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Canada pushes to extend CUSMA trade deal
Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc is pressing the U.S. and Mexico to renew the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement for another 16 years. The talks also come amid fresh political friction as Donald Trump’s administration again makes provocative remarks about Canada.
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks show cautious progress
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there has been progress on Iran’s nuclear file, and Iranian officials have agreed to negotiate aspects of the program they previously refused to discuss. The talks could still take months, but the shift suggests a limited diplomatic opening despite years of confrontation.
Trump administration scraps anti-weaponization fund
U.S. acting attorney general Todd Blanche said the Trump administration is cancelling plans for a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. The move is being framed as part of a broader policy reset inside the Justice Department.
Russian strikes kill civilians across Ukraine
A series of Russian attacks reportedly killed 22 people across the country, underscoring the continuing intensity of the war. The strikes add to pressure on Western governments over military support and diplomacy.
Kenya suspends Ebola isolation center after deadly protests
Kenya’s high court has suspended construction of a planned Ebola isolation facility north of Nairobi after violent protests left two people dead. President William Ruto is defending the project despite the backlash and public fears about the site.
Israel continues attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire claims
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least eight people overnight, including members of one family, even after President Trump said both sides had agreed to stop firing. The Lebanese health ministry says the war’s toll has climbed sharply since March 2.
UN Security Council debates Lebanon crisis
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Lebanon, with UN officials saying Israel is violating a resolution meant to stop its invasion of the country. The meeting adds international pressure as violence continues and withdrawal demands remain unmet.
Iran suspends some talks after regional escalation
Iranian diplomats reportedly paused talks with the United States, warning that Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Gaza could undermine ceasefire negotiations. Tehran also argued the U.S. has already violated ceasefire understandings through pressure on Iranian ports.
Gaza ceasefire violations continue
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza, while monitoring groups documented 11 new ceasefire violations in 24 hours. The reports suggest the truce remains unstable despite repeated diplomatic efforts.
Russian missile and drone strikes deepen Ukraine crisis
The latest wave of Russian strikes reportedly killed at least 18 people and injured dozens in Ukrainian cities including Kyiv and Dnipro. The renewed attacks are likely to intensify calls for more air defenses and international condemnation.
UN General Assembly to elect Security Council members
The UN General Assembly is scheduled to elect five new members to the Security Council, covering Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Western Europe and Others. These elections matter because they shape the diplomatic balance inside the world’s most powerful political body.
Canada separatism debate intensifies in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning separatist supporters that independence would come with a heavy financial cost. The debate reflects growing political polarization in Canada even as federal leaders focus on trade and national unity.