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Canada Needs a New Story

admin2 May 2025

This week, Canada’s Liberal Party pulled off an improbable, come-from-way-behind fourth-term win. There will be little time for the party or its leader, Prime Minister Mark Carney, to celebrate. Unlike a decade ago, when Justin Trudeau won in a ...

Friday Briefing

admin2 May 2025

A shake-up of Trump’s top aides.

Reform U.K. Claims Narrow Victory in Special Election in Blow to Starmer

admin2 May 2025

Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a battleground parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party, winning by just six votes.

Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Presidential Palace in Damascus

admin2 May 2025

It was the second time in days that Israel had intervened militarily in Syria amid sectarian violence targeting the Druse.

Leaders May Talk Tough, but War Is the Last Thing Pakistanis Want

admin2 May 2025

For many across the country, economic struggles, political malaise and the fear of armed conflict with India now feel like parts of the same burden.

The Trump Factor Looms Over Australia’s Election

admin2 May 2025

The last time Australians went to the polls, China was top of mind. This time, the United States is the dominant foreign factor in an election mostly fought on domestic issues.

How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports

admin2 May 2025

E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.

Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods

admin2 May 2025

Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.