Following release of the movie Sound of Freedom, many people are surprised to learn human trafficking and slavery are still present in the 21st century. But according to Lisa Daftari of The Foreign Desk, human Read More
A top Biden immigration official has called for the end of detention for illegal immigrants and the abolishment of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). This while hundreds of migrants, mostly from Venezuela, have recently crossed Read More
There is some controversy involving the US giving Ukraine cluster bombs in its war with Russia. The Associated Press says more than 120 countries around the world have banned this weapon. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Read More
Donald Trump says he could get 400 years in prison with a recent indictment. The former US president is facing 37 charges including 31 of willful retention of national defence information. Political reporter, Lisa Daftari, says it should Read More
In this week’s foreign affairs update, Lisa Daftari discusses China’s spy base in Cuba, Iran helping Russia to build a drone factory, and Putin announcing he’s agreed to deploy tactical nuclear weapons Read More
From the wildfires burning in Alberta…to the firestorm of allegations over China’s interference in Canada’s democracy. Here’s our latest Federal political update with Brian Lilley. Read More
The war in Sudan, was sparked over two generals in a power struggle, according to Lisa Daftari of the Foreign Desk. Despite a ceasefire, airstrikes continue to rock the capitol city if Khartoum. Daftari says Read More
The Canadian government is trying desperately to get Canadians out of war-torn Sudan. The civil war continues in that country with two main factions fighting and scores of people killed. The clashes are between the Read More
The US Navy is sending a nuclear submarine to the Middle East. It is in retaliation to an attack US personnel faced in Syria that left one person dead and 12 other military members injured. Our Read More
The US Navy announced it would be extending the deployment of one of its Naval strike groups. This follows a drone attack that killed an American contractor and injured several American troops. Our foreign affairs Read More
There does not appear to be any end in sight with the war between Ukraine and Russia. There is even talk that the conflict may turn nuclear. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari explains. Daftari Read More
Many Canadians are upset that the carbon tax is going up April 1st especially when they see our prime minister flying around the world in an empty jet leaving behind a large carbon footprint. Some Read More
One of the big business stories we have shared on BCN is of the downfall of the Silcon Valley Bank and their alleged risky practices. American correspondent, and one of our regular contributors, Lisa Daftari, Read More
The death toll from the earthquake ravaged areas in both Turkey and Syria has now reached more than 50 thousand. In the midst of all of the tragedy and pulling people from the rubble is a Read More
The World Health Organization is urging all countries to reveal what they know about the origins of COVID-19 after claims from the US government agencies that a lab in China leaked the virus was denied Read More
There has been more talk coming out of China about a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. President Xi Jinping is allegedly telling his troops to be ready by the year 2027. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Read More
Nations appear to be rising and falling as global diplomacy and power brokers look to be on divergent paths. With revelations of Chinese police stations on Canadian soil and allegations of Chinese interference in the Read More
It’s been a year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, and the war may not end anytime soon according to David Marples, Professor of Russian and East European History at the University of Alberta. In Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says many are looking for answers in regards to these unidentified objects being shot down in both the US and Canada. She says the Biden Administration is being pressed Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says a number of countries are now helping with search and rescue efforts including Israel. She says the country put politics aside to help those who are in dire Read More
The war in Ukraine has cost thousands of lives. In has now been a year since Russia invaded. A number of countries are continuing to help Ukraine’s President Zelensky in his battle with Russia’Read More
You may remember the name Christine Anderson. She is the German politician who spoke out against Justin Trudeau in the European Parliament. Anderson explains why she is not a fan of our prime minister. She Read More
The Pentagon is warning of a new breed of extremist militants coming from the terror group ISIS. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says the factions seem to be coming from both the Middle East Read More
U.S. officials say Russia is providing military assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran. That includes helicopters and fighter jets. In exchange Russia wants ballistic missiles from Iran to help in its war in Read More
There is a new report by the Washington Post which says that Iran hired assassins to target those who have been criticizing the Iranian regime. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says that includes critics Read More
The World Cup continues in Qatar. When it comes to building the stadiums the Taliban made millions of dollars during the construction. That is according to our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari who has the Read More
An airshow disaster in Dallas; a bombing in Istanbul; illegal immigrants in U.S. get help fighting deportation. It’s all covered, along with Biden’s first meeting with Chinese leader, in this week’s Read More
The war between Russia and Ukraine has now entered its ninth month. Is there any end in sight? Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says there are intelligence reports by the Biden Administration that there Read More
A Canadian was among those injured in a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people in Seoul, South Korea on Sunday evening. Global Affairs Canada confirms that officials are in touch with local authorities to Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says there are reports coming from the UN allegedly informing migrants around the world how to get to the US and crossing the border illegally. Six migrants from Afghanistan Read More
