Former central banker Mark Carney has won the race to lead Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, official results showed on Sunday. His leadership begins at a critical time, with looming elections and rising trade tensions with the U.S.
Carney, 59, defeated former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a leadership contest where over 150,000 party members cast their votes. His victory marks the first time a political outsider with no previous government role has become Canada’s prime minister.
A former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney positioned himself as the best candidate to handle trade disputes with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is threatening additional tariffs on Canada’s economy.
During his campaign, Carney backed retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. and pushed for a stronger investment strategy to boost Canada’s economy, arguing that growth under Trudeau had been insufficient.
Trudeau announced his resignation in January after nine years in power, amid plummeting approval ratings. Carney, the frontrunner in the leadership race, secured the most endorsements and raised the most funds among four Liberal candidates.
His leadership has already boosted the Liberal Party’s momentum, as Trump’s tariff threats and jokes about annexing Canada have sparked national unity debates. A general election is expected soon, with Carney preparing to defend his new position.
South Korea is ramping up security measures as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with large protests expected.
South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok said Monday the government will seek consultations with the U.S. on shipbuilding and energy cooperation, as economic ties remain a priority.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he expects positive outcomes from upcoming U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, signaling a possible shift in Washington’s approach to Kyiv.
European arms imports jumped 155% from 2020-24, with Ukraine emerging as the world’s largest arms importer, according to a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report released Monday. The surge follows Russia’s 2022 invasion, which has reshaped global defence markets.
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has condemned upcoming U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a "dangerous provocative act," warning they could trigger conflict, state media KCNA reported on Monday.
Authorities in Russia’s Dagestan and Chechnya regions have blocked access to the Telegram messaging app over concerns it could be used by hostile groups, according to regional officials quoted by the TASS state news agency.
Iran would consider negotiations with the United States if discussions focus on concerns regarding potential militarization of its nuclear program, Iran’s U.N. mission stated on Sunday in a post on X.
South Korea is ramping up security measures as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with large protests expected.
South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok said Monday the government will seek consultations with the U.S. on shipbuilding and energy cooperation, as economic ties remain a priority.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he expects positive outcomes from upcoming U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, signaling a possible shift in Washington’s approach to Kyiv.
President Donald Trump is preparing a new travel ban that could block entry for people from Afghanistan and Pakistan as early as next week. The move is part of an intensified immigration crackdown.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting hosted this year by Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, on 4 March.
Italy’s League party urges the government to favour Starlink over French-led Eutelsat for satellite communication systems, citing Starlink's technological edge. The push comes amid delays in the EU’s IRIS² program, as Italy seeks secure communication solutions for officials.
Two buses have collided in Barcelona today, Monday 3 March which has left 51 people injured, four of which are said to be critical.
Iran would consider negotiations with the United States if discussions focus on concerns regarding potential militarization of its nuclear program, Iran’s U.N. mission stated on Sunday in a post on X.
South Korea is ramping up security measures as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with large protests expected.
South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok said Monday the government will seek consultations with the U.S. on shipbuilding and energy cooperation, as economic ties remain a priority.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he expects positive outcomes from upcoming U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, signaling a possible shift in Washington’s approach to Kyiv.
European arms imports jumped 155% from 2020-24, with Ukraine emerging as the world’s largest arms importer, according to a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report released Monday. The surge follows Russia’s 2022 invasion, which has reshaped global defence markets.
Authorities in Russia’s Dagestan and Chechnya regions have blocked access to the Telegram messaging app over concerns it could be used by hostile groups, according to regional officials quoted by the TASS state news agency.
Iran would consider negotiations with the United States if discussions focus on concerns regarding potential militarization of its nuclear program, Iran’s U.N. mission stated on Sunday in a post on X.
South Korea is ramping up security measures as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with large protests expected.
South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok said Monday the government will seek consultations with the U.S. on shipbuilding and energy cooperation, as economic ties remain a priority.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he expects positive outcomes from upcoming U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, signaling a possible shift in Washington’s approach to Kyiv.
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