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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–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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Iran Warns US to Leave the Region as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Continues
An Iranian army spokesman has linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a US withdrawal from the Middle East, adding to tensions surrounding maritime security and global energy supplies. Iran has issued a direct warning to the United States over its military presence in the Middle East, saying the Strait of Hormuz would…
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Trump Warns the Houthis as Erdoğan Backs Saudi Arabia After Major Aramco Attack
A damaging strike on Saudi Aramco’s headquarters, threats of further attacks on oil facilities and growing regional tensions are raising concerns that the confrontation involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis could widen. Saudi Arabia is facing a new wave of security threats after an attack attributed to Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement caused extensive damage to…
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Trump Says US Will Not Strike Iran Before Midterm Elections
Donald Trump has signaled that the United States will not launch attacks on Iran before the midterm elections, while referring to conversations with Tehran that he described as productive. The statement offers a new diplomatic signal but does not establish that the conflict is close to ending. President Donald Trump said the United States would…
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Euro Falls to 17-Month Low as Europe Faces Energy Pressure
The euro fell below $1.13 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, reaching its lowest level in 17 months. The decline comes as European markets face a combination of higher energy prices, inflation concerns and political uncertainty. Oil adds pressure Europe’s dependence on imported energy makes higher oil prices an important economic risk. Renewed energy-market pressure…
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AI Is Paying Off, But Most Companies Still Struggle to Scale It
Artificial intelligence is generating financial returns for many companies, but a new study suggests businesses are struggling to move successful AI experiments into large-scale operations. A BearingPoint study found that nearly 75% of companies reported positive financial returns from AI initiatives. Yet only 13% were successfully on track with their broader AI strategies. The AI…
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China Suspends Fuel Exports as Global Oil Markets Tighten
China has suspended exports of oil products to destinations beyond Hong Kong and Macau, adding fresh pressure to global fuel markets already dealing with supply disruptions. The decision was reported by Reuters on Thursday, citing four people briefed on the matter. China tightens fuel exports Chinese refiners have halted exports of oil products until further…
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U.S.-Iran Talks Stall as Oil Prices Rise Above $103
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are facing renewed uncertainty as Washington and Tehran continue discussions over a possible path toward reducing tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received U.S. feedback through Qatari mediators on Tuesday regarding a seven-day trust-building proposal, according to Reuters. The discussions come as oil markets remain highly sensitive…
