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U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, said he has instructed the Department of Defence to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons on an “equal basis” with other nuclear powers. CBC | World News
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U.S. says it has destroyed another alleged drug ship in Pacific, killing all on board
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the country’s military carried out another strike on a boat he said was carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing all four people aboard. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. ambassador to Canada goes on expletive-laced tirade at Ontario’s trade representative, witnesses say
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Read More »U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats kill 14 people in Pacific waters, defence secretary says
Three strikes conducted by the U.S. military on boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed 14 people and left one survivor, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, alleging those on board were drug traffickers. CBC | World News
Read More »Trade deal or no trade deal, China still holds crucial minerals leverage over U.S.
China still has substantial leverage over the U.S. in its dominance of the rare earth minerals market, despite the two countries agreeing to a framework trade deal days before a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBC | World News
Read More »Nearly 42 million Americans who use food assistance program could be impacted in days as U.S. shutdown lingers
U.S. states are warning food aid recipients their benefits may not be distributed starting on Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports
The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. conducts 10th deadly boat strike, deploys aircraft carrier to South American waters
The U.S. military has conducted its 10th deadly strike on a suspected drug-running boat, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, blaming the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada and the U.S. have won every major title in women’s hockey. When will that change?
Growth is already happening for the top European nations in women’s hockey. The International Ice Hockey Federation hopes a new European women’s hockey championship takes that a step further. But while European countries can challenge Canada and the U.S. and sometimes even win a game, they’ve yet to reach the top of the mountain at a major tournament. CBC | ...
Read More »Carney faced with balancing relations with China, U.S. as he departs for summits
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to walk an international tightrope over the next week as he departs Friday for a set of Indo-Pacific Summit meetings, one of which involves both the United States and China. CBC | World News
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