Iran launched strikes on U.S. military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar after fresh American airstrikes targeted Bandar Abbas and other Iranian infrastructure.
The visit reflects Ottawa's strategy to diversify trade beyond the United States while supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions. Carney is also expected to address the Saudi Arabia-Canada Investment Forum.
Tens of thousands attended the ceremonies, while newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent from public view, fueling speculation over his condition amid ongoing regional tensions.
The opinion piece argues that silence and selective neutrality undermine medical ethics, urging doctors and medical institutions to uphold professional integrity by speaking out against attacks on healthcare and human suffering.
The diplomatic impasse raises uncertainty over negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and efforts to secure a lasting regional peace.
Coach Mohamed Ouabhi credited the team's growing confidence to its historic 2022 World Cup run and insisted the Atlas Lions have the quality to challenge for an even deeper tournament finish.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least 12 civilians across Ukraine, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew calls for stronger European air defenses.
The United States and Iran have offered conflicting accounts over planned talks in Doha, with Tehran denying any direct negotiations despite Washington dispatching a delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.