1 hour ago South Korea’s Lee Wants Trade Deal with US Before July Deadline

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung hopes to clinch a trade agreement with the US ahead of a looming July deadline, according to his nominee for prime minister, after a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump was called off at the last minute.

Economics

2 h. ago Modi Misses Chance to Push for US Trade Deal as Trump Leaves G

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no opportunity to push for a US trade deal with Donald Trump after the American president left the Group of Seven leaders’ summit early, a potential setback for New Delhi as recent tariff negotiations hit hurdles.

Economics

3 h. ago Feds partner with Canadian firm to accelerate AI use in public service

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government has signed memorandums of understanding with Cohere and the United Kingdom.

Economics

11 h. ago Sikh separatists stage Calgary protest against Indian prime minister’s visit to G7

It was another day of protests in Calgary as world leaders attended the G7 summit in nearby Kananaskis, with the biggest crowd made up of about 30 Sikh separatists.

Politics

15 h. ago Saskatchewan premier says he can ’get behind’ Ottawa’s energy superpower vision

CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he can truly get behind some of the statements Prime Minister Mark Carney has made about making Canada an energy superpower. Moe says he can hardly be called a member of the “Liberal booster club” and it’s unusual for him to express support for that political stripe. But […]

Other

16 h. ago European Union leaders say Canada will sign defence procurement pact this month

KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit the administrative capital of the European Union on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission […]

Politics

20 h. ago Mark Carney to meet Donald Trump today at G7 summit in Alberta amid ’sensitive’ talks

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet this morning with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta. It’s Trump’s first visit to Canada since he started repeatedly saying the country should become an American state, leading Canadians to boo the American anthem at hockey games. Trump stormed out of the last […]

Politics

23 h. ago India and Cyprus to step up defense, maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, Indian PM says

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — India will step up its defense ties with Cyprus through collaboration between the two countries’ respective defense industries, the Indian prime minister said Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn’t offer details, but he said talks would begin on boosting bilateral maritime and cybersecurity cooperation. He said after talks with Cypriot President […]

Events

33 h. ago Polls Show Support for Japan’s Ishiba Recovering Before Election

Public support for Japan’s prime minister is holding up after the government moved to address high rice prices, according to new opinion polls, a positive sign for Shigeru Ishiba as he heads into an election and tries to reach a trade agreement with the US.

Politics

42 h. ago Carney arrives in Alberta for G7 summit with Trump meeting 1st on agenda

The sit-down, expected to focus on a new Canada-U.S. trade and security deal, comes after Carney met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ottawa ahead of the summit.

Politics

43 h. ago Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada’s priorities as the G7 summit host, but there’s still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days. “Leaders (will) meet at a moment of enormous flux globally, when tensions among G7 members are especially pronounced,” Carney’s foreign […]

Politics

44 h. ago U.K. PM Starmer in Ottawa to talk trade, Middle East conflict with Carney ahead of G7

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney today before the two leaders leave for the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. He will meet Carney this morning in his West Block office on Parliament Hill before both leaders fly separately to Calgary. Last night, Starmer had […]

Politics

44 h. ago Carney’s task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada’s most important goal will be to keep the G7 from falling apart — even if that means not issuing a joint statement. “Keeping this informal international organization together […]

Politics

49 h. ago Conrad Black: Let’s make a bonfire of Canada’s ghastly wokeness

It is irritating and distressing to see Canada robotically following the British and French and two other countries in imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers over their comments related to the West Bank. It is also annoying that our new prime minister, who squeaked to a minority victory through a histrionic imposture of a […]

Events

50 h. ago UK Sends Jets to Protect Its Military Bases Over Iran Threat

The UK is moving aircraft to the Middle East to protect its military bases, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as he urged Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict.

Events

62 h. ago U.K. to hold national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse

LONDON — The British government announced Saturday it will hold a national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse, something it has long been pressured to do by opposition politicians — and Elon Musk. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would accept a recommendation from an independent reviewer for a judge-led inquiry with the power to […]

Society

67 h. ago PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

OTTAWA — Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister has signalled he’s in no rush to deal with the crumbling building. Prime […]

Transport

67 h. ago British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. The summit starts Sunday against a backdrop of mounting tensions and violence in the Middle East triggered by Israel’s attack on Iranian missile and nuclear sites on Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is hosting the […]

Politics

2 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith and Mark Carney now talking big energy projects for Alberta

'I can tell you there are ways we can find accommodation,' says Premier Danielle Smith, on negotiating with Prime Minister Mark Carney

Transport

2 d. ago Bell: 'Productive discussions' — Smith and Carney talking big energy projects for Alberta

'I can tell you there are ways we can find accommodation,' says Premier Danielle Smith, on negotiating with Prime Minister Mark Carney

Transport