Politics

Russia-Ukraine-US Trilateral Dialogue: Abu Dhabi Peace Summit Charts Pathway Forward

The international diplomatic community watches closely as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare for crucial peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5. This trilateral dialogue will chart the pathway forward toward potential conflict resolution. In announcing the meeting dates, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's preparedness for serious engagement aimed at producing concrete results that chart a clear pathway forward. His statement stressed the importance of...

Rubio Maintains Sustained American Engagement Will Gradually Transform Venezuelan Governance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained that sustained American engagement combining economic leverage, diplomatic pressure, and support for democratic movements will gradually transform Venezuelan governance during Senate testimony Wednesday. The long-term strategy acknowledged that immediate intervention produces limited political change requiring ongoing commitment. The former Florida senator emphasized that Treasury-controlled revenue, monthly budget approvals, commercial requirements, and preferential arrangements create continuous American influence over governmental...

Iran’s Nuclear Demands Unmet by Latest US Proposal

Iran's parliament speaker revealed on Sunday that the newest US nuclear proposal does not include the lifting of sanctions, a key issue that has...

Senate Eyes Pre-Pandemic Spending as Trump’s Megabill Sparks Debt Fears

A push to return to pre-pandemic spending levels is gaining traction in the Senate as President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" arrives, sparking...

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Engages with Summit Organizers

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong, is actively engaging with the organizing countries and partners ahead of the upcoming UN-backed summit on a two-state...

Arlington’s Reverence Mixed with Campaign Fire: Trump’s Memorial Day

The reverence typically associated with Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery was mixed with the fire of political campaigning during President Donald Trump's address....

U.S. Senators Appeal to Canada for Renewed Trust Amid Trade and Security Tensions

A bipartisan delegation of five U.S. senators visited Ottawa to reaffirm the importance of U.S.-Canada ties, asking Canadians to reconsider the relationship despite recent...

Deportation or Deception? US-El Salvador Pact Sparks Outrage Over MS-13 Case

The Trump administration is under intense scrutiny following revelations that it is seeking to dismiss charges against Vladimir Antonio Arevalo-Chavez, a high-ranking MS-13 member,...

Canada, UK, France to Israel: Cease Gaza Assault or Face Consequences

Canada, the United Kingdom, and France have jointly condemned Israel’s expanded military campaign in Gaza, warning they will not “stand by” as the humanitarian...

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 U.S.-funded...

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...