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Summary Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent criticism of federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign has raised eyebrows, especially given Ford's apparent ambitions for federal leadership. Despite his campaign manager Kory Teneycke's negative assessments of Poilievre's campaign, Ford's endorsement of Teneycke as the "best campaign manager in the country" undermines his claim of neutrality in the federal election. This behavior, perceived as backstabbing by many, risks alienating federal Conservative supporters while highlighting Ford's own shortcomings as...

Activist groups have requested an arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar following his unannounced visit to London amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. The UK Foreign Office confirmed that Foreign Secretary David Lammy met Sa’ar, describing the visit as "private" but noting discussions on a range of Middle East issues. The timing of the visit has sparked outrage and led to accusations of Sa’ar's alleged complicity in war crimes, coinciding with Israel's intensified military...

The announcement comes as chief of nuclear watchdog IAEA arrives in Tehran for talks that may revolve around accessibility for inspectors.Iran has announced that its next round of nuclear talks with the US will occur in Rome this weekend, mediated by Oman, amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear advancements. The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, arrived in Tehran for discussions likely focused on inspector access, while Iran's Foreign Minister stressed that the right to...

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is reportedly considering a gubernatorial run in 2026, encouraged by allies of Donald Trump, following her role as chairwoman of House Republican Leadership. She has consistently outperformed Trump in her congressional district and recently criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's approval ratings, advocating for her removal due to perceived failures. With significant support among Republican voters and $10 million in cash, Stefanik is one of several Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler, contemplating a...

Donald Trump continues to be unpredictable, recently surprising many, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, by initiating negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program in Oman. While Trump aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Iran seeks to limit discussions to nuclear issues, whereas the US wants to expand the talks to include Iran's regional policies and missile development. Despite the seemingly positive start to negotiations, skepticism remains about their success due to differing...

The Eurosceptic vision of a globalised Britain, distanced from Europe, has deteriorated amid Trump's trade wars, revealing differing views on China within the transatlantic alliance. While there is mutual concern over China's role as a commercial rival and security threat, Washington's hawks perceive an existential challenge, contrasting with more engagement-oriented Europeans. Britain's stance has fluctuated, with David Cameron in 2015 heralding a "golden era" of trade with China, while Boris Johnson, in 2020, yielded to...