
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Amid Rising Trade Tensions
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including alcohol and automobiles, escalating trade tensions and prompting calls for negotiations to resolve disputes under USMCA.

The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including alcohol and automobiles, escalating trade tensions and prompting calls for negotiations to resolve disputes under USMCA.

Donald Trump proposes the US host a future FIFA World Cup without Canada and Mexico, potentially partnering with China, signaling a strategic shift in international football event hosting.

Two individuals were detained for suspected arson following a massive wildfire near Paris that destroyed over 1,300 hectares and forced 1,000 evacuations amid France's intense heatwave.

Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a significant increase amid NATO’s evolving military spending landscape and U.S. pressure.

Canada selects Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 advanced submarines, boosting NATO's Arctic defense and signaling deeper transatlantic cooperation.

G7 leaders pledge new sanctions targeting Russia's oil and gas sectors and increase military aid to Ukraine, including advanced weaponry and support for domestic arms production.

Twenty-two countries accuse Iran of orchestrating attacks targeting Jewish communities and dissidents abroad, warning of violations of sovereignty and calling for immediate cessation.

Russia's new military-technical agreement with the Taliban may open arms transfers and reflects Moscow's strategic recalibration in Central Asia.

The EU and Mexico have signed a sweeping trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and easing trade barriers, aiming to boost exports, investments, and bilateral cooperation.

Israel draws sharp criticism from Western allies after its security minister posts a video showing detained pro-Palestinian activists in degrading conditions, raising diplomatic tensions.

Lufthansa plans to cancel 20,000 flights through October 2026 and retire older aircraft to save over 40,000 tonnes of aviation fuel amid rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions.