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Canada Plans Major Arctic Defense Expansion Amid Security Concerns

Canada has announced a major plan to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic, reflecting a shift toward greater strategic independence as geopolitical tensions increase in the region.

Cuba Consults China & Russia as U.S. Pressure on Havana Grows

Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez spoke with his counterparts from China and Russia,...

Venezuela & Colombia Cancel President's Meeting Citing 'Force Majeure'

Venezuela and Colombia canceled a planned meeting between their presidents on Friday, citing...

Trump Announces $300 Bn Texas Refinery Plan with Reliance Industries

India’s energy giant Reliance Industries is expected to play a key investment role in a massive...

France Balances Alliances and Diplomacy as Iran War Intensifies

France is navigating a complex diplomatic position as the United States, Israel, and Iran war...

Indonesia & Australia Expand Security Ties With Japan, Papua New Guine

Indonesia and Australia plan to expand their defence cooperation by bringing Japan and Papua New...

Senegal Lawmakers Pass Tougher Anti-LGBT Law After Vote

Senegal’s parliament has approved a law increasing penalties for same-sex relations and related...

Mexico Lower House Rejects Sheinbaum Electoral Reform Proposal

Mexico’s lower house of Congress has rejected an electoral reform proposal backed by President...

Kast Sworn in as Chile President in Historic Right-Wing Shift

Chile inaugurated conservative leader José Antonio Kast as president of Chile on Wednesday, marking one of the most significant shifts to the political right in decades and indicating a new direction in the country’s governan...

Venezuela Appoints Paula Henao Oil Minister Amid Sector Reform

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed Paula Henao as the country’s new oil minister, promoting her from vice oil minister as the government pushes ahead with changes in the energy sector and efforts to draw foreign investm...

China to Pass Ethnic Unity Law Prioritising Mandarin Language Use

China is preparing to pass a new law focused on ethnic unity while prioritising the use of Mandarin language across the country, a move that has raised debate among scholars and rights groups about its potential impact on minority language...

China's First Train to North Korea in Six Years Departs Beijing

China will resume passenger train services to North Korea for the first time in six years, restoring a key cross-border rail link between China and North Korea.