Tag: World
Canada invites Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman to G7 summit: sources
It is not yet known if bin Salman has accepted the invitation. He did not attend last year's G7 summit in Italy despite being invited there as well.
Greta Thunberg, other activists detained after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship
Israeli authorities said the mission is a 'media provocation.'
Australian journalist hit by rubber bullet while reporting from L.A. protests
9News' Lauren Tomasi was struck with a rubber bullet as she reported live near the front line of the protests surrounding Los Angeles's metropolitan detention centre.
U.S. and China to talk trade after Trump, Xi call
Delegations from China and the United States will be discussing trade in-person on Monday in London after phone call between U.S. President Trump and China's President Xi.
Ukraine says Russia launched 479 drones in major bombardment
Ukraine is short-handed on the front line against its bigger enemy and needs further military support from its Western partners, especially air defences.
NATO must make ‘quantum leap’ of 400% in air, missile defence: Rutte
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to call on member countries on Monday to increase their missile and air defences by 400 per cent.
Pope criticizes political nationalism, prays for reconciliation and dialogue
Soon after becoming pope, Leo pledged to work for unity and peace.
Russia awaits Ukraine’s confirmation on planned exchange of dead soldiers: officials
On the front line in the war, Russia said that it had pushed into Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region.
Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 5 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots
The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and displaced around 90 per cent of its population.
Israel vows to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza
Israel says it will block an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza, citing enforcement of its naval blockade amid ongoing conflict.
Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles over protests against immigration raids, sparking clashes, arrests, and pushback from California leaders.
Israel retrieves body of Thai hostage as 95 people are reported killed in Gaza
Fifty-five hostages remain in Gaza. Israel says more than half are dead.
Carney says Canada to focus on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting
Canada is expecting to welcome leaders of the other liberal democracies that make up the G7: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and the European Union.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 4
The first wave on Ukraine's second-largest city was a large Russian drone-and-missile attack in the early hours.
Canadians facing device searches and detainment is ‘not a pattern,’ U.S. ambassador says
A survey in early May found 52 per cent of respondents feel that "it is no longer safe for all Canadians travelling to the United States."