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Trump Says U.S. Could End Iran War Quickly as Strait of Hormuz Remains in Focus
WASHINGTON, October 23, 2026 — President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States could bring its war with Iran to an end quickly, while questioning whether a rapid conclusion would be preferable to allowing the conflict to gradually fade. The remarks offered a glimpse into the administration’s thinking about how the conflict might end,…
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Canada and Turkey Launch Strategic Partnership as Carney Seeks New Trade Routes
ANKARA, October 23, 2026 — Canada and Turkey have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership, expanding cooperation on trade, investment, defence, energy and transport as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify his country’s international economic ties. Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the partnership during the Canadian prime minister’s visit…
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Putin Signals Readiness to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks With U.S. and Kyiv
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — October 21, 2026 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Moscow is prepared in principle to resume trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, following a meeting with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. The announcement marks a renewed diplomatic effort to address the war in…
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Alberta Rejects Separation From Canada as Carney Wins Major Unity Vote
EDMONTON, Canada — October 20, 2026 — Voters in Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation from Canada, delivering a significant victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of national unity. Preliminary results reported Tuesday showed approximately 75% to 76% of voters supported keeping Alberta…
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Canada Faces a Unity Test as Alberta Votes on a Possible Path to Independence
Alberta is holding a politically significant vote on October 19 that could open the way to a future referendum on independence from Canada. The ballot does not ask voters to make Alberta independent immediately. Instead, it asks whether the provincial government should begin the legal process required for a later binding referendum on separation. The…
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Trump Turns Up Pressure on Zelenskyy as Kremlin Sees an Opening in US-Ukraine Rift
A growing public dispute between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become a focus of international attention, with Russian hardliners welcoming the tension while European leaders continue to express support for Kyiv. The consequences for the war remain uncertain. The disagreement intensified after Trump repeatedly criticized Zelenskyy and said it was…
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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Within a Week — If the US Accepts Its Conditions
Iran has renewed an offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days, but the proposal depends on Washington accepting a series of conditions that remain at the center of the dispute between the two countries. The announcement could create an opening for diplomacy, although major disagreements over sanctions, maritime access and Iran’s nuclear program…
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Trump–Zelenskyy Rift Deepens as Ukraine Faces New Questions Over US Support
Disagreements over Russia sanctions, intelligence support and energy policy are putting renewed pressure on the relationship between Washington and Kyiv. Relations between the United States and Ukraine are facing renewed strain after a series of developments raised questions about Washington’s approach to Russia and the future of its support for Kyiv. A Reuters report published…
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Trump Puts Russia Sanctions on Hold, Drawing Sharp Criticism From Ukraine
The decision pauses key measures designed to increase pressure on Moscow, reopening debate over Washington’s strategy toward Russia and the future of support for Ukraine. President Donald Trump’s decision to waive key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they were due to take effect has triggered a fresh political dispute over the direction of US policy…
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Trump Waives Key Russia-Related Sanctions Before They Take Effect, Drawing Criticism From Ukraine
US & GLOBAL REPORT | World News Website Subtitle President Donald Trump’s decision to waive certain Russia-related measures has reignited debate over Washington’s strategy toward Moscow, pressure on the Kremlin, and the future of support for Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy over US policy toward Russia after waiving key Russia-related sanctions and…
