Security

Canada ready to partner with South Korea on critical minerals, security, says Prime Minister Trudeau

Trudeau told South Korea's parliament that Canada was committed to increasing military engagement to reduce threats to regional security while also collaborating with Seoul to denuclearize North Korea

Canada's Trudeau to visit South Korea; focus to further collaborate on minerals, security

The 60th anniversary of bilateral relations will be marked by Trudeau's visit, the first by a Canadian leader in nine years. Both sides will release a joint statement outlining their relationship for the following 60 years

Explained: Why Nepal's famed Sherpas are leaving Mount Everest behind

Sherpas are leaving behind the climbing industry and discouraging their children from following in their footsteps. The hazards involved in climbing, meagre compensation and a scant safety net are reasons behind the move

The world's largest rhinoceros farm is up for sale. Are you willing to buy it?

John Hume, a South African conservationist, has devoted 30 years and a vast fortune to the effort to save the rhinoceros. Hume will now auction off his largest rhino farm to the highest bidder this week due to a lack of funds

Canada PM’s senior aide refused to specify on Chinese election meddling citing security

Canadian authorities have started several investigations into the allegations of interference in Canada's 2019 and 2021 elections, accusations that Beijing denies

Explained: How Donald Trump’s arraignment in New York will be a political spectacle

Donald Trump has made his way to New York from Florida, where he will be arraigned in connection to the hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Will the former US president be handcuffed and will his mug shots be taken? What can we expect next?

Fearing Palestinian attacks, Israelis seek security in guns

On 27 January, a Palestinian shot dead seven people outside a synagogue before being killed by police in the Jewish settlement of Neve Yaakov, in annexed east Jerusalem. Israel's police commissioner responded to the attack by calling on those eligible to carry a firearm to do so

African Union urges nearly $90 million for its Somali force

Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, told two reporters that the more than 19,600-strong AU force won't be able to function properly and help the Somalis unless that funding gap is filled

UK to review security at Indian High Commission in London amid protests

Earlier this week, India summoned the most senior British diplomat in New Delhi to protest at the actions taken by 'separatist and extremist elements' against the country's mission in London

Explained: How Russia-Ukraine war is threatening Moldova and Transnistria's security

The Ukraine war and the presence of Russian troops in Transnistria have worried Moldovans and some international experts that Moldova could be Putin’s next invasion target