On Sept 13 local time, Canadian Prime Minister Carney said Canada is seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU but does not intend to become an EU member. He said Canada will begin consultations with the EU on creating the alliance and will visit France and the UK, speak at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, attend European Commission President von der Leyen's State of the Union address, and meet French President Macron in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Earlier reports said Canada was exploring po

Ahead of the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on 14-15, Prime Minister Carney said Canada has reached a new national consensus to take control of its future. The summit aims to attract C$1 tln of investment over five years (about US$720 bln) and will showcase priority projects in energy, critical minerals, high-tech and major infrastructure to link global capital with Canadian projects, bolster supply-chain resilience, lift productivity and reduce dependence on the US.

Israel's defense minister said the military is preparing to fight to seize the Al-Tah Heights, part of Israel's security zone in Lebanon, and will prevent any Hezbollah attempt to return and garrison the area.