Iran’s currency sinks to new historic low as nuclear sanctions deepen economic strain
Iran’s economy came under renewed pressure this week as the rial plunged to a new historic low, driven by tightening nuclear-related sanctions and a worsening outlook for foreign currency reserves.…
Canadian authorities seize thousands of kilos of illicit drugs in major nationwide crackdown
Canadian law-enforcement agencies have carried out one of the country’s largest drug enforcement operations in recent years, seizing thousands of kilograms of illicit narcotics in coordinated raids across multiple provinces.…
Russia says it remains committed to expanding trade with India despite “obstacles” imposed by third countries: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
Russia has reaffirmed its intention to deepen economic ties with India, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying Moscow is firmly focused on expanding bilateral trade despite what he described as…
Starmer says China poses national security threat; Beijing condemns remarks as “irresponsible”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described China as a national security threat, sharpening London’s stance toward Beijing and signalling a tougher approach to foreign interference, cyber activity, and strategic…
Ottawa confirms Canadian activist injured in settler attack in West Bank, calls incident “deeply concerning”
The Canadian government has confirmed that a Canadian activist was injured in an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, an incident that has drawn renewed attention to…
IMD warns parts of India may face more cold wave days this year as winter patterns shift
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an early seasonal outlook warning that several regions across the country may experience more cold wave days than usual this winter, signalling a…
Zelenskyy arrives in Paris to rally support as Trump advances his own Ukraine plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris on Monday for high-level talks aimed at strengthening European backing for Kyiv at a moment when Donald Trump is pushing his own proposal…
UNAIDS chief urges Carney government to protect foreign aid and global health funding amid fiscal pressures
The head of UNAIDS has appealed directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging Canada not to scale back its commitments to foreign aid and global health programs as Ottawa reviews…
Netanyahu requests presidential pardon as corruption trial continues, weeks after Trump urged Israel to clear him
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally submitted a request for a presidential pardon, a dramatic turn in his long-running corruption trial that has gripped Israel’s political landscape for years.…
Federal environment minister rejects claims Ottawa is scaling back climate policy after Alberta MOU
Canada’s Environment Minister has pushed back firmly against suggestions that the federal government is softening or rolling back its climate commitments following the recently signed energy memorandum of understanding (MOU)…