in Gaza
The Canadian-Palestinian, Mansour Shouman, was last heard from last Sunday around 4 p.m., Zaheera Soomar said.
Holocaust Remembrance Day sparks conversations about global rise of antisemitism
As the world marks 79 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 comes at a dark time for the Jewish community.
Canada takes no clear position on ICJ interim ruling in Gaza genocide case
Canada's foreign minister repeated language previously used by the government that critics have called "incomprehensible" on South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
UN agency fires staff after ‘shocking’ allegation of roles in Israel attacks
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is 'extremely troubled' by the allegations that '12 UNRWA employees' may have been involved in the Hamas attack.
Brother of Hamas hostage travels the world pleading for his safe return
'My little brother had to watch his wife being murdered in front of his eyes before he was taken into Gaza. Since then, our lives, are not the same.'
Measles cases have exploded in Europe as vaccinations decline. What to know
The World Health Organization is warning of an "alarming rise" of measles cases in Europe that is only accelerating, and is calling for urgent action.
U.K. pauses trade talks with Canada, claims ‘progress is not being made’
The United Kingdom hit pause on trade talks with Canada less than a month before the next round of talks towards a permanent trade deal was expected to take place.
Push to bring once-jailed Iranian activist to Canada for life-saving transplant
Elham Modarresi was jailed for protesting the Iranian regime and denied a critical medication for a liver condition. Now she's facing liver failure in a Turkish hospital.
Canada’s foreign interference inquiry plans to probe India allegations
The federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is looking to examine alleged meddling by India in the last two general elections.
U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision
The U.S. government has been asked to explain how a 1977 energy treaty with Canada would impact efforts to shut down the Line 5 cross-border pipeline.
World junior football championship to resume in Edmonton this summer
Canada will defend its world junior football championship when the event resumes this summer following a six-year hiatus.