Politics

 Trump Draws Direct Line Between Iran’s Diplomatic Lies and Coming Consequences

President Donald Trump drew a direct and explicit line on Thursday between what he described as Iran's diplomatic dishonesty and the consequences that would follow if the country failed to change course. His Truth Social post accused Iranian negotiators of contradicting their government's public messaging by secretly seeking a deal, and Trump argued that this kind of deception was leading Iran toward a point...

The Price of War: How Iran’s Strategy Is Costing the World Billions

Iran's strategy in the war against the United States was becoming clear on Saturday: inflict maximum economic pain on US allies and the global economy in order to force Washington to the negotiating table. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28 had already pushed oil prices toward $120 per barrel. Ballistic missile strikes on Fujairah in the UAE threatened the region's...

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 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...