Canada immigration backlog falls below 1 million in 2026 as PR backlog hits record high
Opening Summary Canada’s overall immigration backlog has dropped below one million applications in 2026, marking a significant improvement in processing delays. However, the backlog for permanent residence applications has reached…
Iran Warns of ‘Zero Restraint’ if Oil Sites Hit Again as Qatar Demands End to Attacks
Opening Summary Iran has warned it will show “zero restraint” if its oil and gas infrastructure is targeted again, while Qatar has called for an immediate end to attacks on…
CBSA Removes Two Foreign Nationals Over Organized Criminality Linked to Extortion and Gang Activity
Opening Summary The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has removed two foreign nationals, Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, from Canada after they were found inadmissible due to links with…
Iran Vows Retaliation After Reports of Israeli Strike on Major Gas Field
Opening Summary Iran has vowed retaliation after reports that Israel carried out strikes on a major gas field inside Iranian territory. The attack reportedly targeted the South Pars gas field,…
Four Arrested as International Syndicate Accused of Using Canadians as Drug Mules
Opening Summary Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested four individuals linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate accused of luring Canadians into acting as drug mules. Officials said the operation…
India Condemns Pakistan Over Alleged Kabul Airstrikes on Hospital During Ramadan
Opening Summary India has strongly condemned Pakistan at the United Nations over alleged airstrikes on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, which reportedly killed more than 400 people and…
‘Extremely Hazardous’ Winter Storm Forces Highway Closures in Northeastern Ontario
Opening Summary A powerful winter storm described as “extremely hazardous” has forced the closure of several highways across northeastern Ontario, Canada. Authorities issued travel warnings as heavy snow, strong winds,…
Iran War ‘Not a Matter for NATO,’ Merz Says as Starmer Rejects Wider Conflict
Opening Summary German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the ongoing war involving Iran is “not a matter for NATO,” emphasizing that the military alliance has no mandate to participate in the…
Prime Ministers Carney and Støre Discuss Arctic Security and Technology Cooperation
Opening Summary Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held discussions focused on strengthening security and resilience in the Arctic and High North. The leaders…
Iran Says It Has Not Asked for Ceasefire and Sees No Reason for Talks With United States
Opening Summary Iran has said it has not requested a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, and sees no reason to begin negotiations with Washington,…