Tag: World
Trudeau heads to G20 summit in Brazil. Here’s what’s on the agenda
John Kirton, head of the G20 Research Group, says the forum is the main tool countries have to prepare for the second Donald Trump presidency.
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon’s Baalbek kill 6, injure 11 others: ministry
Israeli airstrikes on the village of Khreibeh in the Baalbek District of eastern Lebanon killed six people on Saturday, including three children the Lebanese health ministry said.
Ukraine war likely to end more quickly under Trump, Zelenskyy says
'From our side, we must do everything so that this war ends next year, ends through diplomatic means,' Zelenskyy said in a Ukrainian radio interview aired on Saturday.
Montreal port operations to resume Saturday after government orders end to lockout
The Port of Montreal authority confirms that the Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered operations to resume as of 7 a.m. Saturday.
Global measles cases jumped 20% in 2023 due to ‘inadequate’ vaccine use
The world saw a 20 per cent jump in measles cases in 2023, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the poorest countries and those riddled by conflict.
France-Israel soccer match: Paris boosts security after Amsterdam clashes
A heavy police presence but few visiting fans are expected when France hosts Israel in Nations League soccer on Thursday, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam.
Trudeau off to Latin America for APEC and G20 summits
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to leave this afternoon for the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, followed by the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Explosion outside Brazil Supreme Court leads to evacuation, 1 dead: officials
A police statement said an artifact exploded outside the court in the capital of Brasilia, while local firefighters confirmed that one person died at the scene.
Concerns about Mexico’s trade policies toward China ‘legitimate’: Freeland
Chrystia Freeland said she shares concerns about Mexico not putting tariffs on Chinese vehicles, which has sparked calls to cut Mexico out of free trade talks with the U.S.
Trial set for U.K. suspect accused of killing 3 girls at Taylor Swift dance class
The accused will face trial Jan. 20 in Liverpool Crown Court on three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder and additional charges.
U.S. flights to Haiti barred for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
The U.S. FAA issued a notice prohibiting U.S. civil aviation operations in the territory and airspace of Haiti below 10,000 feet for 30 days.
‘A masterclass in climate destruction’: UN chief urges action at COP29
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders that the world was in the 'final countdown' to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 C.
Kate Middleton fans slam TV star for ‘vile’ comment about princess’s looks
Narinder Kaur is facing harsh blowback for her comments about the Princess of Wales' appearance at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
Amsterdam braces for potential of more violence after week of unrest
The warnings by police come as the city continues to face tensions following violence last week targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.
Canada, U.S. should eye own trade deal if no Mexican tariffs on China: Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Mexico "shouldn't have a seat at the table" in upcoming North American free trade talks if it doesn't match tariffs on Chinese imports.
