International Relations
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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...
Carney's Quiet Diplomacy: Canada and China Resume Military Talks
A fifth defense dialogue signals a shift in Ottawa's approach to Beijing, despite fierce domestic opposition and lingeri...
Digital Silence: German Defence Ministry Glitch Hides Ukraine Aid Details
A technical failure on a German government webpage has left the public and analysts unable to access critical remarks fr...
Israel Expels British Diplomats as Settlement Sanctions Spark Diplomatic Crisis
A month-long countdown begins for the UK Consulate in East Jerusalem following London's decision to penalize West Bank s...
Trust Deficit at the 81st UNGA: Guterres' Plea for a Multilateral Reboot
As the 81st UN General Assembly opens, leaders warn that nuclear risks and unregulated AI are pushing the global system ...
Trade War in the West Bank: Canada and Allies Target Israeli Settlement Goods
A coordinated effort by Canada, France, and the UK to ban settlement imports marks a sharp escalation in diplomatic pres...
The $28 Billion Rift: Trump and Carney Lock Horns in New Trade War
From beauty products to Bombardier jets, a sweeping tariff battle is reshaping the North American economic landscape.
U.S. Navy's 'Refueling Station' Strategy Sparks Sovereignty Row in Ecuador
The sinking of the Maria Candelaria without illicit cargo on board raises urgent questions about U.S. military jurisdict...
Burnham’s West Bank Sanctions: A High-Stakes Pivot for British Diplomacy
The UK's move to embargo goods from Israeli settlements risks a diplomatic rift with both Jerusalem and Washington.
U.S. Navy Reclaims Hormuz as Iran Plots New Persian Gulf Blockade
After clearing 80+ sea mines to restore oil flows, the U.S. faces a new threat from Tehran's proposed maritime exclusion...
The £7.6 Billion Reckoning: Jamaica's Reparations Push Hits Buckingham Palace
A Jamaican delegation is challenging the UK's colonial legacy with a massive financial claim and a demand for the return...