Joly accuses PQ leader of steering Quebec toward Trump with U.S. outreach

President Trump announced plans to visit China in April and host Chinese President Xi Jinping later next year, following a discussion that focused on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. agricultural exports, particularly soybeans.

President Donald Trump has ordered the blacklisting of certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood, designating them as terrorist organizations due to their alleged support for Hamas and activities against U.S. interests. This decision follows an executive order that delegates the responsibility to key officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Negotiators for a peace plan regarding Ukraine have left the most contentious issues, particularly concerning territory claimed by the Kremlin but not occupied by Russian forces, to be resolved by former President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. This decision reflects the complexity of the ongoing conflict and the challenges in reaching a consensus on territorial integrity.

President Trump described a recent phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'very good,' emphasizing discussions on trade, particularly soybeans, and the sensitive issue of Taiwan. This conversation follows a meeting in South Korea last month aimed at easing tensions between the two nations.

President Trump held a cordial meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office, surprising many who expected a contentious encounter given their previous political tensions. This meeting marked a significant shift in their relationship, focusing on collaborative efforts to address key issues facing the city.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a phone call to discuss critical issues, including Taiwan and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as efforts to negotiate peace in the Russia-Ukraine war intensify.

A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, citing the unlawful appointment of attorney Lindsey Halligan as acting US attorney under the Trump administration. This ruling follows a series of legal challenges surrounding the indictment of Comey, which had previously faced scrutiny for procedural missteps.

One of four individuals accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take control of land in the Quebec City area appeared in court today and is scheduled to return before a judge in the new year.