Canada Welcomes EU Associate Membership Proposal From von der Leyen
During the State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Union President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the first-ever associate member of the bloc.
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Federal Reserve Considers Rate Hikes as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Inflation
Global central banks face mounting inflation pressures as geopolitical conflict and energy costs drive policymakers toward potential interest rate hikes.
Houthi Forces Seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Threatening Global Oil Shipping
Yemen’s Houthi movement has seized control of the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait and coastal territory following a lightning advance.
France Refuses to Reveal Partners Who Requested Usmanov’s Sanctions Removal
France has refused to disclose the international partners who demanded the removal of Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov from European Union sanctions lists.
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The United States State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, clearing a major hurdle for the kingdom while drawing…
Ireland Boycotts Eurovision for Second Year Over Gaza Crisis
Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has announced it will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and…
US Seeks Congressional Approval for $24.3B F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The United States State Department has asked lawmakers to clear a potential 24.3 billion dollar sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
Russia and China Veto UN Resolution to Monitor Iran Sanctions
Russia and China used their veto power at the United Nations Security Council to block a United States-backed resolution that would have extended the mandate of the independent…
Trump’s Lake Ontario Renaming Decree Sparks Outrage Among US Expats in Canada
American expatriates living in Canada have strongly criticized a decision by United States President Donald Trump to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, characterizing the move…
Sweden PM Ulf Kristersson Resigns After Narrow Election Defeat
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned on September 17, after a centre-left opposition bloc secured a narrow 176-seat majority in the parliamentary election.
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Reject Saudi Ceasefire Over Ongoing Blockades
Saudi Arabia proposed a nationwide ceasefire and peace deal to end the nearly six-year war in Yemen, prompting Houthi rebels to reject the initiative as insufficient over…
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.31 as Supply Chain Inflation Spreads
U.S. diesel prices hit an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon in September 2026, driven by Middle East conflict and refining constraints.