
The Weight of Choice: Alberta’s Referendum Approaches
With the Alberta separation referendum set for October 19, both campaigns focus heavily on voter turnout. The debate highlights tensions between regional autonomy and national unity.

With the Alberta separation referendum set for October 19, both campaigns focus heavily on voter turnout. The debate highlights tensions between regional autonomy and national unity.

Canada is considering EU associate membership as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks closer ties amid an escalating trade war with.

Macron and Carney will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon to reaffirm sovereignty and shared democratic values after Trump’s controversial map post this week.

Putin rejects Zelensky’s proposal to meet at the Miami G20, insisting any face-to-face talks must take place in Moscow instead.

PM Modi urged the Global South to move from rule-taker to rule-shaper, seeking representation in global governance and BRICS cooperation.

Turkey detains LGBTI+ activists, raids venues and blocks dozens of websites and social media accounts in a widening crackdown nationwide.

Xi Jinping is promoting deeper economic ties among an expanded BRICS group, seeking greater influence for emerging economies worldwide internationally too.

Scottish independence remains possible as Mairi McAllan says a future referendum is not off the table amid renewed political debate.

Czech and Polish prime ministers used beloved cartoon characters to counter suspected Russian-linked disinformation and reaffirm friendship between neighboring countries.

Ukraine’s refusal to surrender territory to Russia is reportedly blocking a peace agreement, according to Trump envoy Keith Kellogg, who says.

Thai immigration police raided a factory in Chachoengsao, arresting 17 Chinese nationals working without valid permits. Officials face charges and are investigating the facility's management.

Taguig prosecutors dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte's perjury complaint against alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga, citing insufficient evidence to establish probable cause.

“Immoral and self-destructive,” Zelensky says, criticizing EU discussions about lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs and weakening pressure on Moscow now.

Tens of thousands rally across Germany against the far-right AfD, defending democratic norms after mainstream parties cooperated with the party.

Trump attacks NATO allies after they reject his request for help securing the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran conflict.

Erdoğan urged Turks living in Europe to have five children, calling them Europe’s future amid tensions between Ankara and governments.

Trump predicted US-Canada trade deal could arrive soon, despite stalled talks, escalating tariffs, and growing pressure on cross-border supply chains.

Greece’s deputy foreign minister called Kastellorizo the heart of Greece, rejecting Turkish challenges to sovereignty and maritime rights under pressure.

Police in Portsmouth banned face coverings at an anti-migrant protest, citing concerns over violence, intimidation, public disorder, and concealed identities.

Blogger Soda Ebrahimi Shamsabadi was sentenced to death on charges involving national security, propaganda, and alleged cooperation with hostile governments.

Zelenskyy said he would meet Putin at December’s Miami G20 summit, emphasizing that concrete decisions, not speeches, should define talks.

China warned it may cancel a Trump-Xi summit if Washington approves new Taiwan arms sales, calling Taiwan a red line.

Trump said Irish reunification would eventually happen, calling it a positive achievement while acknowledging that Britain would have a say.

Putin warned that troop deployments to Ukraine would mean war with Russia, while denying Moscow threatens Europe or seeks confrontation.