Tag: World
Hurricane Priscilla grows in Pacific as Tropical Storm Jerry forms in east
Priscilla neared Category 3 status on Tuesday just off the west coast of Mexico, spinning with maximum sustained winds around 175 kph and moving north.
Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as conflict in Gaza grinds on
A divided Israel marks two years since the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7 2023, which sparked a conflict in Gaza that continues amid renewed peace talks.
Brazil’s Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs, sanctions in call
The two leaders held a 30-minute call earlier in the day and agreed to meet in person "soon," the statement said, adding the call had a friendly tone.
Hundreds of climbers stranded on Mount Everest amid freak blizzard
The freak blizzard struck during China's Golden Week holiday, which marks the start of a busy tourist season on Mt. Everest.
France’s new prime minister resigns hours after naming government
The newly elected prime minister of France has resigned hours after naming a new government, which has further complicated the political landscape in the nation.
Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says
Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are others involved, stating no further information can be shared due to privacy laws.
Conflict in Gaza not over yet, Rubio warns
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC's Meet the Press that Hamas had "basically" agreed to President Donald Trump's proposal.
Gaza flotilla activists allege ‘stress and humiliation’ in Israeli custody
On his return at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport late Saturday, Italian journalist Saverio Tommasi said Israeli soldiers withheld medicines and treated prisoners “like monkeys.”
Gaza ceasefire plan in works, hostages could be freed within days
Netanyahu says Hamas agreed to release hostages due to military pressure as a U.S.-led plan aims to end the Gaza war and free captives within days.
Germany’s Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to drones
Munich Airport reopens after second drone disruption in 24 hrs; over 6,500 affected as EU faces surge in mysterious drone flyovers near key infrastructure.
Tens of thousands march in Barcelona to protest against Israel’s aid blockade in Gaza
Tens of thousands march in Barcelona as Spain, Italy, and Portugal hold mass protests condemning Israel’s aid blockade in Gaza and calling for stronger EU action.
After 2 weeks, why the Kneecap ‘entry ban’ in Canada remains unclear
Conservative and NDP MPs are now demanding answers from the government and say they are open to pursuing investigations into Gasparro, and whether his announcement was approved.
Hamas says it accepts some parts of Trump’s Gaza peace plan amid ultimatum
The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal with Israel by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught.
U.S. strike kills 4 on vessel accused of carrying drugs: Hegseth
It’s the fourth deadly strike in the Caribbean and the latest since President Donald Trump told U.S. lawmakers he was treating drug traffickers as unlawful combatants.
Iranian oil executive barred from Canada for being senior regime official
The case of Mohammadreza Mazloumiaboukheili marks a success for the Canadian government’s efforts to keep Iranian officials out of the country.