Politics Supreme Court blocks IEEPA tariffs and Trump praises Justice Kavanaugh
The Supreme Court struck down broad tariffs under the IEEPA, prompting President Trump to commend Justice Brett Kavanaugh and to announce a…
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Politics Government proposal to shut Galatz sparks debate over press freedom
Israel’s proposal to end Galatz broadcasts has ignited debate: defenders call it an attack on independent journalism, while supporters frame it as…
Politics How the Supreme Court ruling reshapes Trump’s tariff strategy
The Supreme Court curtailed the administration's use of emergency authority to impose sweeping tariffs, prompting new tariff moves, legal questions about refunds…
Politics Conservative push in Germany for under-14 social media ban gains momentum
Germany's CDU has moved to prohibit social media use by under-14s while urging stricter verification, fines and coordinated EU rules to shield…
Politics Government proposes buyback plan for Wang Fuk Court homeowners after fatal fire
Hong Kong officials unveiled a buyback and rehousing package for Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the November 26, 2026 blaze, offering…
Politics Trump raises global tariff rate and pivots after Supreme Court ruling
President Trump announced an increase in the global tariff rate and signed a temporary 10% surcharge that begins on Feb. 24, while…
Politics How the 10% global tariff affects Canada and the CUSMA carveout
President Trump announced a 10% global tariff that excludes goods covered by CUSMA, following a Supreme Court ruling that curtailed his use…
Politics Metro Vancouver considers investigation after leadership leaks ignite intense public scrutiny
Metro Vancouver’s chief administrative officer addressed a public forum regarding an investigation into leaked leadership information. She emphasized the legal sensitivities and…
Politics Judge orders end to board rule that validated mandatory detention of immigrants
A federal judge struck down a board precedent that had allowed the government to detain many noncitizens without bond hearings, prompting fresh…
Politics Poland exits Ottawa Treaty to produce antipersonnel and anti‑tank mines
Poland announced withdrawal from the 1997 Ottawa Convention, plans to resume domestic production of antipersonnel and anti‑tank mines and to place them…
Politics Trump’s $10 billion pledge and the new Board of Peace: what we know and what remains unclear
President Trump unveiled a $10 billion commitment for a new Board of Peace focused on Gaza, sparking questions about funding sources even…
Politics Leigh Finke opposes age checks for porn sites, citing educational needs for queer kids
Minnesota state Rep. Leigh Finke argued that proposed age-verification rules for adult websites could be used to deny queer young people access…
Politics Transport Canada validates Gulfstream G500 and G600 amid U.S. tariff threats
Transport Canada has validated the Gulfstream G500 and G600 after raising concerns from U.S. officials, while additional Gulfstream models remain under review
Politics How Svalbard exposure and Russian tactics complicate Arctic security and peace hopes
An accessible account of why the Svalbard Treaty matters to Arctic strategy and how Russian diplomatic and military choices are impeding peace…
Politics Kremlin transforms Gulag History Museum into state memory center
The Gulag History Museum in Moscow has been closed and its collections stored while authorities prepare a new Museum of Memory that…
Politics Thailand’s election fallout: legal threats, gun clampdown and Cambodia dispute
After the February 8 election, Thailand grapples with a ballot barcode controversy that could void results, a tightened firearm regime ordered on…