International Relations
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The Miami Gamble: Trump and Zelensky Eye October Breakthrough
As the G20 summit approaches, a high-stakes diplomatic dance unfolds between Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow over the locat...
Baghdad’s Drone Crackdown: A Diplomatic Shield for Saudi Oil
Iraq seizes a launch site used to target the East-West pipeline, opting for intelligence cooperation over regional escal...
Carney’s European Pivot: Strengthening Ties in Liverpool and Strasbourg
As trade wars with Washington escalate, Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks stability and new partnerships with the UK and EU.
A Fragile Thaw: Xi and Modi Attempt to Reset India-China Ties in New Delhi
After years of Himalayan tension, a high-stakes meeting at the BRICS summit seeks to pivot from border clashes to econom...
The Cyprus Standoff: Turkey Reaffirms TRNC Support Amid US Policy Shift
Turkey's Foreign Ministry has criticized a US decision to extend arms access for Greek-Cypriots, warning of increased in...
Trump's Irish Unity Comments Spark Unionist Fury and Dublin Protests
A casual remark from Donald Trump in Dublin has reignited a volatile debate over Northern Ireland's constitutional futur...
New Delhi's High-Stakes Gamble: Can BRICS Bridge the Divide?
As 11 nations gather in India, the quest to dethrone the U.S. dollar clashes with deep divisions over wars in Ukraine an...
New Delhi Summit: BRICS Leverages Oil Power to Challenge Global Governance
With 40% of global oil production now under one roof, the expanded BRICS bloc seeks to redefine economic stability amids...
25 Years After 9/11: The Shifting Bond Between Canada and the U.S.
As North America marks a quarter-century since the attacks, the once-unbreakable bond between Canada and the U.S. faces ...
Chrétien Uses Gander’s 9/11 Legacy to Signal Canadian Defiance
At a 25-year anniversary event, the former PM reminded the world that Canadian kindness isn't weakness amid rising US tr...
Xi Jinping's New Delhi Return: A Fragile Thaw After Galwan Valley Bloodshed
The first visit by China's leader to India since 2019 tests whether the BRICS summit can override a deadly border rivalr...
The Impotence of Empire: How a Private Crisis Exposed Soviet Plots in Iran
A 6ft 4in KGB officer traded Moscow's secrets for Western medicine in a 1981 Tehran bathroom, thwarting a Soviet gambit.
The Bedroom and the Bathroom: How a Medical Secret Thwarted Soviet Ambitions in Iran
A KGB Major's private struggle became a Cold War windfall for MI6 amid the chaos of post-revolutionary Tehran.
US-Argentina Black Hawk Deal Strains Ties with UK Over Falklands
A £103 million military sale to Buenos Aires arrives amid Donald Trump's questioning of US commitments to Britain.
Sovereignty as a Shield: Saddle Lake Cree Nation Defies Alberta's Gender-Care Bans
By invoking Treaty No. 6, the Saddle Lake Cree Nation is creating a legal sanctuary for gender-affirming care in the fac...
Beyond Trade Wars: Jean Chrétien’s Gander Address Reclaims the Canada-US Bond
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 marks a moment of reflection in Gander, former PM Jean Chrétien issues a warning about m...
New Delhi's High-Stakes Balancing Act: Putin and Xi Converge for BRICS
As leaders from 11 nations meet in India, the summit tests whether an expanded BRICS can maintain cohesion despite deep ...
Syria's Nuclear Clean Slate: IAEA Clears Path for Civilian Energy
A landmark IAEA resolution removes Syria from the non-compliance list after the discovery of undeclared materials in Dei...
The Moscow Embassy Allegation: A New Front in the Russia-Ukraine Intelligence War
Russian security services claim a Ukrainian-linked operative targeted a British embassy guard to orchestrate a false-fla...
Zelenskyy’s Quiet Return to Canada: A Strategic Pivot Before the Miami G20?
After attending King Harald V's funeral in Oslo, President Zelenskyy arrives in Canada with an unannounced agenda amid r...
Canada and the EU Plot a "Unique" Pivot Away from U.S. Trade Reliance
As trade tensions with Washington escalate, Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks a distinctive partnership with the European...
Trudeau Links Lebanese Chaos to Tehran in High-Stakes Call with Benny Gantz
Canada's Prime Minister reaffirms support for Israel's security while highlighting the humanitarian crisis facing half a...
Beyond Trade: Canada and EU Build a Bespoke Security Alliance
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Strasbourg as the EU crafts a "unique" partnership with Ottawa, bypassing standard t...
Geography vs. Decree: Why the AP is Defending the Name Lake Ontario
As President Trump moves to rename shared waters, the Associated Press sides with historical precedent and Canadian sove...
EU Tightens Economic Noose on West Bank Settlements
From tariff exclusions to consulate closures, European powers are moving beyond rhetoric to penalize illegal Israeli set...
The Motorcycle and Dairy Ban: Trump Escalates Trade War with Canada
President Trump has signed five executive orders targeting Canadian imports, a move U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson G...
Shaming Beijing: Philippine Defense Minister's Dramatic Stand at Shangri-La
A mysterious note and a public rebuke of China's "shameful" maritime claims turn the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue into a dip...
UK-Israel Diplomatic Rift Deepens Over West Bank Settlement Trade Ban
London targets settlement infrastructure and services, prompting Jerusalem to shut down a British consulate and ban UK e...
Milei's Oil Crackdown: Argentina Targets Israeli Firms in Falklands Dispute
Buenos Aires escalates sanctions against North Falkland Basin drilling, challenging UK sovereignty and targeting Navitas...
Miliband’s Settlement Ban: A High-Stakes Gamble for UK Diplomacy
The UK's decision to halt trade with West Bank settlements triggers a diplomatic firestorm and domestic political tensio...