Tag: Politics
Claudia Sheinbaum poised to become Mexico’s 1st female president
'I will become the first woman president of Mexico,' Sheinbaum said, shortly after electoral authorities announced a statistical sample showed she held an irreversible lead.
Israel has proposed 3-phase deal that could end hostilities with Hamas, Biden says
Biden added that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal for an extended ceasefire.
Western U president suggests divestment from Israel not possible as encampment continues
Western University President Alan Shepard and the Western Divestment Coalition are trading public statements as a pro-Palestinian encampment continues.
Multiplying health crises pose ‘existential threats’ to WHO emergencies team
The World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing 'existential threats' as multiplying health crises have left it short of cash, an independent report said.
Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists over security law
Those found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion included former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung, Lam Cheuk-ting, Helena Wong and Raymond Chan.
Trudeau to attend G7 and Ukraine peace summits next month
Justin Trudeau's focus at the G7 summit will be on highlighting the importance of democracy, promoting fair economic growth and combating foreign interference.
Trudeau says Canada ‘horrified’ by Israeli strikes in Rafah but mum on action
Trudeau says Canada "in no way" supports the attacks on Rafah, which had become a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.
A new global pandemic agreement is near. But why can’t countries agree on a plan?
After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed — for now — to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic.
Canada waives fees on permits for Haitian temporary residents
Haitians with temporary resident status in Canada can now apply for a study permit, open work permit or status extension at no cost.
Labour leader Keir Starmer will face Rishi Sunak in U.K.’s election. Who is he?
Keir Starmer, the Labour party’s 61-year-old leader, is current favourite to win the country’s July 4 election and would be the first Labour prime minister since 2010.
Canada ranked 7th in foreign aid spending among richest nations
While Canada is one of the top contributors to foreign aid among some of the world's richest countries, a fifth of the spending never leaves Canada's borders.
U.K.’s Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for summer
Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has been in power since 2010, the longest reign for a party in the U.K. in modern times, but his party has fallen out of favour.
Canada appoints new ambassadors to Palestinian Authority, UN
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian Authority.
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state in ‘historic’ move
Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move that deepens Israel’s isolation.
Canada lays new sanctions on Russia over North Korean weapons transfer
Canada is imposing new sanctions against Russia over Moscow's alleged use of North Korean missiles in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year.