LEADERS from France, the United Kingdom, and Canada issued a stern warning to Israel for its mishandling of the humanitarian situation unfolding as a result of the aid blockade in Gaza on Monday. It has also called on Israel to end all of its military operations in Gaza with immediate effect or else brace … Read more
THE Canadian government has issued an update to its travel advisory for India, urging its citizens to avoid all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as border areas with Pakistan, due to heightened security risks and recent terror attacks. The advisory also notes that the Attari-Wagah crossing is currently closed. … Read more
A HUMAN trafficking ring promising fake jobs in Canada has been exposed in Cote d’Ivoire, where police rescued 33 West African victims who were being held and coerced into online scams, Interpol announced on Tuesday. The victims, who were from Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Togo, were trafficked to Abidjan after paying as much as $9,000 to recruiters claiming … Read more
THE newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, has been officially sworn in, putting him in a position to battle tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that could devastate Canada’s trade-dependent economy. Carney took the oath of office in the presence of Governor General Mary Simon, the personal representative of King Charles … Read more
FORMER US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by suggesting a revision of the US-Canada border, according to a report by the local US media. During two phone conversations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on 3 February, Trump reportedly expressed his desire to “revise the boundary” between the two nations and questioned … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned the imposition of tariffs by United States President Donald Trump, calling them “very dumb” and alleging that Washington was appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin while launching a trade conflict against Canada. Speaking at a press conference in the final days of his tenure, Trudeau announced that Canada would … Read more
CANADA has reiterated its commitment to enhancing diplomatic engagement with African nations, particularly as South Africa leads the G20 for the first time. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly emphasised her country’s dedication to fostering stronger relationships, using the G7 and G20 platforms to expand global cooperation. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Joly confirmed her … Read more
NIGERIA has criticised Canada for denying visas to senior military officials, including its Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, calling the move ‘disrespectful’ and damaging to diplomatic relations. According to the BBC, General Musa revealed that half of his delegation was unable to travel for an official assignment in Canada on Wednesday due to visa … Read more
CANADIAN Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, says he has planned to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa in Brussels on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to boost relations with the bloc. Trudeau’s trip was announced days after the U.S. suspended its planned tariffs of up to 25per … Read more
Canada is preparing for what could escalate into the most significant trade war with the United States in decades, as President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, addressing the press in Washington on Friday, did not mince words, warning of a strong retaliation if … Read more