A new Ipsos poll, commissioned exclusively for Global News shows Canadians think Mark Carney and the Liberals would do the best job of responsibly managing Canada’s resources.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressed senators after global markets swung wildly and some business leaders lambasted the president’s aggressive bid to raise tariffs.

The Czech Republic has transferred its last remaining operational T-72M1 tanks to Ukraine, concluding a multi-year effort to phase out Cold War-era equipment while bolstering Kyiv’s armored forces amid ongoing Russian aggression. Citing defense sources, Czech daily Hospodářské noviny (HN) reported that the final batch of tanks was shipped in late March or early April. […]

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Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese citizens serving in the Russian military in the eastern Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. “Our soldiers captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting as part of the Russian army,” Zelensky said in a statement shared by the Office of the President. “This happened on Ukrainian territory — […]

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The Royal Navy is set to deploy a fleet of T-150 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) later this month. Nine T-150 quadcopters will carry out essential tasks including transporting defense equipment, food, and small packages across the task group’s vessels. With a maximum payload of 68 kilograms and a top speed of 60 miles per hour, […]

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A protest group called the Longest Ballot Committee has convinced dozens of candidates to register to run as Independents in the Ontario riding of Carleton.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said the U.S.‘s imposition of ‘so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’’ on China is ‘completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.’

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has officially rolled out a prototype of its next-generation tactical bridge system. According to a statement from DAPA, the prototype was unveiled during a ceremony on April 8 in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province. The event was attended by officials from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Republic of […]

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The Indian Air Force has deployed the Barak-8, also known as MR-SAM, surface-to-air missile system at its Bhatinda Air Force Station in Punjab near the border with Pakistan. New satellite imagery reviewed by open-source analysts shows newly constructed infrastructure at the base, including missile launch positions, radar ramps, and dedicated storage areas, consistent with the […]

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The U.S. Army has awarded a $15.4 million contract modification to MDT Armor Corp., an Alabama-based defense manufacturer known for its armored vehicle production. The funding will support the continued delivery of armored vehicles and associated parts, with work expected to run through June 30, 2026. According to the U.S. Department of Defense announcement, the […]

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