via Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production dealThe defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.
Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows
via Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent growsVladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'
Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’
via Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’Anand made no explicit mention of human rights in her remarks on Friday, coming shortly after confirmation that a Canadian warship transited through the Taiwan Strait last week.
NASA reveals next steps to build permanent moon base
via NASA reveals next steps to build permanent moon base'The Moon Base will be America's and humanity's first outpost on another celestial world,' said NASA administrator Jared Isaacman.
Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
via Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ in talks to reopen Strait of HormuzSpeaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war, Trump expressed confidence that a deal is near.
BTS releasing limited edition hotteok-flavoured Oreos for 13th anniversary
via BTS releasing limited edition hotteok-flavoured Oreos for 13th anniversaryIn a nod to classic South Korean street food, the BTS cookies are flavoured like hotteok brown sugar pancakes and filled with sweet cream.
India minister seeks to build on trade ties reset by recent Carney visit
via India minister seeks to build on trade ties reset by recent Carney visitIndia's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in Canada for meetings on trade and investment this week, as the two countries work toward a new free trade agreement.
Gunmen attack Congo hospital treating Ebola patients over relatives’ bodies
via Gunmen attack Congo hospital treating Ebola patients over relatives’ bodiesThe gunfire attack was the third violent incident within four days at Congo health facilities amid the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
Canada and allies condemn Israeli settlement expansion amid West Bank tensions
via Canada and allies condemn Israeli settlement expansion amid West Bank tensionsCanada joined eight allied countries in condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank amid rising violence and tensions in the territory.
Canada adds Ebola screening at airports as Ontario test comes back negative
via Canada adds Ebola screening at airports as Ontario test comes back negativeDr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'
Hantavirus-hit cruise operator says ship was not source of outbreak
via Hantavirus-hit cruise operator says ship was not source of outbreak'The indications strongly suggest that the virus was introduced prior to embarkation and did not originate from the vessel itself,' Oceanwide Expeditions' CEO said.
U.S. tourists arrested after breaking into Punch the monkey’s zoo enclosure
via U.S. tourists arrested after breaking into Punch the monkey’s zoo enclosureIn footage of the trespassing incident, a person in an emoji costume climbs over the barrier surrounding the macaque monkey habitat and drops a small stuffed toy near the monkeys.
Quebec can help France in ‘many areas,’ Emmanuel Macron says
via Quebec can help France in ‘many areas,’ Emmanuel Macron saysQuebec can help France in 'many areas,' according to French President Emmanuel Macron who welcomed Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to the Élysée Palace on Monday.
Bodies of 4 Italian divers found in Maldives sea cave, foreign ministry says
via Bodies of 4 Italian divers found in Maldives sea cave, foreign ministry saysItaly’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives.
China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warning
via China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warningChina claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan, and says by allowing MPs to travel there, Canada is 'interfering in China's internal affairs.'
Pentagon cancels plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland, drawing outrage
via Pentagon cancels plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland, drawing outrageGen. Christopher LaNeve, the U.S. Army's acting chief of staff, confirmed the decision during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee but did little to explain it.
Hansen credits Canadian Space Agency for Artemis II success in crew’s visit
via Hansen credits Canadian Space Agency for Artemis II success in crew’s visitJeremy Hansen told a cheering crowd in Longueuil, Que., that many of the people in the Canadian Space Agency helped make the mission a success.
Police in France alert drivers to ‘unpredictable’ hazard of drunken deer
via Police in France alert drivers to ‘unpredictable’ hazard of drunken deerPolice said that drunk animals can be dangerous to drivers if they are not vigilant and shared a viral video of an intoxicated deer in France's Burgundy region running in circles.
More than 100 sick in norovirus outbreak on Caribbean Princess cruise ship
via More than 100 sick in norovirus outbreak on Caribbean Princess cruise shipThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 102 passengers and 13 crew members reported being ill during the voyage, which took place from April 28 to May 11.
1st plane carrying hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers leaves for Madrid
via 1st plane carrying hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers leaves for MadridSpanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which remains anchored off Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa's coast.
