Politics

Starmer Challenges Precedent of Economic Coercion Among Allies

Britain's Prime Minister raised fundamental concerns about precedents during weekend diplomacy, warning Donald Trump that using tariffs to coerce allies over territorial demands establishes dangerous patterns for future international behavior. Keir Starmer's intervention focused on preventing normalization of coercive tactics among democratic partners. The current crisis creates precedents for economic warfare among allies pursuing political objectives beyond trade. Starmer's Sunday consultations with Danish leadership, EU...

Economic Hostage: EU Warns Trump’s Tariff Threat Might Cause Global Recession

Feeling held hostage by economic threats, the EU warns Trump's tariff threat might cause a global recession if not de-escalated. European leaders warned on Saturday that President Trump’s threat to levy tariffs over the Greenland purchase could severely damage the world economy. An emergency meeting of the EU's 27 envoys has been called for Sunday to manage the fallout. EU Presidents von der Leyen and...

Western Powers Threaten Israel with Sanctions over Gaza Campaign

Three major Western allies—Canada, the UK, and France—have jointly threatened sanctions against Israel if it does not halt its military offensive in Gaza and...

UK Reframes Foreign Aid: Permanent Cuts Spark Strategic Shift in Global Development Role

The UK’s foreign aid budget reduction to 0.3% of gross national income is now a permanent fixture, according to the development minister, who described...

Trump Administration Axes Hundreds at Voice of America, Sparks Deportation Fears and Press Freedom Outcry

In a move drawing sharp criticism from media advocates, the Trump administration has dismissed nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America (VOA), the...

Liberals Reach Out to NDP MPs as Carney Eyes Majority Without Formal Deal

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has confirmed that Liberal operatives are quietly reaching out to NDP Members of Parliament in an apparent effort to...

Trump’s Middle East Tour Shifts Focus to Business Deals Amid Regional Turmoil

President Donald Trump embarks Monday on his first major foreign trip of his second term, centering his agenda on high-stakes business deals in Saudi...

Redrawing Reality: The Myths and Meaning Behind the U.S.-Canada Border

In a recent Oval Office conversation, a high-level U.S. official referred to the U.S.-Canada border as an “artificial line,” suggesting it was arbitrarily drawn...

Trump Secures First Post-Tariff Trade Deal with U.K., Promises ‘Full and Comprehensive’ Pact

Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom, marking his administration's first major deal since sweeping...

Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow Amid Drone Strikes and Deepening China-Russia Alliance

Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a four-day state visit to Moscow, signaling a bold reaffirmation of China’s strategic alliance with Russia even as...

Trump–Carney Showdown: Can U.S.–Canada Relations Recover After Talk of Annexation?

President Donald Trump is set to meet newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday, following weeks of heightened...

Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels AfD a Right-Wing Extremist Group

Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “right-wing extremist effort,”...

Han Duck-soo Resigns as Acting President to Launch Bid for South Korea’s Top Office

SEOUL, South Korea — Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president, announced his resignation Thursday to pursue what he called a "heavier responsibility," confirming expectations...

Federal Party Leaders Race Across Canada in Final Push for Tight Election Battles

With just hours left before Canadians head to the polls, federal party leaders are sprinting across the country, targeting battleground ridings critical to...