UK, Canada, Australia announce recognition of Palestinian state Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the move "constitutes an important and necessary step toward achieving a just and lasting peace in accordance with international legitimacy." News
Iran slams Canada’s designation of IRGC as terrorist entity Iran slams Canada’s designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity, vowing a response. News
Exclusive: Canada to close Erbil office, cut down Baghdad staff The Canadian Embassy is closing its Erbil office and cutting down its Baghdad staff as part of ending the Middle East Engagement Strategy reflecting a shift towards bilateral ties with Iraq. News