The Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia had strategic national interests in the Arctic when asked to comment on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland, absorbing Canada and taking control of the Panama Canal.

Elon Musk has told Justin Trudeau he “doesn’t matter” after the outgoing Canadian prime minister dismissed Donald Trump’s plan for the U.S. to take over its northern neighbor. The key adviser to the president-elect jabbed Trudeau on his X social media platform (formerly Twitter) after Canada’s premier announced Monday he is to resign.

Canadian Green Party leader Elizabeth May suggested that California, Oregon and Washington join Canada as provinces, offering universal health care and stricter gun laws. The comments were responding to President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing suggestions that Canada should become the 51st U.

Canada recorded a ninth consecutive monthly trade deficit in November, albeit smaller than expected, as exports rose faster than imports, and its trade surplus with the United States widened, data showed on Tuesday.

Trump also also insisted he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum fired back, telling Trump that Texas and California should revert to their former name: America Mexicana. Dick Vitale has gone through numerous cancer battles in recent years.

By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.

Justin Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, is giving up leadership of the Liberal party. He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement had been chosen through a party election.

Canada’s tax authority will continue applying the higher capital gains inclusion rate despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s suspension of Parliament.

The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.

If Trump does put through his expansionist threats, it will be easier for other powers to do the same, altogether putting at risk the current global order.

Scientists have developed a floating solar still device that is capable of harnessing the sun's energy to purify seawater and withstanding harsh maritime conditions.