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Canada opens embassy in Yerevan

Canada opens embassy in Yerevan

The head of the Canadian Foreign Ministry explained for what purpose the country is opening an embassy in Yerevan

Toronto-Delhi flight makes emergency landing in Baku

Toronto-Delhi flight makes emergency landing in Baku

The captain of an Air Canada plane flying from Toronto to Delhi sent a request for an emergency landing at Heydar Aliyev International Airport on October 22. The reason was low oil pressure in the left engine of the aircraft. …

Canada unveils new sanctions against Russia

Canada unveils new sanctions against Russia

Canada has imposed sanctions on 15 Russian individuals and three entities, according to a statement published on the website of the Canadian Ministry of …

Seven judges added to Canadian anti-Iranian sanctions list

Seven judges added to Canadian anti-Iranian sanctions list

The Canadian Foreign Ministry has added seven Iranian judges to the sanctions list on Iran. The Foreign Ministry claims that the judges are associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and they are also involved in human rights violations.

Russia adds hundreds of Canadians on its sanctions list

Russia adds hundreds of Canadians on its sanctions list

Russia has added more than 300 Canadian citizens to its sanction list, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its website. According to the ministry, following the principle of unavoidable punishment, and in …

FIFA changes format for 2026 World Cup

FIFA changes format for 2026 World Cup

The World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams by FIFA’s Council, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar. To win a …

Canada bans import of Russia's aluminum and steel

Canada bans import of Russia's aluminum and steel

Canadian authorities made the decision to ban import of aluminum and steel in Russia, according to regulations posted on the government’s website on Friday. According to amendments, "it is prohibited for any person in Canada …

Russia imposes sanctions on 200 Canadian citizens

Russia imposes sanctions on 200 Canadian citizens

In response to Ottawa’s sanctions, Russia has blacklisted 200 Canadians, banning them from entering the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday. "In response to the individual sanctions imposed by …

Croatia defeats Canada 4-1 at FIFA World Cup

Croatia defeats Canada 4-1 at FIFA World Cup

Croatia beat Canada 4-1 in a group stage match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan on Sunday. The goals were scored for Croatia by Andrej Kramaric (in the 36th and 70th minute of the match), Marko Livaja …

Canada imposes sanctions on Belarusian banks, enterprises

Canada imposes sanctions on Belarusian banks, enterprises

The Canadian government has added a number of Belarusian banks, enterprises and citizens to the sanctions list, the Canadian Foreign Ministry's press service said. The restrictions have been imposed on the National Bank of Belarus, …

Russia bans entry to 100 Canadians including actor Jim Carrey

Russia bans entry to 100 Canadians including actor Jim Carrey

Russia has banned entry into the country to 100 Canadians including actor Jim Carrey, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday. "In response to the ongoing practice by the regime of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …

Canada imposes sanctions on 23 Russian individuals

Canada imposes sanctions on 23 Russian individuals

Canada will impose sanctions on another 23 Russian citizens, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's website said on Monday. "Canada is also imposing additional sanctions against Russian individuals. These sanctions target 23 …

EU countries continue sanctions persecution of Iran

EU countries continue sanctions persecution of Iran

Last week, in Brussels Germany, along with eight other EU countries, presented a new package of sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities that are linked to the alleged brutal treatment of demonstrators in the Islamic Republic, the …

Canada extends Iran sanctions

Canada extends Iran sanctions

Canada on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, marking the fourth package of sanctions it has implemented for alleged human rights violations in that country, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The latest sanctions target four …

Canada sanctions 35 more Russian individuals, six companies

Canada sanctions 35 more Russian individuals, six companies

The Canadian government is introducing sanctions against 35 Russian nationals and six Russian companies, including executives of Gazprom, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday, with his speech streamed by national TV channels. …

Canada FM says to return remaining 5 Nord Stream turbines

Canada FM says to return remaining 5 Nord Stream turbines

The Canadian government intends to return all five remaining Nord Stream 1 pipeline turbines to Siemens for maintenance, Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly told the CBC. Despite Russian energy giant Gazprom’s’ refusal …