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Days after its release, Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel 'flawed'

Days after its release, Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel 'flawed'

OTTAWA — Ottawa is insisting it hasn't been allowing exports of lethal weapons to Israel — days after the release of a report that says Israeli customs data indicates Canadian arms are still being exported there regularly.
Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

WASHINGTON — Canada's ambassador to the United States says much progress has been made with her American counterparts on trade — despite President Donald Trump's decision to boost tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent on Friday.
Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders' hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation.
Canadian charity close to getting aid trucks into Gaza for first time since March

Canadian charity close to getting aid trucks into Gaza for first time since March

OTTAWA — Two months after announcing it had truckloads of food waiting to enter Gaza, a Canadian charity says it's finally about to get its first shipment of aid to desperate Palestinians since March.
Carney's pledge that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state gets mixed reactions

Carney's pledge that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state gets mixed reactions

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state is prompting mixed reactions from Canadians with family in the Middle East.
The Latest: US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffs

The Latest: US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffs

President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves drew worries from Wall Street Friday as stocks slumped and Treasury yields fell sharply.
Judge pauses Trump administration's push to expand fast-track deportations

Judge pauses Trump administration's push to expand fast-track deportations

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed on Friday to temporarily block the Trump administration’s efforts to expand fast-track deportations of immigrants who legally entered the U.S.
Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but says Carney should remove countermeasures

Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but says Carney should remove countermeasures

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Mark Carney should start removing counter tariffs against the United States to get a deal done with President Donald Trump. U.
North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class

North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats still in the dumps over last year's elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina, where former Gov.