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Air Canada fined by U.S. for flights over prohibited Iraqi airspace – National

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Air Canada fined by U.S. for flights over prohibited Iraqi airspace – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Department of Transportation said Friday it had fined Air Canada US$250,000 for operating flights in 2022 and 2023 in prohibited Iraqi airspace. The agency had jurisdiction because those flights had United Airlines’ designator code. The violations occurred on numerous flights between the United Arab Emirates and Toronto in airspace that … Read more

International student asylum claims surged in 2023, data shows – National

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International student asylum claims surged in 2023, data shows – National

The number of international students applying for asylum in Canada appeared to shoot up dramatically in 2023, government figures show — and is on track to be even higher this year. It comes after Immigration Minister Marc Miller called the increase an “alarming trend.” Data provided to Global News by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada … Read more

Ports strike threatens Walmart, Ikea, Home Depot imports

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Ports strike threatens Walmart, Ikea, Home Depot imports

A truck picks up a shipping container at the Port of Savannah in Georgia. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images As the International Longshoremen’s Association port workers move closer to a strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, the union is warning that major importers such as LG Electronics, Walmart, Ikea, Samsung, and … Read more

Family of Canadian couple killed in Lebanon describes ‘horrific scenes’ – National

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Family of Canadian couple killed in Lebanon describes ‘horrific scenes’ – National

The son of a Canadian couple killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Monday said he had to witness “horrific scenes” just to be able to identify his parents’ bodies. Daad and Hussein Tabaja, 69 and 75, were among those killed in Israeli strikes on Monday. The Tabajas first came to Canada in 1989 but … Read more

Canada begins commercially assisted departures from Lebanon – National

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Canada begins commercially assisted departures from Lebanon – National

The Canadian government on Friday began coordinating commercially assisted departures for Canadians looking to get out of Lebanon amid mounting violence, Global News has learned. Global Affairs Canada is reserving blocks of seats on commercial flights for Canadian citizens as it becomes increasingly difficult to book seats independently, sources in two government departments said. The … Read more

Former Canadian politician suspected of working for foreign government: CSIS – National

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Former Canadian politician suspected of working for foreign government: CSIS – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former Canadian politician is suspected of trying to influence Parliament’s work on behalf of a foreign government, according to documents released by the foreign interference commission Friday. No identifying information about the parliamentarian — whether they were a senator or MP, or what party they belonged … Read more

Can semaglutide help reduce opioid overdoses? What new study suggests – National

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Can semaglutide help reduce opioid overdoses? What new study suggests – National

Semaglutide, the key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, may potentially help treat and prevent opioid overdoses, new research suggests. A U.S. peer-reviewed study published on Wednesday in the JAMA Network Open journal showed that semaglutide was associated with a reduced risk of opioid overdose in patients with Type 2 diabetes and opioid … Read more

Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

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Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — which are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — are affecting where people are choosing to vacation, especially during the hot summer months. “Often, when we think of vacation, … Read more

Canada readying troops in case of Lebanon evacuations: sources – National

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Canada readying troops in case of Lebanon evacuations: sources – National

The Canadian Armed Forces is changing its posture to the crisis in Lebanon and increasing troops in the region to give the government more flexibility — including the ability to move quickly if an evacuation of Canadian citizens is ordered, Global News has learned. Canada’s plan has been ready for months and some assets have … Read more

Trudeau ‘targeted’ by pro-Modi outlets after Nijjar assassination allegations: docs – National

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Trudeau ‘targeted’ by pro-Modi outlets after Nijjar assassination allegations: docs – National

Media outlets aligned with the Indian government “targeted” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after he revealed Canada suspected India was behind the killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, new documents suggest. A report by the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), a unit with Global Affairs Canada that monitors state-sponsored disinformation, said commentators at outlets that … Read more