Fuelled by many ongoing wars, global defence spending rose 7.4 per cent last year, but the rise is unlikely to continue: British think-tank
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Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait ‘undermines peace’, says China
The Canadian warship passed through the strait on Sunday and was the first to do so this year, two days after U.S. ships
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Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft as Canadian ship transits waters
‘Canada has once again taken concrete action to uphold the Taiwan Strait’s freedom, peace and openness’ said Taiwan’s foreign ministry
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Nigeria slams ‘disrespectful’ Canada visa refusal to military chief
Nigeria has lashed out at Canada for denying visas to a many military officials, including the country’s highest-ranking military official
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Trump’s hand to Putin sparks fear, mistrust in frontline Ukraine
Trump has raised fears that the U.S., Kyiv’s most vital military backer, will abandon Ukraine and hand over easy concessions to Russia
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Arab nations band together against Trump’s Gaza plan
Countries including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are rallying to try and block Trump’s Gaza plan
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Canada close to visiting forces deal with Philippines
Canada has taken part in several patrols in a sea near the Philippines to assert defence in a strategic waterway claimed mostly by China
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US appears to backtrack as Trump Gaza plan sparks global outcry
Facing a slew of criticisms from Palestinians and world leaders, the US Secretary of State said any transfer of Gazans would be temporary
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Canada willing to join US ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield: minister
‘An integrated missile defence system for all of North America is the thing that makes sense to everybody,’ said Defence Minister Bill Blair
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Ontario mayors react to province’s new border security initiative
Ontario mayors are expressing cautious support for Operation Deterrence, which combats the illegal movement of drugs, guns and people