Tag: World
Calgary residents asked to be patient ahead of G7 summit in Kananaskis
Days away from the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is asking for some of the patience and hospitality residents always show when large events come to Alberta.
U.S. reducing diplomatic, military presence in Middle East as tensions rise
The U.S. State Department said it has ordered the departure of all non-essential personnel from its embassies in Baghdad, Bahrain and Kuwait following a review.
A Northern Ireland town has seen 2 nights of anti-immigrant violence. Why?
Police say 17 officers were injured during a second night of violence in the town of Ballymena, which began after two teenagers were arrested for an alleged sexual assault.
Why are people having fewer children? ‘Financial limitations’ a top barrier
A new report is shedding light on why birth rates are falling around the world and suggests it's not from people choosing to have fewer children.
U.S., China agree to framework to get trade truce back on track
The meetings appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken a fragile truce on trade reached in Geneva last month.
US depends on Canadian oil, despite Trump’s comments, Cenovus CEO says
The CEO of Cenovus Energy said the economies of Canada and the U.S. are inextricably linked, despite President Trump's claims the U.S. doesn't need to import anything from Canada.
OPEC secretary-general takes aim at net-zero targets calling them ‘detached from reality’
The Secretary General of OPEC told the Global Energy Show in Calgary that energy demand is expected to increase by 24 per cent by the year 2050.
World Bank lowers global growth forecast, citing trade war ‘turbulence’
Citing 'trade barriers,' the World Bank downgraded the global economic growth forecast to 2.3 per cent this year from 2.8 in 2024, with the U.S. expanding 1.4 per cent.
Canada joins allies in sanctioning 2 Israeli ministers for Gaza comments
Canada, the U.K. and three other countries are imposing sanctions including a travel ban on two Israeli ministers for comments made about Gaza.
Greta Thunberg deported to France after Gaza-bound aid boat intercepted
Greta Thunberg accused Israel of 'kidnapping us in international waters.'
Newlywed wife of man killed on honeymoon top suspect in India murder case
The newlywed couple set off on their honeymoon on May 20, but went missing four days later, prompting a widespread rescue mission through wild terrain.
Australia sends crews to help Canada in its fight against wildfires
As wildfires burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from firefighters in Australia with a 96-personnel-strong contingent deployed.
Austrian school shooting leaves at least 9 dead, including suspect
At least eight people were killed in a shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, with the city's mayor saying the suspected perpetrator was also dead.
U.S., China trade talks ‘going well’ on 2nd day, Lutnick says
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he expects trade talks to continue all day, but added discussions between the U.S. and China were "going well."
How Trump’s travel ban on 12 countries is playing out at U.S. airports
The ban targeting mainly African and Middle Eastern countries kicked in Monday with no immediate signs of chaos, but some travellers with valid visa said they faced extra scrutiny.