Tag: World
Britain calls detainment of 2 MPs by Israel ‘unacceptable’
Medical Aid for Palestinians, a charity that helped organize the visit, said the two MPs were questioned upon arrival at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport.
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.
U.S. begins collecting its 10% ‘baseline’ global tariffs on many countries
The initial 10 per cent "baseline" tariff to be paid by U.S. importers took effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET.
CEO accused of choking man on cruise ship over barefoot dancing incident
The complaint alleges that the victim was dancing barefoot on the dance floor at the ship's bar when Kenneth DeGiorgio's wife asked him to put his shoes on.
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.
YouTuber arrested for landing on forbidden island, trying to reach isolated tribe
Police said Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, was arrested after he 'left the offerings on the shore, collected sand samples, and recorded a video.'
Global markets continue sharp losses as China retaliates for U.S. tariffs
Stock markets worldwide, including Bay and Wall Streets, as well as commodities like oil and gold continued a sell-off after China retaliated for U.S tariffs.
U.S. couple finally home after month in Mexican prison over timeshare dispute
Paul and Christy Akeo of Michigan were taken into custody shortly after their plane landed in Cancun on March 4 for allegedly defrauding Palace Elite Resorts.
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.
U.S., China hold 1st military talks on maritime risks since Trump’s return
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the talks were focused on 'decreasing the incidences of unsafe and unprofessional' actions by China's naval and air forces.
Penguins and polar bears outnumber people in some tariff-hit territories
Tiny tropical islands and remote Arctic outposts with no populations are among the countries and territories that now face at least 10 per cent U.S. tariffs, with some far higher.
Hegseth faces Pentagon watchdog probe over Houthi attack plan Signal chat
The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will also look at other U.S. defense officials' use of the publicly available encrypted app.
U.S. egg imports meant to drive down prices could now face Trump tariffs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said tariffs on egg imports meant to ease a supply shortage were possible and negotiations with affected countries were ongoing.
Cuban national arrested after attempting run across Ontario bridge: RCMP
A Cuban national was arrested in mid-March after attempting to enter Canada illegally by running across the Fort Erie International Railway Bridge from the United States.
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, from highest to lowest so far
The White House released a list more than 150 countries and territories that would see at least a 10 per cent 'reciprocal tariff' from the U.S.