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.
Venezuela has initiated a prisoner release as a peace offering. Learn the facts behind this political move and its potential implications for the region.
Israeli strikes kill at least 13 in Gaza, including children, as the fragile ceasefire holds. President Trump is set to announce a new Board of Peace to oversee the Mideast peace process. Read the latest developments.
Venezuela's government pledges a significant prisoner release, including foreigners, as a peace gesture. Details emerge from Caracas on January 8, 2026.
Israel appoints former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov to head its peace board, a key move amid ongoing conflict. Get the latest details on this diplomatic development.
Progress for Ukraine negotiations in Paris remains uncertain as the United States redirects diplomatic attention to escalating tensions in Venezuela and Greenland. Key details from the January 2026 talks.
Financial Post's Outlook 2026 video series forecasts higher oil prices, an AI investment frenzy, a wave of mortgage renewals, and trade challenges for Canada in the coming year.
Top European national security advisers convened in Kyiv on January 3, 2026, to deliberate on peace proposals for Ukraine ahead of a critical leaders' summit. Get the latest details.
Markets soared in 2025, but 2026 brings risks from frothy AI valuations and persistent inflation. BlackRock warns investors need a 'Plan B'. Read the analysis.
Canada welcomed its first newborns of 2026, including a dramatic taxi birth in Calgary. Meet the inaugural arrivals and the new laws now in effect across the nation.
Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 with a powerful New Year's Day Mass, pleading for peace in nations ravaged by conflict and for families suffering from violence. Read his full message.
Canadians from coast to coast celebrated the arrival of 2026 with polar plunges, skates, and new beginnings. Discover the new laws, Olympic team news, and top stories shaping the new year.
A look at the new federal and provincial regulations coming into force across Canada in 2026, from policy shifts to public safety updates. Stay informed on what's changing.
Plan your year of stargazing with our complete guide to the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers, and planetary highlights visible in 2026. Don't miss these cosmic spectacles!
Buddhist monks continue their 'Walk for Peace' from Texas to Washington, D.C., inspiring thousands on social media despite facing physical challenges. Follow their journey for unity.
Financial Post experts analyze key 2026 risks: AI investment bubble, soaring oil prices, and mortgage renewals. David Rosenberg warns of a classic bubble. Read the full Canadian market outlook.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed new peace ideas with Trump's envoys. A 20-point draft plan is on the table as negotiations intensify.
A detailed look at how the cost of living in Quebec will shift in 2026, with key changes to income tax, property taxes, rent, and grocery bills. Find out where you'll save and where you'll pay more.
Sarah Dzafce was removed as Miss Finland after a photo of her making a 'slanted-eyes' gesture went viral. The controversy prompted apologies from a Finnish politician and the Prime Minister.
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce was stripped of her title following a controversial squinting gesture. Get the full story on the scandal and its fallout.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicates formal proposals to end the war could be presented to Russia imminently. Get the latest details on potential peace talks.
U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg suggests a Ukraine peace agreement is within reach, but Russia insists on major alterations. Get the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado held demonstrations worldwide on December 6, 2025, as she was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize. Get the full story on the international show of solidarity.
Fraser Health announces temporary diversion of pregnant patients from Peace Arch and another hospital during the holiday period due to staffing. Learn the details and alternatives.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will travel to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, defying her government's warning. The ceremony is set for Wednesday.
French President Macron, German Chancellor Merz, and UK PM Starmer will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in London on Monday to discuss US-led peace efforts after massive Russian strikes.
Russia unleashed over 700 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight, targeting energy infrastructure as U.S. and Ukrainian officials continued critical peace talks in Florida. Details on the attacks and diplomatic progress.
A proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is facing sharp criticism for rewarding Russian aggression and drawing historical parallels to the failed Munich Agreement of 1938.
Fresh violence has broken out in the Democratic Republic of Congo, shattering a newly signed peace agreement. The clashes underscore the fragile security situation in the region.
Officials confirm an international body to govern Gaza will be announced by December 2025. Get the latest details on this pivotal development in the Israel-Hamas conflict.