Venezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official says
A US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move “an important step in the right
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Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic’s future – and their own
US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.
LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics – with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
UN’s Albanese: Israel treats storm-hit Palestinians of Gaza as ‘expendable’
Special rapporteur says Israel’s nonresponse to the growing crisis reflects its attitude towards Palestinians.
Crane collapse causes deadly train crash in Thailand
At least 29 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a train in Thailand.
2025 continues streak of hottest years ever recorded
2025 ranked as the third hottest year on record, barely behind the last two years, and one where regions of the world still saw dangerous
Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at The Hague is ‘flawed, unfounded’
International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
Saab wants Canada to buy 72 fighter jets and 6 surveillance aircraft from Sweden to create 12,600 jobs
The Canadian Armed Forces would need to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for Swedish manufacturer Saab to deliver on its
Some Canadians are ready to work in Venezuela‘s oilpatch — if they’re allowed in
In Alberta, there is excitement and hesitation from businesses and energy workers at the potential opportunity ahead in Venezuela.
Kiefer Sutherland accused of assaulting ride-share driver
Kiefer Sutherland accused of assaulting ride-share driver
Rising cost of basic necessities could widen a gap between the well-off and everyone else
The price of basic necessities rose in December, even as overall inflation held steady.
At least 22 dead after crane collapses onto passenger train in Thailand
The crane, which was being used to construct an elevated highspeed railway, fell onto the moving train causing it to derail and catch fire.
No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
Residents of Ukraine’s capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.