Canada sidelined in USMCA renegotiations amid growing trade rifts
Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions

Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions








Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada.
Nine countries including UK, Germany and France warn settlements in occupied West Bank a ‘breach of international law’.
The Israeli minister’s taunting of abducted activists triggers a global condemnation forcing Israel into damage control.
Israel’s treatment of the hundreds of abductees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.
Critics of Israel’s war on Gaza are increasingly facing interrogations, visa revocations and denials of entry.
The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.

Anita Anand discusses Donald Trump, NATO, Israel, China and Canada’s international role.
Training and accommodation locations for Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, England, Iran and other World Cup teams.
Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
Scientists warn football’s governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.