Tag: Politics
A plan is taking shape — quietly — to send European troops to Ukraine
Alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops into Ukraine to enforce any peace settlement.
Ukraine’s future in sharp focus as leaders meet after Trump-Putin call
The future of Ukraine is the top item on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference after a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week.
Ukrainians in Canada react to Trump’s comments on the prospects for peace
Ukrainians who fled to Canada following Russia's invasion say they feel betrayed by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on the prospects for peace in Ukraine.
NATO must get on ‘wartime mindset,’ military alliance chief urges
NATO's secretary-general said as the U.S. proceeds on Ukraine peace talks with Russia, the alliance will work to ensure Moscow never tries to attack Ukraine again.
Hamas says it will free three more Israeli hostages as planned
Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Trudeau meeting NATO, EU leaders as U.S. tariff threat continues
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's one-day visit in Brussels includes a meeting with NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte and the European Union's two most senior leaders.
Gaza ceasefire could end if Hamas doesn’t release hostages: Netanyahu
Hamas said Monday — and reiterated Tuesday — that it planned to delay the release of three more hostages after accusing Israel of failing to meet the terms of the ceasefire.
Palestinians won’t have right to return to Gaza under U.S. plan: Trump
Trump, in an interview with FOX News that was set to air on Monday, said “No, they wouldn’t” when asked if Palestinians in Gaza would have a right to return to the territory.
Millions will die due to ‘ruthless’ USAID cuts, Vatican charity warns
Pope Francis’ point-man on development aid insists that the Trump administration remember Christian principles about caring for others as it begins governing.
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador
The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.
Trudeau in Paris for AI summit as Trump set to announce new tariffs
Trump said Sunday he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including from Canada.
Americans could face higher prices on Shein and Temu. Here’s why
Americans are likely to pay more for products from platforms like Shein and Temu as the U.S. Postal Service said it would stop accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong.
Trump’s proposal the U.S. ‘take over’ Gaza rejected by allies, adversaries
Trump on Tuesday detailed a plan to build new settlements for Palestinians outside the Gaza Strip, and for the U.S. to take “ownership” in redeveloping the war-torn territory.
China hits back at U.S. with counter tariffs, will investigate Google
China countered President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Tuesday.
Mexican president says tariffs delayed after ‘good’ talk with Trump
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum said she and U.S president Trump reached "a series of agreements" during their conversation.