Politics

Activists report that more than 2,000 people have died in nationwide protests in Iran, and widespread communications outages have limited independent verification.

Inuit groups and Greenlanders oppose U.S. proposals about Greenland, saying past colonization shapes their rejection. Denmark and Greenland's foreign ministers are scheduled to meet U.S. officials at the White House.

The U.S. designated the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, with the State Department labeling the Lebanese branch a foreign terrorist organization and Treasury listing the Jordanian and Egyptian branches as specially designated global terrorists.

A seven-member Canadian Armed Forces team will arrive in Pimicikimak this week to provide technical assistance and infrastructure assessments; the community continues to deal with frozen water systems, sewer backups and other damage after a days-long power outage.

Bill and Hillary Clinton declined to appear for scheduled depositions in the House Oversight Committee's Jeffrey Epstein inquiry, and the committee announced it will move to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress.

Tens of thousands of children in Gaza have resumed classes in makeshift schools under a fragile ceasefire, while aid groups say basic supplies are being blocked and safety cannot be guaranteed.

Russian strikes killed four people in Kharkiv and caused major power outages in Kyiv; the United States described the attacks as an escalation while peace talks are under way.

A B.C. civil court is hearing a lawsuit by photojournalist Amber Bracken and The Narwhal that argues her detention during a 2021 Coastal GasLink protest violated freedom of the press; opening arguments took place this week.

Iran allowed outbound mobile calls while internet access to the outside world and SMS remained restricted, and activists reported the death toll in recent protests had reached at least 2,000.

A rainstorm in Gaza flooded tent camps and caused shelter collapses that local health officials said killed at least six people, including a one-year-old. Aid groups and officials reported thousands of damaged tents and urgent shelter needs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert to discuss major projects; several First Nations have expressed opposition to a proposed oil pipeline and LNG projects and called for the North Coast tanker ban to be respected.

Protests have spread across Iran amid economic hardship, while authorities have restricted internet access and rights groups report hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests.

Calgary recently suffered a major feeder-main rupture that prompted an independent review, and Winnipeg officials say their feeder mains are smaller, interconnected and subject to ongoing inspections, with roughly 21 kilometres checked so far and a new large-pipe assessment planned later this year.

Protests that began in Tehran's bazaars on Dec. 28 have spread across Iran, and reports say security forces responded amid an internet blackout; U.S. officials say diplomacy is the first option and plan briefings on possible responses.

Keel Digital Solutions donated to the Peel Police Foundation's Chief's Gala while the province has filed a statement of claim alleging misleading or fraudulent data and the OPP has opened a criminal investigation. Peel Regional Police said the donations supported charitable programs.

Toronto councillors report residents are calling about missed blue bin pickups after the city's recycling service moved to Circular Materials on Jan. 1, and councillors no longer control the service.

Some residents in Tehran were able to place mobile calls abroad after several days of imposed communications limits during a nationwide crackdown; SMS texting and access to internet sites outside Iran remain restricted.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China this week with a large ministerial delegation to pursue trade talks, including negotiations tied to Canada's 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles; he is scheduled to meet Premier Li Qiang on Thursday and President Xi Jinping on Friday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week, the first G7 leader to go in 2026. Chinese commentators say Beijing is likely to press for tariff relief and clearer limits on sensitive areas such as investment and Taiwan.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met in Nara and agreed to step up cooperation as they discussed trade and regional security.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit India after New Delhi tables its budget on Feb. 1, officials said, as both countries seek to diversify trade amid U.S. tariffs and a recent thaw in diplomatic ties.

A federal judge found the Trump administration acted illegally when it cancelled about US$7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in 16 states, ruling the decisions violated equal protection; the Energy Department says it disagrees and defended its review process.

The U.S. issued an alert advising its citizens to leave Iran and to make departure plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance; the White House said diplomacy is preferred while President Trump has warned of possible strikes and announced new tariffs.

The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reported as centred on his testimony about a costly Fed building renovation. Several Republican lawmakers and former Fed officials have criticized the probe and the Supreme Court is set to hear Fed governor Lisa Cook's case on Jan. 21.

Administrative immigration warrants typically authorize the arrest of a named individual but do not permit forced entry into private homes; a recent Minneapolis case drew attention after documents showed agents reportedly had only an administrative warrant.

Hundreds in downtown Windsor rallied to show solidarity with Iranian protesters after Iran imposed a nationwide internet and phone shutdown; a human rights group reports more than 500 people killed and over 10,000 detained during the unrest.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Coastal First Nations in British Columbia to discuss major natural-resources projects, and the meeting comes amid reported frustration from B.C. First Nations over an Alberta–Ottawa energy accord that supports a proposed West Coast oil pipeline.

Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed a federal lawsuit and requested a temporary restraining order to stop an ICE enforcement surge after the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer. The Department of Homeland Security says it has sent more than 2,000 officers to Minnesota and reports over 2,000 arrests.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem publicly defended Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after Powell said the U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed the Fed over his congressional testimony; Macklem said Powell has his full support and emphasized central bank independence. Undetermined at this time.

The Alberta NDP says overcrowded emergency departments represent an urgent capacity problem and is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to acknowledge and address it, while doctors and the Alberta Medical Association warn patient care is at risk.