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Trade Tensions Escalate: Canada Fights Back Against Looming US Tariffs
The article presents a comprehensive list of countries and states, likely for the purpose of selecting a location. The list includes all 50 US states, as well as numerous countries from around the world, including Canada, Mexico, and various nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Read the full story here
Trump’s Latest Salvo: US May Boot Canada from Elite Spy Club
A US official has proposed expelling Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network. This comes amid tariffs and annexation threats from US President Donald Trump. The Five Eyes alliance is a significant intelligence network comprising the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The proposal's discussion among Trump's officials has sparked concerns about the US-Canada relationship and potential consequences for global intelligence sharing. Read the full story here
Mysterious Epidemic Sweeps Congo, Claiming Dozens of Lives inFatal 24-Hour Onset
A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of over 50 people in a region of the Congo. The illness is characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms followed by death within hours. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, and health officials are working to determine the source of the illness and develop a plan to contain it. Read the full story here
Rubio Reveals US Hesitation on Ukraine UN Resolution to Avoid Inflaming Russia Tensions
The United States voted against a UN resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine, citing efforts to bring both sides to the negotiating table. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the resolution was not conducive to negotiations. The US instead supported a separate resolution that avoided blaming Russia directly, with Rubio calling it "very fair language" that acknowledges the devastating effects of war. The resolution passed with 10 votes in favor, while several countries…
New Search Effort Launched for Missing MH370 on 11-Year Anniversary of Infamous Vanishing Act
The new search for the missing aircraft will be conducted on a no find, no fee basis, with the government paying US$70 million if the plane is found. The search area will cover 15,000 sq km in the southern Indian Ocean. Ocean Infinity, the company conducting the search, had previously carried out an unsuccessful hunt in 2018. The company has combined all the data and feels confident that the current search area is more credible,…
Serbian President’s Stunning Mea Culpa: Exhaustion Leads to Unintended Support for Ukraine’s UN Measure
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that Serbia erroneously voted in favor of a Ukrainian resolution at the U.N. General Assembly, calling Russia an aggressor state. The resolution was approved with 93 countries voting in favor, while Serbia was supposed to abstain from voting, according to Vucic, who took blame for the mistake, citing fatigue and being overwhelmed. Read the full story here
Starmer Shifts Funding Focus: Defence Boost Comes at Aid’s Expense
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, funded by a reduction in the foreign aid budget. The move aims to address the "dangerous new era" faced by the country, with a significant increase in defence spending from 2.3% of GDP. The plan will see an additional £13.4bn spent on defence every year from 2027, with the goal of reaching 3% of GDP by the mid-2030s,…
Britain Redirects Foreign Aid to Bolster Defence Amidst Rising Security Threats
The UK government has announced a defence spending boost, which will be funded by cutting foreign aid. This move is expected to increase defence spending in the coming years. The decision to reduce foreign aid will allow for a significant increase in defence spending, as part of the government's efforts to strengthen national security. Read the full story here
Moscow Accepts Belgrade’s Olive Branch After UN Rebuke
The Kremlin has accepted an apology from Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić after Serbia voted in favor of a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine. Russia and the US voted in favor of a UN Security Council resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine, while other countries abstained from voting. Read the full story here
Mysterious Sabotage at Sea: Taiwan Seizes Vessel Accused of Damaging Crucial Underwater Link
Taiwan's coast guard has detained a cargo ship and its Chinese crew after an undersea internet cable was damaged, sparking an investigation into whether the act was intentional. The incident has raised concerns about gray zone operations and intimidation from Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, as the island faces increasing pressure and incidents of damaged undersea infrastructure. Read the full story here