Tag: Politics
‘Time to leave’ Lebanon as violence escalates, Joly urges Canadians
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said the situation could further deteriorate without warning, leaving Canadians unable to leave Lebanon or access consular services.
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange set to be freed after U.S. plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will set him free after a 14-year British legal odyssey.
Armed militants in Dagestan kill priest and police in attacks on churches, synagogue and police post
Armed militants attacked two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a traffic police post in Dagestan, killing a priest, a church security guard and six police officers.
NATO allies appear to have chosen their next leader ahead of summit
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been one of the driving forces behind Europe's military support for Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Doug Ford calls for tariffs on Chinese EVs: ‘We risk Ontario and Canadian jobs’
On Thursday, Ford released a statement warning that China was 'flooding' the country with 'artificially cheap electric vehicles' that could put auto jobs at risk in Ontario.
NATO chief commends Canada upping defence spending but stresses 2% target
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on Canada to continue increasing defence spending, saying new investment plans are a good start but more is needed.
NATO chief Stoltenberg visiting Ottawa, set to meet Trudeau
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is also slated to give a speech at an event hosted by the NATO Association of Canada Wednesday evening.
Russia, North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’. What’s in the deal?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country is attacked.
Boeing CEO faces safety grilling as crash victims’ families look on
David Calhoun apologized directly to the families holding pictures of their loved ones before facing tough questions from U.S. senators about Boeing's stated commitment to safety.
Canada slaps new sanctions on Russians over Navalny’s death
The sanctions target 13 more Russians from the intelligence service, police force and corrections system for their role in the poisoning, imprisonment and death of Alexei Navalny.
Netanyahu has dissolved Israel’s war cabinet, officials say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the conflict in Gaza, Israeli officials said Monday.
Sending Canadian ship to Cuba near Russian fleet was ‘carefully’ planned: minister
A spokesman for National Defence Minister Bill Blair's office said the visit to Havana's port 'was carefully and fulsomely planned.'
Canada to continue diplomacy with alleged foreign interference actors: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada won't cut off engagement with China and India despite allegations they have interfered in Canada's democratic institutions.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa looks to be re-elected after ANC reaches deal
The deal between two sharply antagonistic parties marks the start of a new era in South African politics, which has been utterly dominated by the ANC since it swept to power.
Canada lays new Russia sanctions, says Moscow meddling in Moldova election
The actions come as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the G7 Summit in Italy, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine remains a key topic.
