Tag: World
Hungary ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing final hurdle for membership
The vote, which passed with 188 votes for and six against, was the culmination of months of wrangling by Hungary's allies to convince its nationalist government to lift its block.
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
Law enforcement officials believe the U.S. Air Force member doused himself in accelerant and ignited the flames in an apparent protest.
Airline warns summer schedule at risk due to Boeing. Here’s why
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is expecting the airline will receive even fewer Boeing aircraft by the end of June than previously expected.
Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh to resign. Why?
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh's resignation comes amid growing U.S. pressure on President Mahmoud Abbas to shake up the Palestinian Authority.
Alexei Navalny was close to being freed in prisoner swap, ally claims
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap at the time of his death, a close ally said on Monday.
Poland wants allies to keep taking Ukraine war seriously, Canada ambassador says
With support for Ukraine reportedly waning in other Western countries, Canada's ambassador to Poland urges allies to remain engaged in the war against Russia.
Canada is facing ‘irrelevance’ on world stage, ex-defence chief warns
When asked what he thinks is Canada's biggest national security risk, retired general Rick Hillier says it is Canada's 'irrelevance' on the world stage.
Ukrainians seeking refuge in Calgary worry about support faltering on 2nd anniversary of invasion
Calgarians marked the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine on Saturday.
Hundreds attend rally in Vancouver on 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion
On the second anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine, hundreds of people gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery Saturday afternoon for a rally in support of Ukraine.
2 years into Ukraine-Russia conflict, people reflect on hard choices, fractured families
Back in Ukraine, residents like Olyna Mischenko continue to deal not only with razed homes but with severed relationships.
Trudeau calls Putin a “weakling” for executing Navalny, other opponents
Speaking with reporters at the end of his visit to the capital Kiyv, Justin Trudeau accused Putin of "executing" opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Alexei Navalny’s body has been handed to his mother, aide confirms
Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, thanked “everyone” who had called on Russian authorities to return Navalny’s body to his mother.
Trudeau signs new Ukraine security pact during Kyiv visit
The agreement is aimed at fortifying both the Ukrainian military and the country's struggling economy, as world leaders mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Trudeau, Western leaders in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia invasion
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday.
Two years after Russian invasion, Ukrainians continue to arrive in Manitoba
Nearly 29,000 Ukrainians have presented to Manitoba's reception centre at the Winnipeg airport with more than 23,600 provincial health cards issued.