by South Asian Star | Jan 18, 2026 | World
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to “significant” investments for Canada’s major building projects, calling it a “new chapter” in bilateral relations. Carney made the announcement Sunday following his meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,...
by South Asian Star | Jan 18, 2026 | World
Winter hasn’t been kind to Gaza. Freezing rain has lashed the coast, and brisk Mediterranean winds have blown down tents that house many of Gaza’s population of close to two million homeless Palestinians.There is neither peace nor reconstruction.The two-year war eased...
by South Asian Star | Jan 17, 2026 | World
The possibility of a forceful U.S. takeover of Greenland is raising many unprecedented questions — including how Canada, the European Union and NATO could respond or even retaliate against an ostensible ally. A high-level meeting between Greenlandic, Danish and U.S....
by South Asian Star | Jan 17, 2026 | World
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of...
by South Asian Star | Jan 16, 2026 | World
“It’s a huge step forward, but a little disappointing at the same time.” That’s how Stephen Vandervalk, who grows canola near Fort McLeod, Alta. and is also vice-president of the Wheat Growers Association, reacted to news of the preliminary trade deal between Canada...
by South Asian Star | Jan 16, 2026 | World
Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Many Canadians didn’t find it very funny...
