17 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

35 h. ago Carney says Trump’s multiple objectives demand ‘nimble’ trade talk strategy

Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump has multiple objectives in his trade talks with various countries, including how it will impact the U.S. budget.

Economics

45 h. ago Alberta and Carney: conflict and collision — Can Alberta survive Carney’s net

It should be evident to Albertans that the province is on a collision course with the federal Liberal government, driven by a fundamental disagreement: will Alberta and Western Canada be allowed to fully develop its hydrocarbon endowment, or will that economic value be lost in pursuit of the climate policy known as “net zero”? This […]

Events

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

3 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

3 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

5 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

6 d. ago U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

Canada’s move to drop the tax came just as the first payment under the tax was about to come due

Economics

7 d. ago Stock Futures Rise on Trade Talks, Dollar Weakens: Markets Wrap

Stock-index futures advanced and Asian equities edged up as progress in several trade negotiations boosted risk appetite.

Economics

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

7 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 Craziest Edmonton Oilers trade talk? Toronto sports commentator for the win

In Edmonton, Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer is talking about 25-year-old Evan Bouchard signing a new four-year deal. That is sensible and informed hockey rumour talk, the kind that Stauffer regularly provides. In Toronto? Well, you can count on one Toronto sports commentator or another to be hatching some wild-eyed and negative outcome for the […]

Sport

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

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