6 h. ago Edmonton Heritage Festival back with 68 pavilions and questions about inclusion

"That is what our festival is all about – bringing people together and celebrating multiculturalism"

Culture

8 h. ago Opinion: The retrenchment of Russian power and influence in the Middle East

Russia — previously considered to be a restraining factor on U.S. actions towards Iran — is seeing its influence in the region declining. China may be only too happy to replace it

Other

26 h. ago Trump trade war, Middle East tensions overshadow BRICS summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has some of his priorities, such as debates on artificial intelligence and climate change, front and centre for certain talks.

Economics

3 d. ago Russia won’t back down in Ukraine war, Kremlin says after Trump

Putin also emphasized the need to resolve the situation around Iran and in the broader Middle East “exclusively by political and diplomatic means,” the Kremlin aid said.

Other

4 d. ago Putin, Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Iran, Ukraine and other issues on Thursday in a “frank and constructive” phone call, the Kremlin said, in their sixth publicly disclosed chat since Trump returned to the White House. While discussing the situation around Iran and in the broader Middle East, […]

Politics

4 d. ago Middle East Conflict Was a Factor in Chile Holding Rates in June

Chile’s central bank said its decision to hold rates last month was the best option given higher uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict, including doubts on the war’s impact on inflation and monetary policy.

Events

4 d. ago Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog ‘until certain conditions are met’

Iran has limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West -- though Tehran now denies any immediate plans to resume talks with the U.S.

Science

6 d. ago Oil Steadies as Dollar Eases and Middle East Tensions Simmer

Oil steadied near the lowest levels in a month as tensions flare up in the energy-rich Middle East, returning the spotlight to the fragility of a truce between Israel and Iran.

Events

6 d. ago Paramedic shouldn’t have been fired over Israel comments: Union, law experts

The Centre for Free Expression is calling for the reinstatement of a York Region paramedic whose union says she was fired over a social media post criticizing Israel’s military operations in the Middle East. An open letter from James L. Turk, the director of the centre at Toronto Metropolitan University, and a group of lawyers […]

Events

7 d. ago Asian Banks Fuel More Than $2 Billion Loan Boom in Middle East

Middle East borrowers are ramping up loans that are being syndicated in Asia Pacific as they look to diversify fundraising beyond global bond and domestic markets.

Economics

7 d. ago Trump tells Israel, Hamas to ‘make the deal’ on ceasefire and get hostages returned

Mediators are to build on the momentum from the ceasefire with Iran and push for a truce in Gaza

Events

7 d. ago U.K. rapper Bobby Vylan leads Glastonbury festival crowd in ‘Death to the IDF’ chant

U.K. officers looking into Bobby Vylan's performance and that of Irish trio Kneecap one of whose members wore a T-shirt dedicated to Palestine Action Group, which is about to be banned under U.K. terror laws.

Events

8 d. ago Options Markets Show Traders Reposition as Mideast Tension Fades

Stocks hit record highs last week and energy futures retreated after Middle East tensions eased. But in some parts of the options markets, there are still signs of stress as investors position for potential geopolitical and macroeconomic upsets.

Economics

1 week ago Europe Gas Set for Biggest Weekly Drop in Two Years as Risks Ebb

European natural gas prices are headed for their biggest weekly retreat in almost two years after supply fears linked to tensions in the Middle East eased.

Economics

1 week ago More than 800 Canadians have left Iran, Israel amid conflict: officials

Global Affairs Canada said the agency is also aware of many Canadians across the Middle East region who have reached safety independently.

Events

1 week ago Hamas recruits teenagers by stealing food and controlling supply, some experts say

'They still control the area with aggression, even under attack,' said Dr. Igal Shiri, who works at the counterterrorism institute Meir Amit

Other

1 week ago Another group adds to call for Canada to take Iranian threat seriously

Open letter expresses concern over increasing efforts by Iran's regime to destabilize both the Middle East and Canada

Other

1 week ago Canada’s first evacuation flight leaves Middle East amid Israel

Global Affairs Canada says the flight from Jordan to Athens had 95 passengers, aided by consular staff to book commercial travel back to Canada

Events

1 week ago What could gas prices look like ahead of Canada Day weekend?

Motorists may soon benefit from falling oil prices as markets digest news from U.S. President Donald Trump that a ceasefire is imminent between Iran and Israel.

Economics

1 week ago Deals Veteran Ken Moelis Sees World ‘Getting Better Every Day’

Ken Moelis, the veteran Wall Street dealmaker, predicted a golden era of prosperity across the globe, shrugging off tariff uncertainty and wars in the Middle East.

Other