Canadian men and children held in Syria pursue human-rights complaints against Ottawa / Globe and Mail / Canada
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:21 am more...
Canadian men and children detained in Syria have formally filed human rights complaints against Ottawa, accusing the government of discriminatory neglect amid prolonged, dangerous conditions. The growing outcry raises serious questions about Canada's responsibility to protect its citizens, even when they find themselves in far-flung, dire circumstances.
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Trump moves to block US entry for foreign students planning to study at Harvard University / City News / Toronto
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 9:21 pm more...
Authorities are cracking down on international academic influence as Trump moves to bar foreign students from entering Harvard, citing concerns over espionage and intellectual property theft. White House comments underscore a hardline stance that has raised eyebrows over its impact on academic openness.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy wants face-to-face talks with Putin but the Russian leader shows no readiness / City News / Toronto
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has sharply criticized Moscow’s proposed ceasefire conditions, labelling them as ultimatums while insisting on face-to-face negotiations with President Putin. This high-stakes diplomatic exchange underscores the relentless tension on the eastern front, leaving little room for ambiguity in this conflict’s latest chapter.
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Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council / City News / Toronto
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
In a diplomatic twist that might raise more than a few eyebrows, five countries have been elected to the United Nations Security Council, acquiring influential veto powers. This unexpected rotation underscores an intriguing realignment in global power dynamics, capturing the attention of international policymakers.
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Harper urges Canada-India rapprochement, omitting Nijjar probe
Monday, June 2, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called for improved Canada-India relations while conspicuously sidestepping questions surrounding the murder probe linked to Hardeep Singh Nijjar. His remarks suggest a deliberate focus on diplomatic renewal despite the unresolved controversy.
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Ukraine and Russia engage in peace talks mediated in Istanbul
Monday, June 2, 2025, 7:21 am more...
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia reconvened in Istanbul for direct peace talks amid escalating tensions. Under Turkish mediation, both sides are exploring avenues to de-escalate conflict, with negotiators cautiously optimistic while observers note the talks carry the usual mix of high stakes and diplomatic theatrics.
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US Officials Warn of Imminent Chinese Military Aggression in Asia-Pacific
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:22 pm more...
U.S. defense leaders issued stark warnings about a potentially imminent threat from China in the Asia-Pacific region. The comments, highlighting concerns over Beijing's evolving military capabilities, have sparked international debate as Chinese officials dismiss the statements as provocative.
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Canada urges Israel to scrap new West Bank settlements
Friday, May 30, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
Canadian officials have issued a pointed call for Israel to abandon its plans for establishing new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The diplomatic message underscores the country’s longstanding reservations about settlement expansion and its hopes to temper regional tensions—because sometimes diplomacy comes with a side of stubborn insistence.
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Gaza Aid Controversy: ‘Mafia-like’ Tactics and Suspended Assistance
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
In Gaza, an Israeli envoy lambastes independent aid delivery as a “mafia-like” shakedown, claiming that any loss of control by Hamas endangers its hold. Meanwhile, a Canadian humanitarian group has abruptly suspended its aid, accusing the Israeli system of exacerbating local hardships. The conflicting reports underline the absurd complexity of relief efforts in the beleaguered region.
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Pompeo Reassures on Canadian Sovereignty Amid U.S. Concerns
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 9:21 pm more...
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a pointed message assuring that Canada’s sovereignty remains unthreatened, despite murmurs of U.S. overreach. Speaking at a defence convention, he combined earnest reassurances with a dash of bravado, leaving the audience to ponder whether this is cautious diplomacy or simply hot air.
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