Canada
Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person
Officials said the infection probably came from a bird or animal.
Canada orders TikTok to close Canadian operations
Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its Canadian business, citing national security risks. Canadians will still be able to use TikTok, as the decision does not block general access to the app.
Canada alleges Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists
The Indian government has dismissed Canada's prior accusations as baseless, denying any involvement.
Canada must investigate Indigenous children disappearances: report
An estimated 150,000 children were sent to the schools between 1831 and 1996. Many of them did not return.
Trudeau slams India as tensions soar over Sikh separatist's murder
A grave Trudeau branded New Delhi's actions as "unacceptable" during a press conference in Ottawa on the diplomatic expulsions, which saw tensions reach a new height after the 2023 murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Veteran actor Jamal Uddin Hossain no more
Veteran television actor Jamal Uddin Hossain passed away at the age of 81, in the early hours of this morning in Calgary, Canada.
China slams Canadian tariff proposal as 'dangerous'
China's Commerce Ministry on Wednesday called Canada's intention to impose further tariffs on its batteries, tech products and critical minerals "dangerous," according to state media
Explainer / Why the Canadian freight rail halt will roil North American supply chains
CN and CPKC's coast-to-coast rail networks in Canada connect south of the border and serve as important supply chain links to trade corridors and ports across North America.
Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages
The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.
Canada to ban single-use plastics from 2021
Canada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced, declaring it a “global challenge” to phase out the plastic bags, straws and cutlery clogging the world’s oceans.
4 dead in Canada shootings, man in custody
Four people have been shot dead in Penticton, British Columbia, on Monday and a suspect is in custody, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement.
Saudi teen who fled family leaves Thailand for asylum in Canada
An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family saying she feared for her life has been granted asylum in Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, as Thai officials confirmed the teen was en route to Toronto.
13 canadians detained in China since Huawei CFO arrest
Canada said on Thursday that 13 of its citizens have been detained in China since Huawei Technologies Co Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested last month in Vancouver at the request of the United States.
Saudi account of Khashoggi's death meets growing scepticism
Saudi Arabia faces a growing chorus of incredulity over its belated explanation of how critic Jamal Khashoggi died inside its Istanbul consulate, as world powers demand answers and the whereabouts of his body.
Canada pot stores run out of supplies, more lineups
Day two of legal recreational cannabis in Canada sees more long lineups outside pot stores and supply shortages in parts of the country.
Canada now world’s largest legal marijuana marketplace
Canada is now the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began in Newfoundland.
Canada named world's most 'spiritual' country
A new ranking names Canada the most spiritual country in the world.
Saudi-Canada row ramps up
Saudi Arabia and Canada showed no signs of backing down in an escalating row over human rights, after Riyadh abruptly cut ties over Ottawa's vigorous calls for the release of activists jailed in the kingdom.
Canada's US dilemma
Every time Donald J Trump berates Canada, the friendliest neighbour any country could have, those Gerry Rafferty/Joe Egan lyrics from a Stealer's Wheel song rings through my mind.