B.C. Premier David Eby says province’s LNG, mining of interest to India
Amy Judd / globalnews - "They are looking strongly to LNG as one of their ways of reducing carbon intensity, as well as reducing smog in the country," B.C. Premier David Eby said.
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Venezuela acting leader urges oil industry reforms for foreign investment
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who has been under pressure from the U.S. to fall in line, said oil sales revenue would go to bolster domestic services.
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Iranian protests raise concerns around foreign intervention
Bridget Potasky / rabble - Protests have taken place in hundreds of cities across Iran at the beginning of 2026 sparking questions about Iran’s future, American military intervention, and its international standing.The post Iranian protests raise concerns around foreign interventio…
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Canadian dead as Iran cracks down on anti-government protests: Foreign Affairs Minister
Nick Westoll / citynews - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said on X that the Canadian citizen 'died in Iran at the hands of the Iranian authorities.'
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Mark Carney arrives in Beijing to kick off China trade mission
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - A major issue this week will be China's heavy tariffs on pork, canola and seafood, which were imposed after Ottawa ordered tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
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- Carney's Diplomatic Reset in Beijing (11)
- Political Criticism and Media Spin (4)
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Additional Non-trade Discussion Points
Carney's Diplomatic Reset in Beijing
Political Criticism and Media Spin
Trade Tariffs and Export Battles
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Almost one in three Canadians afraid US might try to invade Canada: poll
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Carney looking for trade 'recalibration' in visit to China
Jackson Loy / westernstandard - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to leave Tuesday on the first visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to the People's Republic of China (PRC) since Justin Trudeau's visit in 2017.
- Carney seeks trade breakthroughs and tariff reforms in China. (6)
- China pressures Canada to rethink its U.S.-aligned policies. (3)
- Liberal MPs exit Taiwan amid China pivot. (2)
- Other perspectives on domestic policy and Carney’s leadership. (2)
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Carney seeks trade breakthroughs and tariff reforms in China.
China pressures Canada to rethink its U.S.-aligned policies.
Liberal MPs exit Taiwan amid China pivot.
Other perspectives on domestic policy and Carney’s leadership.
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Preclearance travel screening projects will proceed this year, U.S. and Canada say
Jim Bronskill and Kyle Duggan / theglobeandmail - Future of preclearance operations had been in doubt after comments from U.S. ambassador in Canada
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Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile
News Staff / citynews - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s southern Volgograd region, regional authorities said on Saturday. There were no immediate reports of casualties, regional Gov. Andrei Bocharov was quoted as saying in…
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How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges
The Associated Press / nationalpost - U.S. President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the United States must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island, which is a semiautonomous region that’s part of NATO ally Denmark. Officials from Denmark,…
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United Arab Emirates cuts state funding for citizens studying in U.K. over fears of Muslim Brotherhood on campuses
Joseph Brean / nationalpost - It reflects growing concern, both in Britain and abroad, about Islamist radicalism at British universities
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US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
The Associated Press / nationalpost - GUATIRE, Venezuela (AP) — The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation. The visit marks a major step toward warmin…
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Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s former Shah, calls for international support as protests spread
Jeremy Borg / westernstandard - Reza Pahlavi, an Iranian opposition figure and the son of Iran’s former shah, has issued an urgent appeal for international support amid ongoing protests and reports of a nationwide communications blackout in Iran.
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Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in major attack on Ukraine
sootoday - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a large-scale overnight attack, officials said Friday, killing at least four people.
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The past and potential of Venezuela's oil sector, and the implications for Canada
Lauren Krugel / nationalobserver - US President Donald Trump's ambition to have US energy companies swoop in and revive Venezuela's beleaguered oil industry has raised questions about what it means for Canadian oilsands producers and whether it's a task American supermajors can or even wan…
- Canada's Oil Sector and Currency Turmoil (5)
- Latin American Political Reactions (1)
- Trump's Push for Venezuelan Oil Investments (5)
- US Military Intercepts Venezuelan Oil Tankers (4)
Canada's Oil Sector and Currency Turmoil
Latin American Political Reactions
Trump's Push for Venezuelan Oil Investments
US Military Intercepts Venezuelan Oil Tankers
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'It’s a big market for us': As Carney heads to China, trade diversification gets complicated
Jordan Gowling / financialpost - Stakes are high in first meeting between President Xi Jinping and Canadian prime minister in eight years
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Victims’ families mark 6-year anniversary of Flight PS752 downing in Iran
Manoj Subramaniam / citynews - Victims’ families will mark the six-year anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 in Iran with events in Ontario and British Columbia today. The plane was shot down on Jan. 8, 2020 by two Iranian missiles just minutes afte…
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Carney to meet premiers amid rising global tensions, stalled US trade talks
The Canadian Press / nationalobserver - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa later this month as global tensions rise and as trade talks with the U.S. remain stalled.
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Chrystia Freeland to resign as MP Friday after accepting Ukraine advisory role
Stephanie Levitz / theglobeandmail - Former cabinet minister was criticized for taking the job while still serving in Parliament
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U.S. military seizes two tankers — one Russian-flagged — in crackdown on Venezuelan oil exports
Jeremy Borg / westernstandard - The United States has seized two oil tankers in separate operations, alleging both vessels were involved in transporting Venezuelan oil in violation of U.S. sanctions, according to American military and government officials.
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