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Canada says it is working with G7 partners to maintain pressure on Iran, citing threats to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, alleged illicit nuclear activities and support for regional proxy groups. Ottawa also backs U.S., French and British efforts to reopen the waterway.
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NATO is taking a tougher stance on hybrid threats as European allies face incidents involving drones, cyberattacks, sabotage and other forms of hostile activity. The alliance says sufficiently serious hybrid actions against an Ally could potentially lead to a collective response under Article 5.
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Trump says he has decided how to respond to Canadian wildfire smoke, but the measure remains undisclosed. The White House says the additional 50% tariffs announced July 20 address Canadian trade practices, not wildfire smoke. Here’s why the distinction matters—and what could happen next as Canada awaits Trump’s promised response amid rising cross-border political and economic tensions this summer.
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Water is increasingly becoming a strategic resource. Climate change, food security, population growth, and regional tensions are transforming access to water into a major geopolitical issue.
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A war that began by killing Iran's supreme leader in 900 strikes ends with a deal that mostly restores the pre-war status quo. Here's the full arc.
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Donald Trump's decision to host a UFC event at the White House is reigniting debate over the growing fusion of politics, entertainment, and personality-driven governance in the United States.
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Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the tech industry. At the 2026 G7 summit, leaders are treating AI as a question of security, economic power and global governance.
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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology story. Governments are increasingly treating chips, computing power, and AI infrastructure as strategic assets.
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Lithium, copper, and rare earths are emerging as strategic assets. Governments increasingly view critical minerals as a matter of economic security and geopolitical influence.
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Wars, trade tensions, and strategic competition are transforming gatherings like the G7. Economic coordination is no longer the only priority.
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From trade tensions and wars to artificial intelligence and energy security, world leaders are heading into the 2026 G7 summit facing a more complex agenda than in previous years.
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Renewed tensions involving the United States and Iran have pushed oil prices higher, but analysts say the bigger concern for markets is prolonged uncertainty and its potential impact on inflation and economic growth.
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Ukraine's military says its forces have recaptured more than 600 square kilometres of territory this year, signaling a notable shift in battlefield developments.
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Pope Leo XIV begins a seven-day apostolic visit to Spain today, addressing migration, polarization, and the inauguration of the world's tallest church.
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Senate Republicans cleared a major immigration enforcement package after an 18-hour vote-a-rama, exposing sharp divisions over Trump-era priorities and federal spending.
