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.
All children and staff abducted from a Nigerian school have been found safe, church officials announced. Get the latest details on this developing story.
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.
Emotional scenes in Nigeria as 28 students from St. Mary's Catholic School are freed after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal. Read about their safe return and the ongoing security challenges.
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.
Outrage in Toronto as 18-year-old Osman Azizov, facing charges including kidnapping, sexual assault with a weapon, and hate-motivated crimes, is released on bail. Critics question public safety.
The Nigerian government has secured the release of the final kidnapped pupils from St. Mary's Catholic School. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 students and staff kidnapped from a Catholic school in November 2025. The operation marks a significant development in the country's ongoing security challenges.
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.
A joint police operation in the GTA has arrested three men allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attacks on Jewish people and the abduction of women. Police say they prevented a potential Bondi Beach-style tragedy.
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.
Peel police charge one man after a violent 2024 kidnapping in Mississauga, but three suspects remain on the run. The victim was assaulted and forced into a pickup truck.
A 24-year-old Mississauga man faces multiple charges after a violent kidnapping and extortion. Police also warn of a spike in Halton Region break-ins targeting homes near green spaces.
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 fourth suspect in a GTA kidnapping and attempted murder investigation has been released on a $250,000 bail. Get the latest details on the case and the accused.
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.
Surjit Singh Bains, accused of attempted murder and kidnapping with four others from the GTA, has been granted a $250,000 bail. Get the latest details on this developing case.
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?