The Ecuadorean diplomat tasked with shepherding the fourth round of talks for a global plastic treaty in Ottawa this week says the world cannot wait much longer for governments to get it right
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Joly urges halt to escalating violence as Israel suspected of airstrike on Iran
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is once again urging Israel and Iran to prevent their long-running conflict from spiralling into a broader Middle East crisis
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday that it received “last minute” information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, but didn’t participate in the apparent attack, officials said
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people and trapping 70 workers in quarries
he strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, trapping dozens in quarries and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings. A tsunami warning was triggered but later lifted
World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after Israeli strike kills 7 workers
An Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, leading the charity to suspend delivery Tuesday of vital food aid to Gaza, where Israel’s offensive has pushed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to the brink of starvation.
MP Han Dong, political party officials set to address foreign interference inquiry
A federal inquiry into foreign interference is set to hear from the Independent MP at the centre of allegations about foreign meddling in Canadian elections.
Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza
As the war in Gaza grinds through a sixth month, each side has publicly insisted that its own idea of victory is in reach and rejected international efforts to stem the bloodshed.
Cargo ship lost power, issued mayday before hitting Baltimore’s bridge: governor
A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors
Canada welcomes Gaza ceasefire vote at United Nations Security Council: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada welcomes the United Nations Security Council’s call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas during Muslim holy month of Ramadan
UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began
The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand for a cease-fire in Gaza, with the U.S. angering Israel by abstaining from the vote
Canada won’t shift foreign policy, Joly says as NDP calls for Palestine recognition
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada will not change its foreign policy based on a push from the NDP to “officially recognize the state of Palestine.”
International students face growing mental distress in Canada, advocates warn
Unable to pay his tuition for the upcoming semester, the student said his parents were selling their home in India and it still wasn’t enough.
Trudeau speaks with Haiti’s outgoing PM about crisis, need for political agreement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken with Haiti’s now-departing prime minister about the ongoing humanitarian, security and political crises in that country.
U.S. officials investigating after five Canadians killed in Nashville plane crash
U.S. authorities continue to investigate a plane crash in Tennessee that killed five Canadians.
House of Commons silent, Parliament Hill flag at half-mast after death of Mulroney
Members of Parliament are absent from the House of Commons as Canadians mourn the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
Fired scientists failed to protect sensitive information, newly released records say
Two scientists at a high-security laboratory lost their jobs after reviews found they failed to protect sensitive assets and information and played down their collaborations with Chinese government agencies, newly released records show
Ottawa will shut down shady post-secondary institutions if provinces don’t: Miller
Ottawa is ready to step in and shut down shady schools that are abusing the international student program if provinces don’t crack down, Immigration Minister Marc Miller warned Tuesday
Israel and Hamas indicate no deal is imminent after Biden signals Gaza cease-fire could be close
Israel and Hamas on Tuesday played down chances of an imminent breakthrough in talks for a cease-fire in Gaza, after U.S. President Joe Biden said Israel has agreed to pause its offensive during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some hostages