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U.S. Employers Add 165,000 Jobs as Labor Market Beats Expectations
The United States added 165,000 jobs in October, significantly exceeding economists’ expectations and delivering a stronger-than-anticipated picture of the country’s labor market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 165,000 during the month. Economists had expected approximately 65,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate stood at 4.1%, changing little…
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Carney Unveils Major Plan to Reduce Canada’s Dependence on the United States
Carney Unveils Major Plan to Reduce Canada’s Dependence on the United States Canada’s new federal budget proposes C$142.1 billion in multi-year spending and tax measures, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify trade, attract investment and strengthen the country’s economic independence. Canada is preparing for a major shift in its economic strategy as Prime…
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US Plan Could Bring Russian Gas Back to Europe Through Ukraine — With an American Intermediary
The United States is reportedly exploring a plan that could reopen a route for Russian natural gas to reach European markets through Ukraine, potentially reversing years of efforts by European governments to reduce their dependence on Moscow. According to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on November 2, US negotiators have discussed resuming…
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Iran’s 48-Hour Hormuz Plan: Tehran and Qatar Push for Deal as US Faces Critical Decision
Iranian and Qatari negotiators are discussing a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential agreement with Washington. But disagreements over sanctions, the US blockade and the terms of a wider settlement remain major obstacles. A new diplomatic effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is gaining momentum as…
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Carney Targets June Deal for Closer Canada–EU Relationship as Trump Reshapes Trade
MONTREAL, October 30, 2026 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he hopes to conclude negotiations by June on a new arrangement that could make Canada the European Union’s first associate member, as Ottawa and Brussels move to deepen their economic and strategic relationship. The announcement followed a summit in Montreal involving Carney, European…
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Canada and EU Push for Deeper Alliance as Trump’s Trade Policies Reshape Relations
MONTREAL — October 29, 2026 — Canada and the European Union are moving toward a deeper strategic partnership as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to strengthen Canada’s international economic position amid continuing trade tensions with the United States. Following discussions in Montreal, Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a broader vision…
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Canada and EU Prepare for Deeper Partnership as Carney Launches Year of Negotiations
Subtitle: The October 29–30 Montreal summit is expected to open formal talks on stronger economic and strategic ties, but Canada has not secured EU membership or a sweeping new agreement. MONTREAL / OTTAWA, October 27, 2026 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says an upcoming summit with European Union leaders will launch formal negotiations aimed…
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Obama Attacks Trump’s Iran and Trade Policies as President Campaigns in Michigan
Subtitle: The political clash comes as candidates face voters’ concerns about household costs, US–Canada tariffs and control of Congress. DETROIT — Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s policies during a Democratic rally in Detroit on October 24, taking aim at the administration’s approach to Iran, trade and its priorities at home. Trump…
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Rising Fuel Costs Put American Household Budgets Under Pressure Ahead of Midterm Elections
Subtitle: Higher gasoline prices and persistent inflation are pushing affordability back to the center of the national debate as Americans prepare to vote on November 3. Rising fuel costs are adding to the financial pressure facing American households, putting the cost of everyday life at the center of the political debate ahead of the November…
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Carney Rejects U.S. Election Interference Claims as Canada–U.S. Tensions Rise
OTTAWA / ISTANBUL, October 23, 2026 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected U.S. allegations that Canadian politicians are attempting to interfere in America’s upcoming midterm elections, escalating a diplomatic dispute that is unfolding alongside a damaging trade conflict between the two neighboring countries. Carney described the allegations as having “no merit” and expressed…
