US-Cuba Relations Explained: Cold War History, Sanctions and Stalled Talks Separated by just 90 miles of water, the United States and Cuba are once again facing a tense stand off. President Donald Trump has openly expressed his desire to change Cuba’s government, while a series of measures in 2026 have increased pressure on the island’s … Read more
Trump’s US-Canada Deal: Will Carney Agree to Pipeline Talks? US President Donald Trump says a new trade “concept” with Canada is already on the table. However, his proposal comes with an unexpected twist: the revival of the Keystone XL pipeline. Speaking to reporters in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, Trump said the “concept” of a deal … Read more
Allies Fear Trump Could Target NATO if Republicans Lose US Midterm Elections European NATO allies fear President Donald Trump could increase pressure on the alliance if Republicans lose seats in the November 3 US midterm elections. Five NATO diplomats believe an electoral setback could push Trump toward a tougher stance on NATO. However, the White … Read more
Trump Showcases Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Floats Idea of 51st State U.S. President Donald Trump showcased a shipment of Venezuelan crude oil in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday, October 27. He described the delivery as a major achievement for his energy policy and said the Angerona tanker carried one million barrels of oil. Trump called the … Read more
Lula’s Brazil Comeback Deals Blow to Trump’s Latin America Ambitions Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth presidential term after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 runoff, winning 51.8% of the vote against his rival’s 48.2%. The victory challenges President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand U.S. influence across Latin America. … Read more
Data Centre Debate Heats Up Ahead of US Midterm Elections 2026 Data centres are no longer just powering the internet. They are also becoming a major issue in the race for votes ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3. Across the country, Republicans and Democrats are facing growing opposition to these massive facilities. … Read more
Trump Invokes 9/11 to Urge Michigan Voters to Oppose El-Sayed President Donald Trump invoked the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, urging voters to oppose Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Trump compared efforts to block El-Sayed’s Senate bid with the resistance aboard United Airlines Flight 93, where passengers … Read more
Alberta Referendum 2026 Vote to Stay in Canada Gives Carney a Boost Alberta voters have rejected a proposal to begin the process of separating from Canada, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney a boost in his efforts to maintain national unity. Unofficial results from the October 19, 2026, referendum showed that about 76% of voters supported … Read more
Trump Endorses Netanyahu Nine Days Before Israel’s Election U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18, just nine days before Israel’s October 27 election. The announcement ended months of uncertainty over whether Trump would publicly back his longtime ally. In a social media post, Trump called Netanyahu a “Great Warrior … Read more
Israel Halts Construction of Key Gaza Base Planned by Trump’s Peace Board Israel has blocked construction of a planned military outpost in Gaza linked to President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, delaying a key part of its reconstruction initiative. The facility would accommodate 150 international troops tasked with supporting security arrangements and protecting reconstruction sites. … Read more