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.
An in-depth look at how BP and Shell's ambitious plans to pivot to renewable energy faltered, leading to scaled-back strategies and billions in write-offs. Discover what went wrong.
The Israeli military announced it eliminated a member of Iran's elite Quds Force in Lebanon on December 25, 2025, escalating regional tensions. Read the full report on the incident and its implications.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit between Vernon and Kelowna property owners over a failed Airbnb venture, criticizing their business arrangement. Read the full ruling details.
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.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam states the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani River is nearly complete. Get the latest details on this significant security development.
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.
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.
Israel escalates military action in Lebanon ahead of a critical deadline for Hezbollah to disarm. Read the latest developments on the regional conflict.
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.
A seven-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being struck by a school bus in Laval. Police say the bus driver failed to stop after the collision and was later intercepted. The investigation is ongoing.
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.
A delegation of Western and Arab diplomats toured the Lebanon-Israel border to observe ongoing efforts to disarm Hezbollah. The visit included inspection of former militant tunnels and facilities.
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?
A UN delegation, led by Slovenia's Samuel Zbogar, is in Lebanon examining security options for the volatile border area with Israel following the departure of peacekeepers. Details on the mission's goals and regional implications.
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.
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
Canada has officially removed Syria from its list of state supporters of terrorism and lifted sanctions against its interim government. Learn the details and implications of this major foreign policy shift.
The Canadian government has formally removed Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism, marking a significant diplomatic shift. Explore the details and implications of this decision.
Lebanon has informed a visiting UN team that it will require a contingency security force once the current UN peacekeeping mission's term concludes. Get the latest details on this critical transition.
Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the WWII Coventry bombing site, a symbolic gesture of unity as Europe strengthens its front against Russia. Details on the state visit.