Transcript of Taliban’s first news conference in Kabul

Following the takeover of Afghanistan, the Taliban has held its first official news conference in Kabul,…

Here’s where the major party leaders stand on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

Recent surges of cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant are prompting political leaders and health-care experts…

Florida braces for tropical storm Fred as Grace batters Haiti

Tropical Depression Grace drenched earthquake-damaged Haiti on Monday, threatening to dump up to 38 centimetres of…

Your Tuesday Briefing

We’re covering scenes of desperation and panic in Afghanistan and a debate over third vaccine doses.…

Afghanistan: Life in Kabul after the Taliban victory

The city, however, is still carrying on. It is calm. I haven’t spoken to many residents,…

Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal after Taliban takeover

President Joe Biden has defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s…

Ontario open to child care deal with federal Liberals, with some flexibility: Lecce

TORONTO — Ontario’s education minister says his government is open to striking a deal on affordable…

U.N. Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting for Monday morning after the Taliban appeared…

B.C. Wildfire Service warns of another challenging day as crews fight to protect Logan Lake

Crews continue to fight to protect the community of Logan Lake, B.C., from wildfire. The Tremont…

Afghanistan conflict: Taliban push into Kabul as president flees

The US has deployed 5,000 troops to help remove its staff and the Afghans who assisted…