India resumes visa services in Canada after row over killing of Sikh separatist
India’s embassy in Ottawa has announced that it will reopen visa services for Canadians, a move that could reduce tensions in a bitter dispute over the killing of a Sikh…
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 612
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, claimed that Russian forces had lost at least a brigade’s worth of troops attempting to advance on Ukraine’s eastern town of Avdiivka. Russia began a…
Doctors from around the world unite to call for urgent climate action
Global health bodies are demanding international governments urgently phase out fossil fuels and fast-track renewable energy as health professionals increasingly see patients suffering from harm caused by climate change. The…
Canada to have first majority-female supreme court following nomination
Justin Trudeau has nominated the Alberta judge Mary Moreau to Canada’s top court, setting up the first majority-female bench in the supreme court’s 148-year history. The naming of Moreau will…
After 5 Year Absence, China’s Foreign Minister Visits Washington
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in the United States from October 26 to 28, his first trip to the U.S. capital in over five years. While in Washington, Wang…
The Growing Significance of Malaysia and Indonesia’s Non-Recognition of Israel
In the wake of Israel’s heavy-handed attacks on the Gaza Strip over the past week, several Middle Eastern nations have been forced into an uncomfortable position. The United Arab Emirates,…
US Military Says Chinese Fighter Jet Came Within 10 Feet of B-52 Bomber Over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet (3 meters) of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said, underscoring…
How Kazakhstan Helps Russia Bypass Western Sanctions
During a recent visit to Germany, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made several conflicting statements. Tokayev stated that, on the one hand, Kazakhstan will pursue comprehensive cooperation with Russia, while on…
It’s Time for America to Join the International Criminal Court
U.S. President Joe Biden ordered his government to begin sharing information with the International Criminal Court’s investigation into atrocities committed in Ukraine. It was a surprising decision: the United States is not a member…
Will the War in Gaza Ignite the Middle East?
After Hamas launched its horrific attack on Israel on October 7, many observers initially expected the war to remain a limited conflict between Israel and Hamas. Israel, Iran, and the…
