U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference, at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Spain’s refusal to meet the NATO defense spending target of 5% of gross domestic product will mean a tougher trade deal for the southern … Read more
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope that it could lead to a long-term peace agreement even as Tehran insists it will not give up its nuclear program. The ceasefire took hold on Tuesday, the 12th day of the war … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. AOC calls Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE detention ‘political persecution’ 03:13 Now Playing Mahmoud Khalil vows to keep speaking out against the war in Gaza: ‘The fight is far from over’ 03:07 UP NEXT ‘Justice will prevail’: Khalil speaks out after release … Read more
Smoke blankets the sky above Tehran, Iran, following explosions in the capital after the Israeli army hit Iranian targets, on June 18, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil prices rose by about 3% on Thursday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel’s military to intensify attacks against Iran and investors watched for signs … Read more
The federal government will help Canadians stuck in Iran, Israel and the West Bank leave the region on nearby commercial flights as the deadly conflict escalates. Those Canadians will have to reach a neighbouring country first, however, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said in a statement Thursday. Airspace over Iran and Israel has been closed since … Read more
Trails of Iranian ballistic missiles light up the night sky as seen from Gaza City during renewed missile strikes launched by Iran in retaliation against Israel on June 15, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Tehran will “pay the price” for its fresh missile onslaught against Israel, the Jewish state’s defense minister warned Monday, … Read more
Israel’s government on Sunday vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel wouldn’t allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. “To the antisemitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propagandists — I will say this … Read more
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to block an aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza, by “any means necessary.” The “Madleen” departed Sicily last Sunday, aiming to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. According to … Read more