More than 500 Canadians in the Middle East have received support from the federal government during the conflict between Iran and Israel, says Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. She added that more than 100 people will be on board a flight leaving Jordan on Tuesday evening. Anand told reporters in The Hague that those helped, … Read more
A view of missiles over Doha, Qatar after Iran has launched an operation targeting a U.S. base in Qatar on June 23, 2025. Stringer | Anadolu | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Escalating regional war, or a bunch of choreographed theatre? Millions across the Middle East were told to shelter in place Monday … Read more
Airspace over the Middle East on Monday afternoon EDT, according to FlightRadar24. Courtesy: Flightradar24 Airlines diverted more flights in the Middle East on Monday after Iran’s armed forces said the country launched a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, exacerbating the region’s military conflict. More than 20 commercial aircraft bound for Doha, … Read more
US President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Chip Somodevilla | Afp | Getty Images Five months ago, President Donald Trump promised to be a … Read more
The S&P 500 fell on Friday as investors monitored the latest developments out of the Middle East. Traders also contemplated the path of future interest rate cuts by Federal Reserve. The broad market index declined 0.22% to end at 5,967.84, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.51% and settled at 19,447.41. The Dow Jones Industrial Average … Read more
A large commercial ship floats off the coast in Bushehr, Iran, on January 15, 2025. Bushehr is Iran’s first nuclear seaport. Amir | Afp | Getty Images Israel and Iran’s escalating conflict has significantly driven up the cost of insurance for ships sailing through the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Marine insurers are now charging … Read more
Steve Rosenberg Russia Editor Reporting fromSaint Petersburg Reuters While Moscow has talked up its partnership with Iran, the deal does not require Russia to come to Iran’s military aid When Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, officials in Russia described the current escalation in the Middle East as “alarming” and “dangerous.” Still, Russian media were quick … Read more
Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and conflict in the Middle East – Trump’s short G7 The leaders of G7 nations have called for a “de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza”. In a joint statement, they also reiterated their “commitment to peace and … Read more
US President Donald Trump has cut short his trip to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, citing the Middle East conflict. The summit, being hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, includes leaders from France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, Japan, and the European Union. Trump is not expected … Read more
By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted June 16, 2025 8:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump is leaving the Kananaskis G7 summit early because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump “had a great day at … Read more