Cross-border travel from B.C. to Washington State fell sharply in 2025 due to a Canadian boycott. Get updates on this and six other major stories from the year, including real estate and legal battles.
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack is spearheading an international trip to China to forge tourism partnerships and showcase the city's winter attractions. Learn about the goals of this key economic mission.
A culture of fear has gripped the State Department's legal office, with staff afraid to give candid advice. This erosion of independent legal counsel raises alarms about U.S. foreign policy and international law compliance.
Israel announces formal recognition of Somaliland's sovereignty, a significant diplomatic move that could reshape regional dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Read the full details.
Turkish authorities have detained 115 individuals suspected of ties to the Islamic State. The operation marks a significant security move. Read the latest details on the crackdown.
Former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters asks the state appeals court to validate Donald Trump's pardon of her state convictions. Her legal team argues the pardon should free her from prison, setting up a constitutional clash.
Democratic senators warn that recalling nearly 30 career ambassadors creates a dangerous leadership vacuum, allowing China and Russia to expand influence. Over 100 U.S. posts are now empty.
A new snow lodge is under construction at a Flin Flon campground, set to open in late January. This initiative aims to create a unique venue for events and capitalize on Manitoba's winter tourism potential.
A Delaware State Police trooper and a suspect are dead following a shooting at a Division of Motor Vehicles office. The incident occurred on December 23, 2025.
Two men found guilty of a UK terror plot targeting hundreds of Jewish people. The case highlights growing security concerns linked to Islamic State ideology. Read the full details.
Jordan confirms its air force participated in U.S.-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria on December 20, 2025. Details on the joint operation.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggests a pipeline route through Montana, Idaho, and Washington could bypass B.C.'s resistance. Explore the escalating interprovincial energy conflict.
Recent data indicates a notable increase in birth tourism in Canada, a practice where non-residents give birth to gain citizenship for their child. Explore the implications and national response.
Following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter in Syria, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a renewed military effort to eliminate Islamic State fighters. Details on the response.
Nigeria's Detty December, anchored by the Calabar Carnival, is a massive global celebration facing significant logistical and social challenges. Explore the impact of the world's biggest party.
Jack Mintz argues the sharp rise of state capitalism in Canada and the U.S. in 2025 is a dangerous departure from tradition that will fail. Read the analysis.
Analysis: The approval of the Anglo-Teck merger and global EV sales slowdown highlight the enduring power of market forces over government industrial policy in Canada and abroad.
Pakistan has detained a key Islamic State affiliate spokesman labelled a terrorist by the U.S., a significant move in global counterterrorism efforts. Get the latest details.
A board appointed by former President Donald Trump votes to rename Washington's iconic performing arts center. Explore the details and implications of this significant change.
Canada taps its culinary stars to host American visitors, fostering cross-border friendships and driving tourism recovery. Discover how food is building bridges.
Alberta designates Nakiska, Castle, and Fortress as all-season resorts to combat $1.2B in tourism spending leakage to B.C. The move aims to generate billions in GDP and thousands of jobs by 2035.
A boarded-up historic lodge in Yoho National Park is slated for revival, offering a chance to walk into Canadian history. Discover the plans to restore this once-globally renowned backcountry destination.
A delegation of six Canadian MPs, including Montreal's Sameer Zuberi, was turned away at the West Bank border by Israeli authorities. The MPs express shock and cite concerns over blocked humanitarian dialogue.
A 24-year-old Brampton man faces multiple charges in Michigan after being arrested near the Sault Ste. Marie border with a stolen commercial vehicle. Read the latest on the cross-border investigation.
The surviving Bondi Beach gunman has regained consciousness as police reveal the attackers' travel to an ISIS-linked region in the Philippines and deeper terror connections. Read the latest developments.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese states the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 was driven by Islamic State ideology. Authorities probe the attackers' radicalization and movements.
Fraser Valley farmer Corry Spitter narrowly avoided poultry loss as floods inundate Sumas Prairie. Six B.C. farms report livestock deaths, with tens of thousands of birds lost. Read the urgent call for federal support.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has launched the Destination Niagara Strategy to revitalize tourism. Learn about the plan's goals and how it aims to boost the local economy.
As California Governor Gavin Newsom prepares a presidential run, Victor Davis Hanson examines the state's challenges under his leadership, from high costs to crime. What platform will he use?
Four protesters were arrested at the Tower of London after targeting the Imperial State Crown with food. The historic Jewel House was temporarily closed. Get the full story.