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The populist vs the general: Imran Khan takes on Pakistan’s military

Former prime minister’s criticism of army chief Asim Munir heightens tensions amid political crisis for Pakistan’s populist opposition leader Imran Khan, one man above...

Clear and concise comparison between military dictatorship and democracy in Pakistan,

1. Governance Structure • Military Dictatorship: *: Power is concentrated in the hands of one individual, usually a military general. *: Parliament is often dissolved or sidelined. *:...

Why doesn’t Canada already have a stronger relationship with Mexico?

It’s time to treat the country as a modern, diversifying economy, trade experts say With tensions once again heating up in Canada’s trade negotiations...

After 2 days of trade talks, premiers wrap summit talking crime...

Provincial and territorial leaders call on government to introduce bail reform bill By Peter Zimonjic · CBC News After two days of strategizing on how to...

Poilievre tweaks his tone and strategy as he faces must-win byelection,...

The Conservative leader is making changes but he’s keeping his senior adviser Jenni Byrne — at least for now. By: John Paul Tasker · CBC ataköy...

Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré has captured...

By: Farouk Chothia, BBC News A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso’s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist leader determined...

Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s...

Experts say Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, has attracted criticism on the Hindu right for his faith and outspoken views. By Mukta Joshi If he wins the...

Canada signs new partnership with Europe to deepen security, trade ties

Canada and the European Union opened a new era of transatlantic co-operation Monday with the official signing of a security and defence partnership at...

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its marquee major projects legislation Friday evening, setting it up...

Ottawa and Washington exchange document outlining possible terms of deal: sources

Multiple sources caution more work to be done before a deal is reached. In a sign that Canada and the U.S. are making progress...

U.S. condemns Canada and other allies sanctioning two Israeli ministers

In a statement to National Post, Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar said the sanctions are ‘outrageous’. OTTAWA — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is...

Canada joins allies in sanctioning 2 Israeli ministers for Gaza...

Canada, alongside four other countries, is formally sanctioning two Israeli ministers for comments they say are “incitements of violence against Palestinian communities.” The sanctions were...

What you need to know about everything related to the G7...

By Ricky Leong G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis from June 15 to 17, marking a half-century of international co-operation among some of the world’s...

Arab leaders approve $53bn alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

By: Lyse Doucet & Wael Hussein Chief International Correspondent, BBC News, 4 March 2025 A $53bn (£41.4 billion) reconstruction plan to rival President Donald Trump’s idea for...

What Happened? The 2025 Canadian Election Post-Mortem

By: David Coletto, May 8, 2025 For much of 2023 and 2024, Canadians were deeply entrenched in a scarcity mindset—a psychological state characterized by anxiety...

Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected Speaker of the House of Commons

By: Spencer Van Dyk & Rachel Aiello Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, who has represented the Montreal-area riding of Lac–Saint–Louis since 2004, has been elected Speaker...

Conservatives had a ‘leader problem,’ not a ‘strategy problem’: Liberal campaign...

The Liberal national campaign director is commending the Conservatives for employing what he characterizes as the right strategy during last month’s election. “I think that...

What to expect as Carney set to swear in new cabinet

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to overhaul his cabinet Tuesday, with over 50 per cent of the MPs who will be heading to...

Liberals aren’t planning to table a budget this year, finance minister...

Last time government didn’t table a budget was during the onset of the pandemic in 2020 Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Liberal government...

New housing minister says supply, not costs, root of Canada’s real...

Former mayor of Vancouver also defended his record, blaming previous provincial and federal governments. New federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said the way out...