Japan, South Korea Leaders Agree to Boost Cooperation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Nara, agreeing to improve bilateral ties. This marks a significant step in regional diplomacy.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Nara, agreeing to improve bilateral ties. This marks a significant step in regional diplomacy.
Ontario Provincial Police seized illicit drugs and a sword during a trafficking investigation in South Mountain. Details on the January 12, 2026, bust.
A South Korean prosecutor has requested the death sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, charged with orchestrating a rebellion through a martial law decree. Read the latest on this historic trial.
South Korean prosecutors demand the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, charged with orchestrating a rebellion by declaring martial law in December 2025. Read the latest on this historic trial.
Former federal minister Amarjeet Sohi argues the 2026 MOU between PM Carney and Premier Smith marks a pivotal turn towards cooperation, aligning climate goals with Alberta's economic strengths for Canada's future.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew pledges support for Minnesota as it sues the U.S. federal government over immigration policy. Get the latest details on this cross-border solidarity.
A Japanese zoo has launched a unique 'Panda Love Club' where staff dress as pandas for visitors after the last real bears were returned to China amid diplomatic tensions. Discover this creative response.
A Japanese zoo has launched a 'Panda Love Club' where staff wear panda hats and visitors can feed them apples, after the last giant pandas were sent back to China amid diplomatic tensions.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, calls for a South Korean investigation into recent drone incidents. The statement escalates tensions on the Korean peninsula.
South Africa begins joint naval exercises with Russia, Iran, and China, calling them 'essential' amid rising maritime tensions and U.S. criticism. Details on the 'Will for Peace 2026' drills.
North Korea accuses South Korea of flying drones across the border and vows a response. Tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula. Get the latest details.
North Korea claims a South Korean drone violated its airspace on January 4, 2026, escalating tensions. Read the latest details on this developing international security incident.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt faced social media mockery for an outfit resembling a North Korean news anchor's. Critics highlight parallels in messaging style. Read the full story.
The United States plans a significant retreat from global cooperation, exiting dozens of international bodies in 2026. Explore the implications for Canada and world affairs.
Joel Kotkin argues that despite political shifts, deep economic and social ties bind Canada and the U.S., requiring continued cooperation on issues like immigration and resources.
North Korea announces a successful test of a hypersonic weapons system, with leader Kim Jong Un personally observing the launch. The event, reported on January 4, 2026, marks a continued escalation in the regime's missile program.
North Korea launched ballistic missiles, its first in two months, as South Korea's president began a state visit to China. The move heightens global tensions following U.S. action in Venezuela.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea, coinciding with a state visit by South Korea's president to China where peninsula peace is on the agenda. Details and analysis inside.
South Korea's military reports North Korea fired ballistic missiles toward the sea. The launch escalates regional tensions and underscores ongoing security challenges.
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for a visit in 2026, a diplomatic move occurring as Japan's relations with China face tension. Get the full details.
Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, solidifying her position as the likely successor to lead North Korea. Analysis from experts included.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter made her first public visit to a symbolic mausoleum, a move analysts see as reinforcing the ruling family's legacy. Explore the implications.
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for New Year talks, a key diplomatic move as regional tensions with Japan simmer. Get the latest analysis.
South Korea announces a historic ban on bear breeding and bile extraction, marking a major victory for animal welfare and ending a decades-old controversial industry.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected new rocket launchers, claiming they can 'annihilate the enemy.' The state media release comes amid ongoing regional tensions. Read the latest details.
South Korean firm L&F has significantly reduced the value of its battery material supply contract with Tesla. Explore the details and potential impacts on the EV supply chain.
A Reuters source confirms Hyundai Motor cannot repurchase its former Russian plant, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine. Explore the implications for the automaker's global strategy.
South Korea's commitment to phase out coal and slash emissions faces a diplomatic challenge as the United States pressures allies to buy more liquefied natural gas. The conflict highlights the complex geopolitics of global energy transitions.
North Korea has conducted a test launch of long-range cruise missiles, according to state media reports. The test underscores ongoing regional tensions and weapons development.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's New Year message to Vladimir Putin highlights their alliance forged in conflict. Explore the implications for global security and Canada's foreign policy stance.