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UK imposes historic trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements
UK bans all trade with illegal Israeli West Bank settlements, targeting goods, services and arms in historic shift that sparks diplomatic rift with Israel.
Canada escalates trade war with dollar‑for‑dollar tariffs on US$19.9billion of American goods
Ottawa’s counter‑tariffs are designed to impose equivalent financial pain on US exporters while shielding Canadian consumers where possible.
Trump renames Lake Ontario “Lake America” in escalating US–Canada trade dispute
The renaming of Lake Ontario is the culmination of a rapidly intensifying trade war between the United States and Canada.
US-Canada trade war escalates after talks collapse over sovereignty clauses
US-Canada trade talks collapse over sovereignty clauses as Trump imposes 50% tariffs. Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation. Trump claims Canada wants "state benefits without being one."
Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs after last-minute trade deal
The last-minute delay was announced less than two hours before the crushing duties on more than $20billion worth of Canadian imports were set to take effect.
US to shutter five diplomatic posts in rare peacetime downsizing
The closures are projected to save about $4.4million per year, per reporting on the congressional notifications.
Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs, setting stage for high-stakes trade talks
The outcome of these negotiations will set a precedent for how the Trump administration wields its tariff powers in the years ahead.
Canada wildfires spiral into continental crisis as climate extremes and political tensions collide
The blazes have already scorched more than 3million hectares, triggering mass evacuations and rising geopolitical tensions with the US.
G7 Summit ends with unified Ukraine stance and new focus on China and AI
The G7 Summit concluded with major breakthroughs on international security, centered around a US-Iran preliminary ceasefire and unanimous support for Ukraine.
11 pivotal elections that altered the global outlook in 2025
2025 saw pivotal elections worldwide that reshaped governments amid economic pressures, security concerns, and geopolitical shifts. These races influenced global alliances, trade, and stability, drawing attention from major powers like the US under President Trump. 1. Australia's Landslide Labor Win Australia's federal election on May 3 delivered a historic second term for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party, securing 94 House seats — the most ever by a single party — and a 55.22% two-party-preferred vote. Key issues included housing costs, energy policy, and defense amid US tariff threats, with Labor retaining every prior seat while opposition leader Peter Dutton...
Liberals win Canadian election but fall short of majority under Mark Carney
The 2025 Canadian federal election, held on April 28, 2025, resulted in a Liberal minority government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Mark Carney wins Canada’s leadership race
Following the resignation of Justin Trudeau in early January 2025, the Liberal Party of Canada held a leadership race that concluded on March 9, 2025, electing Carney as the next PM.
Trump imposes tariffs on top three trading partners: Canada, Mexico and China
In early Feb 2025, President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, citing illegal immigration and the flow of illicit fentanyl.
Justin Trudeau steps down after nearly a decade as Canada’s PM
Justin Trudeau officially resigned as Canada’s Prime Minister on March 14, 2025, ending nearly ten years in power. He was succeeded by former central banker Mark Carney, who was elected leader of the Liberal Party following a nationwide leadership contest. Mounting pressure and internal divisions Trudeau first announced his intention to step down on January 6, 2025, citing internal party divisions and the need to give Canadians a “real choice” in the upcoming federal election. He requested the Governor General to prorogue Parliament until March 24, effectively pausing legislative activity to allow the Liberal Party time to select a new leader. His...