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Trump’s tough talk might help Liberal Mark Carney win a full term as Canada’s...

TORONTO — Mark Carney’s political career is only months old, and it’s already been a roller-coaster ride. The former central banker appeared destined to become one of Canada’s shortest-serving prime ministers...

Discussion of security issues in tariff talks not appropriate: Japan PM

Tokyo : Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday that his government will not include discussions on security in its trade talks with the United States, while President Donald Trump has called for...

Ukraine, US sign memorandum expressing willingness to reach deal on minerals — official

The sides are preparing to set up an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine MOSCOW - Ukraine and the US have signed a memorandum expressing their determination to...

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, will travel to Paris this week for talks with European allies on U.S. efforts to negotiate a...

Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods.

New York Times denounces Trump’s ‘intimidation tactics’ against reporters

Newyork - The New York Times on Monday denounced “intimidation tactics” by President Donald Trump against its reporters after days in which the administration assailed the newspaper’s reporting on Elon Musk and the Defense Department.

Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

MIAMI — The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in about...

Japan says no shift in U.S. alliance despite Trump budget cut plans

TOKYO - Japan pledged Friday to remain committed to enhancing the deterrence and response capabilities of its alliance with the United States, despite media reports indicating Washington could halt the expansion of...

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal that he hopes can create a pathway...

Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his...