China’s foreign minister arrives in Tonga on Pacific tour
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Tonga on Tuesday as he continued his regional island-hopping tour a day after failing to ink an ambitious deal with 10 South Pacific nations.
High prices, Asian markets could blunt EU ban on Russian oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s groundbreaking decision to ban nearly all oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine is a blow to Moscow’s economy, but its effects may be blunted by rising energy prices
Lebanon’s Parliament reelects Berri as speaker for 7th time
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's longtime parliament speaker who has held the post for 30 years, was reelected Tuesday for a seventh four-year term with the minimum number of votes needed and despite multiple crises plaguing the nation.
Turkish leader writes on ‘risks’ of Sweden, Finland in NATO
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's president highlighted the activities of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party as part of his country's objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO and said both nations doing so would carry security risks for Turkey.
Denmark holds referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine war
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Historically skeptical about European Union efforts to deepen cooperation, Danish voters on Wednesday will choose whether to abandon the country's decision three decades ago to opt out of the bloc's common defense policy. ...
In Brampton, Ont., affordability and health care are top of mind ahead of election
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The problems plaguing Brampton, Ont., are so clear, even radically different politicians start to sound alike when they campaign in the city. But the provincial parties' nearly indistinguishable promises aren't enough to convince some...
Ontario election sputters toward conclusion; pollster says voters unenthusiastic
TORONTO — Ontario's election campaign sputtered toward its conclusion Tuesday, with the front-runner appearing to coast to the finish line and the possible runner-up casting doubt on her own future as leader. Polls suggest that the Tories, led by Doug ...
Canada announces decriminalization plan for drug users in B.C. to fight overdoses
VANCOUVER — Drug users in British Columbia won't be arrested or charged for possessing up to 2.5 grams of illicit drugs starting next year as the province serves as a potential model to stem the overdose crisis across the country. The
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 31
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford St. Catharines: Makes a campaign stop. 10:30 a.m. Niagara: Makes a campaign stop in Niagara Centre. 1:30 p.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea...
Where Ontario’s main party leaders stand on five top issues in the election campaign
With Ontario's election campaign entering its final stretch, here's a look at where the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens stand on five issues that are top of mind for voters: HEALTH CARE PCs: - Invest $40 billion in hospital infrast...