Freeland Watches Trade War Unfold From Sidelines After Negotiating With Trump
Former Canadian negotiator Chrystia Freeland reflects on U.S.-Canada trade tensions and tariffs, drawing on her experience at the negotiating table with Trump.
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El eje Rabat-Washington redefine el equilibrio geopolítico en el Mediterráneo
La creciente sintonía entre Marruecos y Estados Unidos bajo la administración Trump reconfigura dinámicas de poder en el Mediterráneo, afectando los intereses estratégicos españoles en Ceuta, Melilla y el Sáhara.
US-Canada tariff war threatens 119,000 jobs as cross-border ties fray
Escalating US-Canada tariffs have taken effect, with Canadian retaliatory measures targeting $20 billion in US goods. The auto industry faces severe disruption, with Ontario alone projected to lose 119,000 jobs by 2026.
Huawei Faces US Criminal Trial Over Iran Business Dealings
Huawei begins a federal criminal trial in Brooklyn after 8 years of investigation, with US prosecutors alleging the Chinese tech giant violated Iran sanctions through deceptive business practices.
AfD's Saxony-Anhalt Victory Signals Shift in German Politics
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made significant electoral gains in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about potential policy actions if it enters government and creating pressure on national leadership.
Kushner's Albanian coastal project sparks mass protests over development plans
A major coastal development project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner has triggered sustained protests and violent clashes with police, with demonstrators opposing the transformation of Mediterranean coastline into a tourist destination.
Landlord ignored warnings on faulty alarms before fire killed father and five children
A coroner's pre-inquest conference heard that a landlord ignored repeated warnings about improperly installed smoke alarms before a 2023 Queensland house fire killed a father and five children. No witnesses heard any alarms sound during the blaze.
Singapore's PM set for $1M salary boost in sweeping government pay raise
Singapore's Prime Minister is set to receive a $1 million salary increase, representing a 64% pay rise and the first raise for ministers in 15 years. The PM has pledged to donate the difference to charity.
Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders stokes xenophobia fears amid economic pressures
Kenya's President Ruto ordered enforcement of restrictions on foreign hawkers and petty traders, framing it as economic protection. The move has sparked xenophobia concerns despite government assurances that legally documented foreigners remain protected.
Australia's 'My Feed, My Way' bill gives users algorithm opt-out power
Australia's government introduced 'My Feed, My Way' legislation requiring social media platforms to let users opt out of algorithmic recommendations, with fines up to AU$100 million for non-compliance.
Governo Trump deporta brasileiros para África e América Central
O governo Trump deportou brasileiros para países na África e América Central, incluindo casos de cidadãos enviados para a Libéria e Guiné Equatorial, gerando impasse humanitário.
Rusia reanuda bombardeos sobre Kiev tras visita de emisarios de Trump, dejando al menos tres muertos
Rusia reanuda ataques aéreos masivos contra Kiev con misiles y drones después de una tregua de tres días coincidiendo con la visita de enviados de Trump, dejando al menos tres muertos.
Trump publica mapa com bandeira dos EUA sobre México, Canadá e Gronelândia
Donald Trump partilhou um mapa na Truth Social mostrando a bandeira norte-americana a cobrir México, Canadá, Gronelândia e Islândia, refletindo ambições expansionistas já manifestadas durante seu segundo mandato.
India's GDP credibility crisis: From respected data to political theater
India's statistical system faces a trust crisis as critics allege the government manipulated GDP figures and other economic data. The IMF downgraded India's data quality rating, while economists warn flawed statistics lead to poor policy decisions affecting millions.
Kenya grants temporary amnesty to undocumented migrants amid trader crackdown fears
Kenya's government offers temporary amnesty to undocumented migrants following fears of a foreign trader crackdown, with hundreds seeking refuge at embassies.
Rússia e Ucrânia trocam ataques enquanto negociações de paz avançam
Rússia bombardeia Kiev matando pelo menos cinco pessoas, interrompendo breve pausa coincidida com visita de enviados americanos para negociações de paz entre os países.
Australia to Let Users Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms
Australia plans legislation requiring social media companies to let users easily opt in or out of personalized algorithms, giving users greater control over their content feeds.
Germany's far-right AfD breakthrough reshapes European politics
Germany's far-right AfD party achieved a historic breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt state elections with 44% of the vote, shocking Europe and raising questions about how mainstream parties can counter rising extremism across the continent.
Israeli ministers advance Gaza depopulation plans as violence escalates
Far-right Israeli ministers publicly propose forced removal of Gaza's 2 million Palestinians through expulsion plans, while airstrikes, demolitions, and killings continue across Gaza and the West Bank.
Hastie threatens One Nation with legal action over 'traitor' attacks
Australian Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has threatened Pauline Hanson's One Nation with costly legal action over accusations he is a traitor, citing his testimony against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith.
Bilionário venezuelano investigado agora assina contrato de petróleo com EUA
Um bilionário venezuelano anteriormente investigado agora possui contrato de petróleo com os EUA, gerando debate sobre beneficiários do acordo e acesso a recursos minerais.
Neo-Nazi party challenges Australia hate ban as 'authoritarian' at high court
Australia's High Court is hearing arguments from the banned White Australia party, which claims anti-hate laws are unconstitutional and authoritarian. The party challenges a ban imposed after the Bondi terror attack, arguing the decision should require judicial review rather than ministerial discretion.
Mladic's State Funeral Exposes International Justice's Limits
Ratko Mladic's state funeral in Belgrade, attended by thousands, raises concerns about whether three decades of international justice have taught political leaders anything about accountability for war crimes.
National redirects visitor levy to councils, rejecting bed tax proposal
New Zealand's National Party plans to redirect international visitor levy revenue to councils for tourism infrastructure, allocating $385 million over four years while ruling out a bed tax that would affect domestic travelers.