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UK refuses to invite Israeli government officials to London arms fair over the war in Gaza
The U.K. has barred Israeli officials from attending its top arms fair over Gaza concerns, though Israeli defense firms may still participate in the DSEI 2025 event.
U.S. scraps Palestinian officials’ visas ahead of UN General Assembly
The U.S. State Department cited the groups' efforts to secure statehood recognition at the UN, which Canada and other countries have signed on to.
Israel launches new offensive in Gaza, says remains of 2 hostages returned
Israel says it has launched the "initial stages" of a new military offensive in Gaza City, and has recovered the remains of two hostages.
Canada places further sanctions on Russia over Moldova interference claims
Canada is imposing sanctions against 16 individuals and two entities under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations.
Canada, India name new high commissioners in step toward ‘deepening’ ties
The diplomatic appointments were agreed to in a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in June.
Brawl breaks out in Mexican Senate after debate on drug cartels
Alejandro Moreno and Senate president Gerardo Fernandez Noroña squared off as lawmakers were singing the national anthem.
UK, France, Germany start process to put sanctions back on Iran
U.N. imposed sanctions on Iran could be coming soon as Britain, France and Germany have launched a 30-day process to reimpose sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 accord.
Massive Russian strike on Ukrainian capital kills 15, hurts 48
Russian strikes hit the central part of Kyiv, one of the few times Russian attacks have reached the heart of the Ukrainian capital since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Canada joins allies for military drills off disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippines said the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec joined Philippine and Australian warships and aircraft for drills near the Scarborough Shoal.
India now faces 50% U.S. tariffs. Here’s what could be impacted
Indian officials have warned the new duties could make shipments to the U.S. commercially unviable, triggering job losses and slower economic growth.
Canada wants to sell LNG to Germany. Critics say it’s a race against time
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the goal being sold by Canadian proponents to German buyers 'is being able to ship in as little as five years.'
Denmark summons US envoy after Greenland influence operation report
Denmark officials have summoned U.S. ministers for a meeting amid reports some Americans with ties to U.S. President Donald Trump are gathering intelligence in Greenland.
Canada extending military mission in Latvia to ‘deter’ Russia, Carney says
Carney's office says there are now 2,000 Canadian Armed Forces troops in Latvia as part of Operation Reassurance, which is Canada’s largest overseas mission.
Australia says Iran directed antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador
Australia's Security Intelligence Organization is pointing the finger at Iran saying its government directed attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year, which Iran denies.
Canada seeks free trade pact with South American bloc Mercosur in new talks
Canada and South American bloc Mercosur will resume negotiations for a free-trade agreement, Brasilia and Ottawa announced on Monday after a meeting in Brazil's capital.