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Speaking at G20 ministerial meeting in Chennai with only 124 days to go until COP28 UAE, Dr. Al Jaber said the call for a global target of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 "has yet to find expression in G20 outcomes.""The G20 represents 85...

Seventy years ago today, an armistice was signed to end active fighting in the Korean peninsula. The armistice marked the end of three years of bitter conflict that claimed the lives of 516 Canadians. We will always remember their bravery, service,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Korean War Veterans Day: "Today, on the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, we commemorate Korean War Veterans Day and pay tribute to the brave...

A bipartisan majority of seven-in-ten voters favor the US continuing to provide significant military aid to Ukraine to help in their ongoing war with Russia, according to an in-depth study by the Program for Public Consultation together with the...

On July 25th, the President of Ukraine officially responded to a petition signed by over 25 thousand Ukrainians, calling for a review of the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch. In a notable move, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not only...

Today's ruling by Federal District Court Judge Jon Tigar effectively negates any impediments to foreign nationals seeking to abuse our nation's asylum laws, and will trigger an even more massive surge of people crossing our borders illegally, charges...

Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of the world and play an essential role in promoting and protecting human rights internationally. In many countries, HRDs are increasingly at risk of violence, often subject to threats and...

A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE: The first "Hello, Silk Road" International Conference on Internet Communication was held on July 23 in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Over 200 guests, including experts and scholars...

COP28 today launches its COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda, part of its ambitious action plan aimed at keeping 1.5C within reach.The COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda has four pillars, covering national leadership, non-state actors,...

Speaking on the sidelines of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial, alongside the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, COP28 President Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber urged countries to join the global cooling pledge, a...

Series of dialogues will be held in partnership with IRENA and will be supported by the UNFCCC.Dialogues aim to bring government and energy industry together to define how to accelerate action towards 1.5 degrees at COP28.Session held on the...

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will...

Note: All times local Aspen, Colorado, United States of America The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in the 14th Aspen Security Forum. 10:35 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in an on-stage conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of...

Note: All times local Peterborough, Ontario 7:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will depart for New York City, United States of America. Closed to media New York City, United States of America 8:35 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in New York City,...

Note: All times local Peterborough, Ontario 7:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will depart for New York City, United States of America. Closed to media New York City, United States of America 8:35 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in New York City,...

Note: All times local Aspen, Colorado, United States of America The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in the 14th Aspen Security Forum. 10:35 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in an on-stage conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of...

In the face of increasing global uncertainty, particularly in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, we continue to work closely with our allies and friends to defend democracy, protect human rights, and uphold the rule of law. The...

Prime Minister Hasina agreed to champion the food agenda of COP28 and underscored how crucial food systems transformation and agricultural innovation is to sustainable development.Dr Al Jaber met with Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina during a...

More than 26,000 Canadians served in the Korean War, bravely fighting for peace. Long seen as a "forgotten war," it is an important chapter in Canada's proud military history. Later this month, a group of Canadian Korean War Veterans will participate...

Note: All times local Aspen, Colorado, United States of America The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in the 14th Aspen Security Forum. The event will be streamed live via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axPV2RB6frQ The...

Note: All times local Aspen, Colorado, United States of America The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in the 14th Aspen Security Forum. The event will be streamed live via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axPV2RB6frQ The...

The European Union's new investment strategy can strengthen the role of Latin America and the Caribbean as a key part of the solution to regional and global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity and food insecurity, IDB President Ilan...

Nigeria's newly appointed Special Advisor on Culture and Entertainment Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, outlined a plan to boost growth in Nigeria's creative economy during a closed briefing. The goal is to deliver a national strategy that supports...

Baylis Medical Technologies Inc., a Canadian-based medical device company that specializes in radiology and neurosurgery, is proud to announce the successful delivery of 100 Baylis V4C-560 Ventilators, equipped with the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer, to...

Nigeria's newly appointed Special Advisor on Culture and Entertainment Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, outlined a plan to boost growth in Nigeria's creative economy during a closed briefing. The goal is to deliver a national strategy that supports...

Note: All times local Gandhinagar, IndiaThe Deputy Prime Minister will attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with G20 partners throughout the day. 9:10 p.m. (11:40...

The NTI Nuclear Security Index for the first time finds that nuclear security conditions are regressing among the dozens of countries and areas with weapons-usable nuclear materials and nuclear facilities. This erosion of nuclear security comes at a...

Note: All times local Toronto, Ontario Private meetings 12:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver the keynote speech at the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum. Notes for media: Open coverageMedia are asked to arrive no later than 11:30...

Note: All times local Toronto, Ontario Private meetings 12:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver the keynote speech at the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum. Notes for media: Open coverageMedia are asked to arrive no later than 11:30...

Combatting inequalities, protecting the planet, and providing every person with the opportunities they need to prosper are fundamental principles of sustainable development. These principles are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda and 17 Sustainable...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the upcoming visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the White House and his address...

The war in the Ukraine has resulted in a dire need for medical supplies for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals. The Exergen Corporation, maker of the #1 preferred thermometer by medical professionals, is offering to donate temporal...

Note: All times local Gandhinagar, India 11:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. Closed to media. 7:30 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the G20 Finance Ministers...

Prospect House Media acknowledges the success of the Ameritocracy podcast's recently released episode titled "Ukrainian Nonprofit CEO Edward Ma on Choosing Between Career and Passion". The episode premiered in the Top 100 of the Apple charts in...

COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber outlines an action plan focused on fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full...

Note: All times local Vilnius, Lithuania 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend a meeting of the North Atlantic Council. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity for the opening remarks and host broadcaster10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will...

Today, ahead of the seventh Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA7), the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister...

In the face of Russia's ongoing, brutal invasion of Ukraine ? an attack on democracy, human rights, freedom, and security everywhere ? North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies are standing together, and with the Ukrainian people, for as long...

Note: All times local Vilnius, Lithuania 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend a meeting of the North Atlantic Council. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity for the opening remarks and host broadcaster10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will...

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security services March 29, 2023 while reporting in Russia and has been held in a Moscow prison ever since. His detention has now been extended until at least Aug. 30....

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate met with His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain to discuss the plans and objectives for the upcoming COP28 conference. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director...

China and the Solomon Islands announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring "mutual respect and common development for a new era," in a move to upgrade bilateral ties during the Pacific nation leader's visit to...

This is a report from China.org.cn: The 11th World Peace Forum, organized by Tsinghua University and co-organized by the Chinese...

MARKHAM, ON, July 10, 2023 Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Markham?Unionville, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...

A news report from Beijing Review: To understand Chinese modernization, one must understand the evolution of the Communist Party of China (CPC), participants said at a forum on innovating the international image communication of the CPC on July 6 in...

Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Markham?Unionville, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an...

Russia has been waging a brutal campaign against Christians in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, cautions Global Christian Relief, America's leading watchdog of Christian persecution. Russian soldiers have destroyed, damaged or looted...

In 2014, when Putin invaded Ukraine for the first time, NATO countries came together to put into place assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. Canada's contribution to NATO's response was to form Operation REASSURANCE ? a...

Note: All times local Riga, Latvia 9:50 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Riga, Latvia. He will be joined by the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity  11:05 a.m. The Prime Minister will...

Note: All times local Riga, Latvia 9:50 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Riga, Latvia. He will be joined by the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity  11:05 a.m. The Prime Minister will...