US & World

As political tensions with India remain at an all-time high, the Trudeau government is preparing to make some incremental progress with a key ally in its Indo-Pacific strategy — Japan.  Japan’s minister of economy, trade and industry will be in Ottawa Thursday. As political tensions with India remain at an …

The diplomatic relationship between Canada and India exploded this week when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India’s government of being involved in the June killing of B.C.’s Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh man who supported the push for an independent Sikh homeland called Khalistan.  Some key points in history …

It certainly wasn’t the first time a government was accused of orchestrating a killing on foreign soil, but observers around the world were nonetheless shocked by Prime Minister’s Justin Trudeau’s allegation that India’s leaders had a hand in killing a Canadian citizen earlier this year in B.C.  Assassinations aren’t just …

After a dismal start, the UN is hosting a “halftime summit” about its 15-year plan to meet a series of human-development targets by 2030. Delegates will try to focus on problems like extreme poverty and gender equality while watching for sparks between the representatives of Ukraine and Russia.  Meanwhile, watch …

Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran flew out of Tehran on Monday, officials said, part of a deal that saw nearly $6 billion US in Iranian assets unfrozen.  Tensions remain high between countries despite deal. Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with …

Officials have warned that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a second devastating crisis” as diarrhea spread among those who drank contaminated water. Officials concerned about disease outbreak amid lack of sanitation. Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where …

Siamak Namazi, freed in a U.S.-Iran prisoner swap, issued a dire warning about those who are still trapped in Evin Prison, and what the future might hold if Iran is allowed to keep using foreign nationals as diplomatic hostages. 5 American citizens freed in U.S.-Iran prisoner swap. Critics say this …

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Thursday that 41 Canadian diplomats have left India after CBC News reported earlier that a large number of them had departed the country overnight. Foreign affairs minister says Canada won't retaliate by stripping Indian diplomats' immunity Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Thursday that …

No politician or government body singled out the video by name. But the comments come just after pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said in a video uploaded to social media. Tensions escalating amid Canada’s accusations of India foreign interference Federal public safety officials and politicians say Hindus from India are …

The anxiety is palpable on the streets of Punjab, India's only state with a majority Sikh population, following Canada's allegations linking Indian government agents to the killing of Canadian citizen and pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Many in Sikh-majority state wary of fallout from allegations surrounding Canadian …