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Canada urges Israel not to press ahead with ‘devastating’ Rafah offensive
In a joint statement with the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, Justin Trudeau said the impact of an incursion into Rafah would be 'devastating'.
Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Vladimir Putin says Russia has a preference
As Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, President Vladimir Putin said Russia has a preference for who takes the White House.
Japan’s economy falls into recession after shrinking for 2nd straight quarter
The surprisingly weak performance in a second consecutive quarter saw Japan lose its title as the world's third-largest economy, replaced by Germany.
U.S. security threat warning concerns Russian nuclear capabilities in space: reports
A cryptic statement about a "national security threat" is related to Russia’s attempts to develop a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon not yet in orbit, U.S. media reported.
White House says some Palestinians in U.S. will be shielded from deportation
Some Palestinians will be covered under what’s known as “deferred enforced departure,” an authority used at a president’s discretion.
Keeping NATO strong is in U.S. interests, chief says amid Trump remarks
Jens Stoltenberg's remarks come days after U.S. Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said members who miss their spending targets should be abandoned.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Whistler, B.C. for Invictus Games training camp
Prince Harry is the founder of the Games for wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans.
Biden calls Trump’s comments questioning NATO commitment ‘un-American,’ ‘dumb’
U.S. President Joe Biden sharply criticized Donald Trump on Tuesday over his comments questioning future support for NATO allies in the event of an attack.
Estonia’s PM is on a Russian wanted list. What prompted the Kremlin’s move?
The name of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas appeared on the Russian Interior Ministry’s list of people wanted on unspecified criminal charges.
‘Societal misalignments’ could make AI dangerous, OpenAI CEO warns
Sam Altman reiterated his call for a body like the International Atomic Energy Agency to be created to oversee AI that’s likely advancing faster than the world expects.
Canadian-Russian woman pleads guilty in U.S. to sending military components to Russia
The Canadian-Russian woman was charged with smuggling, conspiracy to violate sanctions and wire fraud conspiracy in late October.
Biden says U.S. seeking 6-week pause on fighting in Gaza but ‘gaps’ remain
Biden and his aides are working to broker another pause in Israel's conflict with Hamas in order to send humanitarian aid and supplies into the region and get hostages out.
Joly calls NATO ‘united’ as Trump says he’d encourage Russian attacks on members
Ottawa says NATO's military alliance is essential to Canada’s security but stopped short of criticizing Donald Trump for threatening to abandon members who miss spending targets.
Taiwan a key hurdle to Canada restoring military talks: China envoy
Last year, Canada and the U.S. sailed warships through the Taiwan Strait as part of what Washington calls "freedom of navigation" operations.
Canada provides support to citizen arrested for opening Thai plane door
Global Affairs Canada said it is 'aware' a Canadian was arrested and is providing 'consular assistance' after authorities say a man opened an emergency door on a plane in Thailand.