… Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Israel’s deployment of ground troops in Lebanon an “illegal invasion”, which violates its “integrity and sovereignty”. …
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Mark Carney — Canadian Prime Minister, engaged in tensions with Trump over tariffs and international cooperation.
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- April 2026
- March 2026
… The pacts, covering technology and renewable energy, were announced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney hailed a new start in their nations’ relationship. …
Canada, India strike agreements on rare earth, uranium- February 2026
… This could facilitate more meaningful interaction with Brics+ and echo sentiments expressed by Canadian prime minister Mark Carney at last month’s World Economic Forum in Switzerland. …
Namibia at a Time of Predatory Hegemons… Prime minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by the “horrific acts of violence” and announced he was suspending plans to travel to the Munich Security Conference on Wednesday, where he had been set to hold talks with allies on transatlantic defence readiness. …
Shooter kills 9 at Canadian school, residence- January 2026
When the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos this week, he emphasised the end of the rules-based international order and outlined how Canada was adapting by building strategic autonomy. …
Business Editorial – “Nostalgia is not strategy”… d of Peace’, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours. “Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining,” Trump said on Truth Social in a post addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney …
Trump withdraws Canada's invite to ‘Board of Peace'… The US president also took a swipe at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who urged “middle powers” such as Australia, Argentina and his own country to band together when he spoke at Davos a day earlier. …
Trump says ‘framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat… Asked at a news conference how far he was willing to go to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, he replied: “You’ll find out.” It comes after French president Emmanuel Macron warned of a “shift towards a world without rules”, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said …
Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, says ‘no going back'… French president Emmanuel Macron spoke to Canadian prime minister Mark Carney over breakfast at the Elysee presidential palace, ahead of a planned lunch with Zelensky and the US envoys. …
Ukraine’s EU, US allies meet in Paris on security guarantees- November 2025
… Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. (Photo: Andrej Ivanov / Getty Images) Kirton, explaining his reference to the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, said that summit had issued consensus declarations on several specific subjects, but only an overall Chair’s Statement delivered by …
US makes clear it will oppose a G20 Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration
World & Region
Israel plans permanent control of southern Lebanon buffer zone
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Israel's defence minister announced that after the war with Hezbollah ends, Israel will maintain military control over a swath of southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, and will demolish houses in border villages. Lebanon's government and international critics including the UN, Canada, and European nations have condemned the plan as an illegal occupation and collective punishment.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 1 April
Israel plans permanent control of southern Lebanon buffer zone
Israel's defence minister announced that after the war with Hezbollah ends, Israel will maintain military control over a swath of southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, and will demolish houses in border villages. Lebanon's government and international critics including the UN, Canada, and European nations have condemned the plan as an illegal occupation and collective punishment.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Canada, India agree on uranium and critical minerals partnership
India and Canada have reached agreements on critical mineral cooperation and a uranium supply deal for nuclear power, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi announcing the pacts as part of efforts to reset strained ties and expand their partnership on energy, trade, and defence.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 21 February
Analyst warns Namibia rethink foreign policy amid global upheaval
André du Pisani, an emeritus professor of politics, argues that the United States under Trump pursues a "predatory" form of realism that undermines global multilateralism and institutions. He calls for Namibia to conduct a comprehensive audit of its foreign relations and adopt a more integrated policy approach encompassing development, security, and economic diplomacy.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 February
Mass shooting at Canadian school kills nine people
A shooter killed nine people and wounded 27 others at a secondary school and residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday. The suspect was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted injury, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was "devastated" by the attack, which is rare for Canada.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 23 January
Namibia-Russia ties shift from ideology to economic strategy
An editorial argues that Namibia's recent ministerial visit to Russia marks a pragmatic shift from historical solidarity to practical economic cooperation, with bilateral trade nearly doubling in 2024 and new opportunities in uranium, agriculture, and value-added manufacturing.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
Trump revokes Canada's invitation to 'Board of Peace'
US President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his newly established 'Board of Peace' international organization, following tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over economic coercion and global power dynamics. Canada had indicated willingness to join but declined to pay a proposed $1 billion membership fee for permanent members.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 22 January
Trump backs off tariff threat after NATO talks on Greenland
President Trump said the US has formed a "framework" for a potential deal on Greenland and the Arctic region after talks with NATO, abandoning threats to impose tariffs on European allies. Diplomatic sources indicated there was no agreement for American control of the autonomous Danish territory, though talks on mineral rights and military cooperation could continue.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
Trump doubles down on Greenland acquisition, threatens tariffs on Europe
US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 7 January
Ukraine's allies meet in Paris on security guarantee talks
Key European countries and US envoys met with President Zelensky in Paris to discuss security guarantees for a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, as representatives from 35 nations, including 27 heads of state, gathered to show alignment on Ukraine's post-war settlement.
7 January 2026 · New Era →