Global News published this video item, entitled “Global National: Dec. 6, 2023 | Senior Iranian official found to be living in Toronto” – below is their description.
Canada has launched a deportation case against a man who is believed to have served as a senior official in the Iranian government. His is one of nine cases heading to court, testing new sanctions that banned high-ranking members of Iran’s hardline regime from Canada. The sanctions were brought in following Iran’s brutal crackdown on dissidents after the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Jeff Semple reports.
With the bloodshed intensifying between Israel and Hamas in southern Gaza, the humanitarian crisis is worsening for Palestinians who have nowhere to hide from the violent fighting. Crystal Goomansingh looks at what the United Nations is calling an “apocalyptic” situation for civilians, as Israel’s war on Hamas stretches into its second month.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is holding a pivotal election for a new national chief after intense turmoil within the organization led to Roseanne Archibald’s removal in June. David Akin explains who the leading candidates are and the common themes in their pitches.
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Canada’s cybersecurity watchdog, is warning that deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence could have an impact on the next federal election. Abigail Bimman looks at how foreign governments could take advantage of these cyber threats and what Canada needs to do to prepare.
Hours after U.S. President Joe Biden made a last-ditch plea for Congress to approve billions more dollars in military aid for Ukraine, Republican senators voted to block the legislation. Farah Nasser explains what Republicans demanded to pass the bill and how the vote’s outcome is critical to Ukraine’s defence against Russia.
Norman Lear, the creator of hit American sitcoms such as ‘All in the Family,’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’ has died at the age of 101. Mike Drolet looks back at how the legendary TV producer found humour in everything and broke boundaries in comedy television.
Plus, thanks to her record-shattering world tour and domination of music platforms, Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2023. Eric Sorensen reflects on how the pop superstar’s cultural influence has made her bigger than ever.
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