
A New Shape for Europe: The Associate Member Idea
The EU’s offer of associate membership to Canada is largely symbolic but signals a desire for deeper transatlantic ties. It hints at a more flexible future for the bloc’s integration model.

The EU’s offer of associate membership to Canada is largely symbolic but signals a desire for deeper transatlantic ties. It hints at a more flexible future for the bloc’s integration model.

Calgary police classified an incident where a woman was trapped in a tipped-over port-a-potty as a hate crime. Two men have been charged, citing alleged biased comments as motivation.

Ottawa city council voted unanimously to rename Trump Avenue, citing changed political dynamics and community values. The process will involve public consultation to select a new name.

A 24-year-old Quebec City man was arrested for allegedly researching chemical weapons and planning an attack for ISIS. The RCMP cited online communications as key evidence in the terrorism investigation.

Heathrow’s proposed third runway could be delayed until 2039 as the airport faces significant planning, financing, and regulatory hurdles ahead.

China criticized US policies toward Iran and Cuba at the UN, defending Gulf sovereignty and demanding sanctions relief for Havana.
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An anti-Netanyahu bloc has taken the lead in one seat, but neither political camp is close to securing a majority.
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The US Army is assessing support units for potential Cuba operations, though no deployment orders have been issued, officials say.

PTI’s week-long protest postponement is expected to double Islamabad’s security bill, with container rentals alone costing Rs46.5 million daily now.

Reports say UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu Hamas was planning a major operation days before October 7.

Yemen’s government denounced the Houthis as a terrorist militia and urged Yemeni citizens to join the national armed forces immediately.
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Trump urges Chinese President Xi Jinping to stop supporting Iran, highlighting tensions over Tehran’s international partnerships and US pressure efforts.
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India’s Jaishankar sharply responds to a Pakistani journalist’s terrorism question, pointing to Pakistan’s record and calling out the criticism directly.

A high-stakes corruption scandal is shaking Brazil’s election, threatening candidates, alliances, and public confidence as voting approaches nationwide this year.

Trump’s top trade envoy says the United States is comfortable with its current relationship with Canada despite ongoing economic tensions.

France has unveiled a roadmap to end coal use by 2030, oil by 2045, and natural gas by 2050, decarbonization.

Britain’s prime minister has condemned intimidating anti-migrant demonstrations, warning that disorder and hostility toward asylum seekers are not British values.

Putin says Russia was ready to resume talks after elections, but alleges Ukrainian attacks on polling stations blocked renewed diplomacy.

Colombia has extradited its first major rebel commander to the United States under President Abelardo de la Espriella, sources say.

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation found sexual harassment and repeated ethical violations, officials said Friday.

Iran says its concrete seven-day proposal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime passage if Washington accepts.

Pakistan has locked down Islamabad ahead of a planned PTI march demanding Imran Khan’s release, deploying thousands of security personnel.

Ukraine’s parliament is considering legalizing pornography, with projected tax revenue potentially funding thousands of military drones during wartime and supporting defense.

Ukraine is exploring a workaround to Brazil’s veto by seeking 24 Embraer Super Tucano aircraft through a NATO partner.