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Canada's Carney Arrives in Australia for Middle-Power Talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday to begin a three-day visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between Canada and Australia, two nations often described as middle powers in...

France to Expand Nuclear Arsenal Amid European Security Policy EU

Emmanuel Macron said France will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal, citing growing European security threats and global instability.

Middle East Plunged into Chaos by Israel-Iran War

The Israel-Iran conflict, now in its third day as of March 2, 2026, has widened dramatically with joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continuing and Iranian retaliatory attacks hitting multiple countries. Over 2,000 targets...

Israel and US Strike Iran, Lebanon Under Siege as Tensions Rise

Israeli and US forces launched airstrikes on Iran and Lebanon on March 3, 2026. The attacks hit downtown Tehran, including Iran's state television headquarters, and intensified...

Clinton Says Trump Spoke of "Great Times" with Jeffrey Epstein

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said in a deposition that Donald Trump once told him they had “some great times” with Jeffrey Epstein, according to testimony released by congressional investigators.

Starmer Defends Iran Stance Amid Trump Criticism

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government’s response to the Iran crisis, rejecting criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over Britain’s refusal to join initial strikes on Iran.

France & China Coordinate Push to Calm Iran Conflict Amid Tensions

France and China agreed to work together to help de-escalate the Iran conflict, the French foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as fighting in the region intensifies following U.S. airstrikes and Israeli strike...

Movers & Shakers

MassCEC Appoints Ben Downing as Chief Executive for Climate Push

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has named Ben Downing as its next Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership change at a time of continued...

How Iran's Protests Are Being Watched by the World and Why It Matters

Over the past months, Iran has witnessed widespread protests that reflect deep frustration within its society. What began as anger over economic hardship — rising prices, unemployment, and a weakening currency — has grown into something much broad...

How Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Alliances

In January 2025, Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, pledging a renewed commitment to his “America First” doctrine. Marked by transactional diplomacy, skepticism toward multilateral institutions, and heavy reliance on econo...