Trump’s tariffs, demands for economic concessions, and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have pushed Ottawa to reduce its dependence on its neighbour.
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Canada could become the EU's first associate member as tensions with Washington push Ottawa toward an unprecedented new partnership.
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A rally seeking changes to residency requirements was disrupted as speakers called for an end to racist rhetoric.
New Zealand
Wed, Sep 16
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The US President blamed the strikes for a global diesel shortage as prices in the US hit a record high.
Mon, Sep 14
Experts say that North Korea is accelerating testing activities despite US President Donald Trump's recent diplomatic bid.
Trump announced the change at the close of the Irish Open golf tournament, saying he'd been asked about the issue by "everyone", including Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
Trump said that a unified Ireland would be “fantastic” as he waded into a complex and politically charged subject during a weekend visit to a tournament at his Irish golf course.
Sun, Sep 13
"These and other paintings are my reflections of this solemn anniversary," the former US president wrote.
Sat, Sep 12
Several dozen presidential briefing documents declassified on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks detailed intelligence officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda.
Chants of "Charlie, Charlie" broke out on the second night of President Donald Trump's midterm convention as Republicans paid tribute to Charlie Kirk.
Fri, Sep 11
The S&P 500 fell 0.6% and is on track for a fourth straight loss, though it's not far from its all-time high set last month.
Trump says Americans could get US$5000 cheques if Republicans win the midterms, but critics say the numbers don't stack up.
Business
President Donald Trump had been eagerly awaiting his trip to Texas for Republicans’ unusual midterm convention. But his new Air Force One had other ideas.
Thu, Sep 10
It comes after Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the US kicked in.
Wed, Sep 9
The map, shared to Trump's Truth Social account, put a large "X" over the word "Mexico" in the state's name and added "America" beneath it.
Mon, Sep 7
Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned US vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries.
Sun, Sep 6
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin for talks to try to revive a stalled push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
“I call it a military conflict because it’s small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing."
Sat, Sep 5
Trump insisted the country had "unlimited amounts" of firepower as the US war with Iran drags into its seventh month.
Fri, Sep 4
In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "Now that we have it under U.S.A control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??"
Thu, Sep 3
Iran targeted Gulf allies of the United States on Thursday, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after a night of US aerial bombardment of Iran.
Prosecutors said they had “overwhelming” evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson shot Kirk in the neck as the conservative activist spoke to a crowd in Utah last year.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Sep 2
Trump was taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office when a journalist asked whether nuclear weapons were off the table as the conflict with Iran fired back up.
Tue, Sep 1
The US President declared the new "Lake America" name last week — marking one of the latest provocations during his trade war with Canada.
Trump has signed an executive order directing the renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America".
