Russian military forces targeted Ukrainian power infrastructure ahead of upcoming peace negotiations, resulting in the deaths of three energy workers and leaving a significant number of residents without electricity and heating, as confirmed by officials on Tuesday. The trilateral talks in Geneva involving Kyiv, Moscow, and U.S. support coincide with the fourth anniversary of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, causing extensive casualties and displacement, and widespread destruction in various Ukrainian areas. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the recent strikes on 12 Ukrainian regions just before the commencement of talks, characterizing them as a deliberate assault to inflict maximum damage on the energy sector. Throughout the...

Iran and the United States have come to a mutual understanding regarding key "guiding principles" during discussions aimed at resolving their ongoing nuclear dispute, as stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi. However, Aragchi clarified that this does not indicate an imminent agreement. Following Aragchi's remarks, oil futures experienced a decline, and the benchmark Brent crude contract dropped more than one percent. These comments helped alleviate concerns of regional conflict, especially with the presence of a U.S. battle force pressing Tehran for concessions. Aragchi informed Iranian media in Geneva that various ideas were deliberated, leading to a consensus on certain guiding principles. A U.S. official disclosed that Iran...

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in December compared to the same month a year ago, as reported by Statistics Canada on Monday....

A recent ruling from B.C.'s Environmental Appeal Board (EAB) has stirred debate around the definition of "hunting" as it pertains to a wildlife biologist's...