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October 24, 2025 9:28 AM

Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that all trade talks with Canada were terminated following what he called a fraudulent advertisement in which former President Ronald Reagan spoke negatively about tariffs. "Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said earlier this week that the ad with anti-tariff messaging had caught Trump's attention. The ad showed Reagan, a Republican, cr...

October 21, 2025 10:18 AM

Canada: Toronto proclaims October 20, 2025 as ‘Diwali Day’

The Consulate General of India in Toronto said on Tuesday that the city of Toronto has officially proclaimed October 20, 2025 as 'Diwali Day'. In a post on X, it hailed the recognition celebrating the spirit of Diwali and acknowledges the immense contribution of the Indian community to Toronto's cultural and social fabric. "The @cityoftoronto has officially proclaimed October 20, 2025 as "Diwali Day" in Toronto. This recognition celebrates the spirit of #Diwali of victory of light over darknes...

October 13, 2025 11:03 PM

India and Canada unveil new roadmap to rebuild strategic partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on Monday held high-level talks in New Delhi, aimed at revitalizing the India-Canada ties. The visit marks Anand’s first official trip to India as Foreign Minister and follows months of renewed engagement between the two nations. The meeting builds on the understanding reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney during their bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the ...

October 7, 2025 10:34 PM

Canada’s Carney makes second White House visit to talk trade with Trump

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney made his second visit to the White House in five months on Tuesday under increasing pressure to address U.S. tariffs on steel, autos, and other goods that are hurting Canada's economy. Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump, both smiling, shook hands and chatted for a few seconds before entering the building. Their schedule calls for a face-to-face meeting followed by lunch. "From the beginning, I liked him, and we've had a good relationship," Trump told rep...

September 22, 2025 9:41 AM

United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia recognise Palestine

At the United Nations General Assembly, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognized the State of Palestine, joining more than 140 countries that have already extended recognition. The decision reflects a major shift in Western diplomacy and comes amid intensifying conflict and humanitarian strain in the Gaza Strip. The announcement coincides with the UN’s 80th session, which includes the High-level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Pal...

August 25, 2025 11:25 AM

Canadian PM announces new military assistance for Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced new military assistance for war-torn Ukraine, according to a release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday. The announcement was made in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv during the PM’s official visit. Earlier at the G7 Summit held in June in Canada’s Kananaskis, a total of two billion Canadian dollars ($1.45 billion) was committed for Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported. Around 835 million Canadian dollars ($603 million) of the tot...

July 11, 2025 9:00 AM

Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada, eyes 15%-20% tariffs for others

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most other trading partners. In a letter released on his social media platform, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the new rate would go into effect on August 1 and would go up if Canada retaliated. The 35% tariff is an increase from the current 25% rate that Trump had assigned to Canada and is a blow to Ca...

June 16, 2025 4:10 PM

Israel says Tehran residents to ‘pay price’ after Tel Aviv, Haifa attacks

Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel's defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would "pay the price and soon". Iran said its parliament was preparing a bill to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), adding that Tehran remains opposed to developing weapons of mass destruction. Passing the bill could take several weeks. Israel is presumed to have a sizable...

May 26, 2025 11:01 AM

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with newly appointed Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The two leaders discussed avenues to strengthen India-Canada relations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said: "Appreciate the telecon with FM Anita Anand of Canada. Discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties. Wished her a very successful tenure." Anand, who recently assumed office as Foreign Minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new government, reciproc...

April 30, 2025 11:31 AM

Canada’s Liberals ride Trump backlash to comeback election win

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals staged a major political comeback to retain power in parliamentary elections, fuelled by a backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and comments on making Canada the 51st U.S. state. With almost all votes counted in Monday's election, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation forecast the Liberals would form a strong minority government, falling just short of the 172 electoral districts they needed for a majority. Provisional results f...