Politics

Syrian military ordered evacuations of two predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo, prompting tens of thousands to leave; explosions were reported after the evacuation deadline and more than 46,000 people have been displaced in the province.

Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the U.S. attorney's office cut off its access to case materials in a fatal shooting involving an ICE officer, and the FBI is now leading the investigation.

Spain's bishops agreed to let the state's ombudsman have final authority over compensation for clergy sexual abuse victims whose cases are time-barred or whose alleged abusers are deceased, and a one-year window to file claims has been set.

An opinion piece reports that President Trump made forceful public remarks about Greenland and actions related to Venezuela, and it says those statements are reshaping how allies such as Canada approach security and diplomacy.

The Senate will consider a resolution to bar President Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization, days after U.S. forces reportedly captured Nicolás Maduro; even if it passes the Senate, the measure must still clear the House and would face an expected presidential veto.

A federal ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist after officials said she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers; the shooting occurred during a large federal immigration operation and prompted protests.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing in mid-January amid recent Chinese live-fire exercises near Taiwan and Ottawa's decision to revive the term "strategic partner" for China.

Local police and businesses say the 2019 move to stop issuing front licence plates has sometimes prevented vehicle identification in investigations, while the provincial government says it has not found data showing reduced police effectiveness.

Nova Scotia Power has proposed residential rate increases totaling about 8.1% over two steps, and the Nova Scotia Energy Board is holding a public hearing this week to decide whether to approve them.

Thousands of Quebec students with disabilities have experienced breaks in services because of resource shortages, and some families have kept children home while schools and officials respond.

The White House said using military force to obtain Greenland remains an option, and experts are divided over whether recent U.S. actions signal a direct military risk to Canada or primarily political and economic pressure.

Young protesters who forced Nepal's interim government into power say it has not delivered on anti‑corruption promises and many have returned to the streets in renewed demonstrations; the interim prime minister says elections are planned for March 5.

The White House announced the U.S. will withdraw from 66 international organizations, nearly half of which are affiliated with the United Nations; many of the groups relate to climate, labor and migration issues.

President Trump signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 international organizations, the White House announced, and the list includes the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and the U.N. population agency. The State Department said additional reviews of U.S. participation and funding are ongoing.

B.C. Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will lead a Jan. 12–17 trade mission to India to promote B.C. businesses; officials will visit New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru.

A UN panel’s 142-page report says M23 and Rwandan and Congolese forces committed deliberate violations of recent peace agreements in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the report was submitted to the UN Security Council on Dec. 30.

Venezuelans in Canada reported mixed reactions after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York to face charges; community leaders called for legal accountability and raised concerns about political prisoners.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Chrystia Freeland’s acceptance of an economic advisory role to Ukraine’s president aligns with her plan to resign as a member of Parliament, and she has said she will step down in the “coming weeks,” which will trigger a by-election in University–Rosedale.

A hearing is examining whether a Coquitlam RCMP constable should be dismissed for derogatory comments made in an online group chat; the RCMP conduct authority has sought dismissal while the officer’s lawyer argued for rehabilitative measures.

Detroit recorded 165 homicides in 2025, its lowest total since at least the mid-1960s, and city officials reported drops in several other violent crimes. Federal data show violent crime in the United States also declined in 2024.

Statistics Canada will run the Census of Population in May 2026 and says it needs about 32,000 temporary staff from March to July to help collect data, with most Canadians able to respond online.

President Trump announced he will not permit dividends or stock buybacks for some U.S. defence companies until they address production and maintenance problems, and he criticized executive pay in the sector.

Summerside's 10-bed emergency shelter has been at or near capacity since June, and the provincial government says it has no plans to expand while making overflow beds available in emergencies.

A Grade 8 student from Shelburne County died after being attacked by three dogs on Jan. 3, and RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuban personnel have deeply influenced Venezuela's security apparatus and described an active U.S. oil quarantine enforced through court orders.

Manitoba formally asked the federal emergency management minister for military support after a Dec. 28 power line failure left infrastructure damaged in Pimicikamak Cree Nation; about 4,000 residents were evacuated and at least 200 homes were reported uninhabitable.

Officials say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis after authorities say the vehicle was used in an attempt to run over ICE officers; the injured officers are expected to recover.

President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, and Colombian officials have reassured Washington they will continue security and counternarcotics cooperation despite the dispute.

Iran's army chief Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami warned of a preemptive response to what he called threatening rhetoric after reported comments by U.S. President Donald Trump; nationwide protests continue and the government began a small monthly subsidy amid a sharply weakened rial.

The White House said it is weighing options, including military force, regarding Greenland; Denmark and several NATO allies have publicly defended Greenland's sovereignty and warned the idea could strain the alliance.