Carney Lifts Climate Laws for New Alberta Pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney reached a tentative deal with the province as part of his program to curb the country’s economic dependence on the United States.
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Why Is the U.S. Threatening Venezuela?
Venezuela doesn’t play a large role in the drug trade to the United States, so what is motivating the massive military buildup? Julian E. Barnes, who reports on intelligence and international security, discusses the issues with our senior writer Katrin…
Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias
The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations.
Trump urges Japan’s PM to avoid further escalations in dispute with China: Reuters
US President Donald Trump has asked the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, to avoid further escalation in a dispute with China during a call this week, according to two Japanese government sources who spoke to the Reuters news agency.
Trump Says South Africa Is Not Invited to G20 Summit in U.S. in 2026
The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks.
Syrian president meets US congressional delegation to discuss bilateral relations
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with a US congressional delegation to discuss ways to strengthen ties between Damascus and Washington.
The Question Hanging Over Peace Talks: What Will Putin Accept?
A U.S. proposal may cross a number of red lines for the Russian leader, who sees little to lose and much potentially to gain from continuing to fight.
Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner Pushes False Claims About Maduro
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado faces criticism that she is exaggerating threats posed by Venezuela’s leader to justify U.S. force to overthrow him.
Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military
President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.
Kyiv Residents Doubt Peace Talks After Deadly Russian Barrage
A large-scale Russian aerial barrage on the Ukrainian capital killed several people on Tuesday. The attack came hours after a round of peace talks between U.S. and Ukrainian mediators that ended in Geneva.