WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Canada reels from another round of tariff threats and White House ultimatums, many in Ottawa and the business community are watching Washington for a different reason: U.S. President Donald Trump says he won’t run again in 2028, raising the question of whether his final years in office will finally bring relief — or more turmoil — north of the border. … [Read more...] about Is Trump already a lame duck — or more dangerous to Canada than ever?
Bryan Brulotte: America is quietly and softly defaulting on its debt
No serious policymaker in Washington is proposing an explicit default on U.S. debt. That would be reckless and unnecessary. Instead, the United States appears to be pursuing a more subtle strategy: a soft default, reducing the real value of its obligations through currency depreciation, negative real interest rates and accounting choices that quietly transfer costs to creditors … [Read more...] about Bryan Brulotte: America is quietly and softly defaulting on its debt
Antisemitism in Australia is ‘frightening and worrying,’ Israel president says amid protest-filled visit
MELBOURNE -- Israel's President Isaac Herzog said Thursday antisemitism in Australia is "frightening" but most people want good relations, on the final day of a visit expected to spark protests in the city of Melbourne. Read More … [Read more...] about Antisemitism in Australia is ‘frightening and worrying,’ Israel president says amid protest-filled visit
In meeting with Netanyahu, Trump says he ‘insisted that negotiations with Iran continue’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss negotiations with Iran was inconclusive and that the United States would continue talking with the Islamic Republic. Read More … [Read more...] about In meeting with Netanyahu, Trump says he ‘insisted that negotiations with Iran continue’
Why drones have taken over your television during the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina
Yiannis Exarchos, the chief executive of Olympic Broadcasting Services, sat at the centre of the dais while a short video played on the big screen over his shoulder. It was filled with highlights of the most unexpected star of the Milan-Cortina Games: The drones. Read More … [Read more...] about Why drones have taken over your television during the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina