Tag: Politics
3/16: Face the Nation – CBS News
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the U.S. launches airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, Margaret Brennan speaks to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Plus, President Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, joins.
GTA Liberal candidate’s relations with China consulate trigger fresh concerns
Peter Yuen attended a Queen’s Park ceremony in 2016 to commemorate the authoritarian regime’s 67th anniversary alongside then-Ontario Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne.
Israeli troops will stay in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely: minister
Israeli forces have taken over more than half of Gaza in a renewed campaign to pressure Hamas to release hostages after Israel ended their ceasefire last month.
History can help us try to understand Donald Trump’s tariffs, professor says
While the 1930 Smoot Hawley Tariff act was mentioned as a beacon of hope for Americans by Donald Trump, history show's the law's history has become misconstrued over time
EU pauses counter-tariffs on U.S. for 90 days after Trump’s halt
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump put a 90-day pause on his sweeping new 'reciprocal tariffs' on countries facing rates higher than his 10 per cent baseline.
China raises counter-tariffs on U.S. to 84% as Trump’s trade war escalates
Beijing also added an array of countermeasures after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the total tariff on imports from China to 104 per cent.
China vows to ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens more tariffs
The Commerce Ministry said the U.S.‘s imposition of 'so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’' on China is 'completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.'
Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail
The family of Canadian citizen Li Yonghui, who was detained by China 5 years ago but his fate since then is unknown, is speaking out in hopes of getting some answers.
Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?
Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.
South Korea’s Yoon removed as president over martial law turmoil
South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol from office Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up a new election.
‘Europe holds a lot of cards,’ EU head says as new Trump tariffs loom
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on imports from other countries on Wednesday. He says they will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods.
France’s Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for 5 years
A French court on Monday barred Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect, for embezzlement.
Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. holds separate talks on partial ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders.
Russia launches mass drone attack on Ukraine before ceasefire talks
At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services.
Russia launches deadly drone attack on Ukraine despite limited ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders.
