Tag: World

A new global pandemic agreement is near. But why can’t countries agree on a plan? – National | Globalnews.ca

A global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of…

Canada waives fees on permits for Haitian temporary residents – National | Globalnews.ca

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada is waiving the fees for study permits, open work…

Singapore Airlines adopts ‘more cautious approach’ to turbulence after 1 killed – National | Globalnews.ca

Singapore Airlines said Friday it will halt meal services and get all cabin crew to buckle up when…

Labour leader Keir Starmer will face Rishi Sunak in U.K.’s election. Who is he? – National | Globalnews.ca

Dutiful, managerial, a bit dull – Keir Starmer is no one’s idea of a firebrand politician. The Labour…

‘High risk’: Canada, allies warn of state-sponsored cyberthreats to civil society – National | Globalnews.ca

Cyber actors backed by Russia, China and other foreign adversaries are increasingly targeting non-profit and advocacy groups, journalists,…

Orcas sink yet another yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar – National | Globalnews.ca

A pod of orcas rammed another yacht sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar until it began taking on…

Blair ‘confident’ Canada will meet NATO targets with push for more spending – National | Globalnews.ca

Defence Minister Bill Blair says that he is pushing for more military spending to meet Canada’s NATO commitments,…

U.K. to expel Russian defence attaché for ‘malign activity’ – National | Globalnews.ca

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The United Kingdom will expel a Russian diplomat it accuses…

Did Israel break international law? Biden administration could weigh in this week – National | Globalnews.ca

Facing heat over its military support for Israel’s campaign, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind…

Suspect in killing of temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar got student visa in days | Globalnews.ca

One of the suspects accused of gunning down B.C. Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar entered Canada using…

UBC president addresses Gaza encampment demands | Globalnews.ca

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The president of the University of British Columbia says its…