Politics

Washington Pivots: US Targets Russian Oil After Putin ‘Refuses’ to End War

The Trump administration has executed a significant policy pivot, imposing sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. This move signals growing frustration with Vladimir Putin’s "refusal" to negotiate...

Putin’s High-Stakes Gamble: Linking US Aid to Direct Confrontation

Moscow – In a high-stakes gamble, President Vladimir Putin is attempting to reframe U.S. military aid to Ukraine...

Trump Seeks to Build on Ceasefire Momentum

Donald Trump embarks on a Middle Eastern journey aimed at consolidating the recently established Israel-Hamas ceasefire while encouraging...

The View from Abroad: How the World Sees Washington’s Shutdown Spectacle

From an international perspective, the ongoing US government shutdown is a perplexing spectacle of political dysfunction that raises...

Israel to Pull Back to “Yellow Line” in Exchange for Hostages, Deal Nears

A potential ceasefire agreement in Gaza hinges on a significant Israeli military pullback in exchange for the release...

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...