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At UNSC meeting, West and Russia clash over NATO airspace violations
Russia denies the allegations and accuses European powers of levying baseless accusations.
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Drone sightings disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports
The drone sightings near Danish and Norwegian airports come amid heightened concerns over Russia violating EU airspace.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return on Tuesday after Disney lifts suspension
Announcement comes nearly a week after the late-night host was controversially suspended for remarks about Charlie Kirk.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney On NATO, Trade, and the Middle East
The U.S.-Canadian relationship boasts a history of cooperation, peaceful borders, and strong trade ties. However, the partnership has come under strain during the second Trump administration, in part due to sweeping tariffs that have called into question Canada’s economic ties to Washington. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Mark Carney discusses Canada’s role in NATO, the ongoing war in Gaza, Canada’s foreign policy priorities, and the new global economy.
This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Background Reading:
- This backgrounder unpacks Canada’s fraught trade relationship with the United States.
- This timeline highlights the U.S.-Canada partnership over the last century, and how trade tensions and territorial disputes have strained relations in recent years.
Host: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations
Guest: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
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Categories: Defense Policy
Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro charged in case linked to father’s coup attempt
The son of the former president stands accused of coercion, according to a statement from the prosecutor general.
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‘It is a bloodbath’: Australian medic describes situation at Gaza hospital
Dr Saya Aziz, working at al-Shifa Hospital, says she has lost count of the number of amputations she has had to perform.
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Syria’s al-Sharaa renews call for US to formally drop sanctions
President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets US secretary of state in New York as he prepares to attend UN General Assembly meetings.
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US Supreme Court to consider whether Trump may fire Democratic FTC member
Decision means Rebecca Slaughter remains barred from her post at the Federal Trade Commission for the time being.
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Ecuador prison riot leaves 14 dead, 14 wounded
Ecuador's prisons see another violent riot, with explosions and shootings in Machala.
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Joy to worry: Palestinians react to the recognition of their statehood
As more countries recognise Palestine, Palestinians are waiting to see what impact this will have on their lives.
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Ports blocked as protests erupt across Italy over Gaza
Italian dockworkers blocked ports in Genoa and Livorno as unions staged nationwide protests over Israel’s war in Gaza.
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France among six more countries to formally recognise Palestinian statehood
France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco join diplomatic push as Israel unleashes fierce attacks on Gaza.
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Investors rejoice over looming TikTok deal despite political concerns
White House says Oracle, whose cofounder Larry Ellison is a key Trump ally, will be an investor in short-video app.
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Nvidia to invest billions in OpenAI as AI race heats up
The company will also provide chips for OpenAI’s data centres.
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Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections
After Monday's mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference.
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Global reactions to Palestinian state recognition
Several Western nations have formally recognised Palestine, drawing praise from Palestinians.
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Republican US senators knock FCC chair for threatening Disney over Kimmel
Ted Cruz compares FCC chair's Disney threats to Mafia tactics, sparking bipartisan concerns over free speech violations.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup: Match time, Super Fours table, teams
A loss in the match on Tuesday will put both teams on the brink of elimination from cricket's T20 Asia Cup 2025.
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China plans evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa barrels through Philippines
China plans to evacuate close to 400,00 people from Shenzhen as the typhoon makes landfall in the northern Philippines.
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UN marks 80 years amid Gaza genocide and global crises
Marking 80 years of the UN, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said its principles are “under assault as never before”.
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