Those comments, too, were initially viewed as frivolous — but the laughter in Ottawa grew steadily more nervous, and has lately ceased altogether. A poll conducted in 2025 showed that 44 percent of Canadians think the country should join the EU. Barrot and Stubb are the most senior politicians to talk up the suggestion, with […]
Continue ReadingPOLITICO’s Poll of Polls shows Tusk’s Civic Coalition is comfortably ahead with the support of 34 percent of voters, while PiS trails at 26 percent. However, the smaller parties that make up Tusk’s coalition aren’t doing well and he’d be unlikely to form the next government. Just behind PiS are two far-right parties, the libertarian […]
Continue ReadingWhile Donald Trump continues to stand by Kremlin boss Putin, his once closest confidant has given Ukraine a decisive advantage. At the origin was a special phone call. March 17, 2026, 8:45 p.mMarch 17, 2026, 8:45 p.m follow me Nobody wants to talk about a turnaround in the war in Ukraine. But the Ukrainian offensive […]
Continue ReadingStubb told his audience he feared that peace talks in Ukraine are fast approaching a moment of truth, which could force Kyiv to accept a a bad settlement that involves ceding territory to Putin. The negotiations could even collapse, leaving Europe on the hook — without American help — obliging European powers to step in […]
Continue ReadingKing Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.
Continue ReadingMar 17, 2026, 6:56 p.mMar 17, 2026, 6:56 p.m Russian National Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu admits that Ukrainian attacks in the Russian hinterland are becoming an increasingly serious problem. The development of weapons, primarily drones, and the sophistication of their methods of use are such that no region of Russia can feel safe, said […]
Continue ReadingChina’s President Xi is reducing the tariffs of 53 African countries to zero as a “gesture of solidarity and opportunity for economic growth for Africa”.Image: IMAGO While Donald Trump peppers the world with tariffs, China is doing the opposite. Imports from almost all African countries will be exempt from customs duties from May 1, 2026. […]
Continue ReadingEU lawmakers moved to advance the EU–US trade agreement after months of resisting pressure from Washington and the European Commission on Tuesday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The shift is significant as it kickstarts a process long held by delays due to fundamental disagreements between Brussels and Washington, amplified by their different positions on almost everything – from […]
Continue ReadingMoldova has a population of 2.4 million, but Russia still has a military base in the Russian-speaking, breakaway region of Transnistria, which lies along much of Moldova’s eastern border with Ukraine. Local TV reports say oil has been spotted in Transnistria although officials there do not expect to impose restrictions on drinking water.
Continue ReadingAs President Donald Trump threatens to “take” Cuba, China is flexing its dominance in renewable energy by supplying solar panels as Havana confronts an energy crisis.
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