Major Hong Kong property figures voiced calm about the economic fallout from the Middle East clashes, arguing the city’s role as a financial gateway and haven for capital will help absorb shocks
European capitals worry that a sustained US campaign in the Middle East will drain weapons and attention from Ukraine, jeopardizing air defense and diplomatic efforts
Officials in the United States and Israel have invoked sacred texts and apocalyptic imagery to describe the Iran conflict, a tactic that mobilises supporters but raises ethical and diplomatic concerns
Students and labour groups are rallying in response to Ontario’s decision to reduce grants in OSAP and permit tuition hikes, arguing the changes will increase debt and limit access
As U.S. forces strike Iran, national security officials warn that years of staffing changes, budget reductions and a DHS funding lapse could complicate responses to heightened terrorist and cyber threats
A congressional probe says Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of fraud in state-run federal programs and failed to protect whistleblowers
An analytical summary of the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran, the stated objectives, regional disruptions and the evacuation of civilians
A school bus driver in Pennsylvania faces multiple charges after police say she drove 54 children while intoxicated and stopped in a snowbank; authorities found vodka, a receipt and a blood alcohol concentration of .331.
The U.S. has broadened its anti-drug efforts by focusing on Ecuador as a key transit point for cocaine headed to the U.S. and Europe
The Supreme Court ruling designates the Russian Antiwar Committee as a terrorist organization, escalating legal pressure on exiled critics and widening the scope of criminal liability
U.S. consultations with Iranian Kurdish militias, alongside contacts from Erbil and Baghdad, signal a possible escalation involving cross-border operations
Explore how the Industrial Accelerator Act, the uk’s Middle East stance and proposed restrictions on food denominations are reshaping politics, trade and industry in Europe
Russia and China have condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, urging a stop to military actions and advocating diplomacy to avoid broader regional and nuclear risks
Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs’ outgoing general counsel, has been asked to appear before the House Oversight Committee to address her professional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
President Trump told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt dealings with Spain after it refused access to military bases for operations against Iran, prompting strong pushback from Madrid and discussion of legal limits
As delegates assemble in Beijing on March 3, 2026, the Two Sessions will reveal China’s priorities on growth, self-reliance and international relations