World Politics

Syria 3 days ago

US says it killed ISIS leader in Syria in 'targeted' airstrike

The U.S. military killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif and another member in an airstrike conducted in Syria on Thursday, U.S. Central Command said.

Canada 3 days ago

Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power next year after NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government.

France 5 days ago

French high court upholds ex-president's corruption conviction

A Court of Cassation decision upheld the corruption conviction of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who now faces a year in prison.

Canada December 16

Canadian Finance Minister resigns as Trudeau government's popularity flounders

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation from Justin Trudeau's Cabinet on Monday, a powerful blow to the Liberal Prime Minister's hold on the government.

Germany December 16

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses no-confidence vote, election called for early next year

In November, Scholz's government collapsed after the Free Democrat Party quit over the country's debt. An early election to replace Scholz will occur on Feb. 23 following Monday's no-confidence vote.

Opinion December 14

To win without war, State Department reform is necessary

The US must take a comprehensive approach to foreign policy that prioritizes persuading and empowering the people of other nations.

South Korea December 14

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration earlier this month.

World Politics December 12

Trudeau declares himself ‘proud feminist’ after lamenting Harris loss to Trump as setback for women

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday declared himself a "proud feminist" as he lamented Vice President Harris’ loss to President-elect Trump.

Donald Trump December 8

Trump welcomed by world leaders at Notre Dame reopening ceremony in 'presidential' fashion

Social media users erupted over President-elect Trump's visit to the reopening of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral and his interactions with several world leaders.

Syria December 7

Syrian insurgents reach gates of Damascus, threatening decades-long Assad regime

Syrian insurgents have reached the gates of the nation's capital, shortly after Bashar al-Assad's government abandoned the key city of Homs.