Canada Defies US Middle East Policy, Pushing Palestine Aid Past $430M and Moving To Ban Israeli Settlement Imports Canada has pledged $71 million more for Palestinians and moved to ban goods from Israeli settlements, breaking with the Trump administration as Marco Rubio refuses to join. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Americans and Canadians united in hating Trump’s tariffs, poll finds Over 80 percent of Canadians said US President Donald Trump was wrong to impose his tariffs, while just 26 percent of Americans thought it was the right move The Independent UK · Sep 24
Europe’s dangerous dependence puts it on Xi and Trump’s menu Mark Carney's warning emphasizes the need for middle powers like the European Union to assert themselves. Europe faces significant challenges in technology dependence and military capabilities compared to the US and China. Supply-chain resilience and trade imbalances require urgent action for the EU to enhance its bargaining power. Collaboration with… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Andy Burnham received Everton directors’ lounge tickets for Premier League game worth £677 The former Greater Manchester mayor is a long-time fan of the Merseyside club The Independent UK · Sep 23
Trump’s Canada tariffs force family-owned California winery to sell business, including 10 vineyards ‘It was a very hard decision for myself and my family,’ says California winemaker Ron McManis The Independent UK · Sep 23
The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, the EU has no legal framework to accommodate it The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Carney Unleashes $100 Million Palestine Aid Bombshell at UN as Gaza Crisis Deepens Mark Carney unveils C$100 million in new Palestine aid at the UN while opening the door to Canadian police training in Gaza as the two-state solution faces mounting pressure. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
4 steps Canada must take to get its own act together before an EU associate membership European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed hope that Canada could become the European Union’s first “associate member.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, more realistically, has called for a strong, unique alliance. The Conversation · Sep 23
India, Canada & Mexico's $8 trillion trade math looks for cover amid Trump tariff bullet India is accelerating trade talks with Canada and Mexico as the three countries seek to diversify markets amid disruptions from US tariff policies. India and Canada will hold a fifth round of negotiations from October 5, with a deal potentially being signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected Canada visit… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Wednesday briefing: Can Burnham seek a different path to Trump’s world order? In today’s newsletter: The PM’s first face‑to‑face with the US president marks a fragile reset The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Iran-US war latest: Iranian president hits out at ‘bully’ Trump but says Tehran is ready for dialogue Masoud Pezeshkian showed images of girls at the school in Minab, dozens of whom were killed in a strike on the first day of the war The Independent UK · Sep 23
India-Canada trade deal could be sealed by year-end as PM Modi plans December visit Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the expected visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada in December. Both countries aim to finalize a trade deal by the end of this year. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal noted that negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are progressing swiftly. The next… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Canada's top diplomat talks up its 'middle powers strategy' at UN Canada's top diplomat says her country is embracing its growing prominence as a champion of “middle powers” at the U.N. General Assembly The Independent UK · Sep 22
The Conversation · Sep 22 What Canada could gain from joining the EU’s Erasmus+ program, and what’s unresolved In his recent address to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed that Canada join Erasmus+, a European Union program that supports education, training, youth and sport.
AAP · Sep 22 Albanese meets Trump after 'super intelligence' call Anthony Albanese will continue to press the need for countries to put up guardrails on AI, despite Donald Trump urging acceleration of the technology.
The Economic Times · Sep 22 On the table or on the menu? A new power play begins at the UN Partners for Multilateralism, or P4M, unites diverse nations to reform global institutions. This new grouping reflects a changing global mood and a desire for greater maneuverability. Countries seek more influence in a multipolar and contested international system. P4M offers an open framework for issue-based coalitions across different political traditions. It…
Latin Times · Sep 22 Latin America Country-By-Country Speaker Schedule at UN General Assembly: Kast, Fujimori, Paz, Rodríguez Debut Trump meets Venezuela's Acting President for the first time in 11 years as Kast and Fujimori debut at the UN and Sheinbaum skips it. What to know.
Euronews · Sep 22 France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive' On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 UK politics: Trump says he has a better UK relationship with Burnham as PM – as it happened US president says Burnham will be ‘a great PM’ in friendly first meeting on the sidelines of UN General Assembly but makes jibe at Starmer
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, leading to a shootout with up to 30 shots fired
AAP · Sep 21 Australia urges slowdown of AI race in global statement Australia has joined more than 20 other countries in urging for greater protections against artificial intelligence as the technology rapidly expands.
Evening Standard · Sep 21 Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement It has been reported that the European Commission has put forward proposals to ease regulations for the use of personal data for AI systems.
The Guardian - US · Sep 21 Mark Carney is making an eloquent case for an alliance sidelining the US The Canadian prime minister’s remarks before the European parliament outlined a vision of the west without its most powerful member
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Prince of Wales holds telephone conversation with Canadian prime minister Canada was the first country visited by William and Kate after their wedding in April 2011, and they toured extensively.