Politics

Carney Holds US Accountable for Meeting Canadian Separatist Leaders

Prime Minister Mark Carney is holding the United States accountable for meeting Canadian separatist leaders, demanding respect for sovereignty after controversial encounters between American officials and Alberta independence groups were exposed. Speaking Thursday after meeting with provincial leaders, Carney stated his clear expectation that the US Administration will honor Canada's sovereignty, noting he has consistently communicated this position to President Trump. The diplomatic controversy developed...

Rubio Confirms No Current Iran Attack Plans Despite Trump Threats

Marco Rubio stated that no current plans exist to attack Iran despite President Trump's renewed military threats against Tehran, while emphasizing that increased American military presence in the Middle East serves defensive purposes. The Wednesday testimony addressed escalating tensions while defending the Venezuela military intervention. The Secretary of State noted that an aircraft carrier and accompanying warships recently arrived in the region to protect personnel...

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 tariffs...

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...

Trump Unveils New Trade Pacts, Ukraine Minerals Deal, and Faces Economic Backlash Amid Tariff Tensions

President Donald Trump has confirmed the United States is finalizing trade agreements with South Korea, Japan, and India, as part of a broader push...

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 Monday’s...

Battle for B.C.: Federal Leaders Clash Over Housing, Energy, and Public Safety in Final Election Push

As Canada’s federal election looms, British Columbia has emerged as a critical battleground. The province, long seen as a political bellwether, is attracting intense...

Deadline Looms: Elections Canada Urges Mail-In Voters to Deliver Ballots in Person

With less than a week left before election day, Elections Canada is urging voters who opted to vote by mail within their riding to...

Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Economic Myths: Rethinking Trump’s Nod to History

On what former U.S. President Donald Trump dubbed “Liberation Day,” he launched a wave of so-called “reciprocal” tariffs targeting dozens of nations, igniting debate...

Xi Warns of ‘No Winners’ as China Races to Beat Trump’s Tariffs in Trade War Surge

As tensions escalate between the world’s two largest economies, Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stark warning from Vietnam: "There are no winners...