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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

EU Leaders Reach Out to Middle East for Dialogue

European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen plan a video call with key Middle Eastern figures on Monday to talk about the region’s tensions. The meeting aims to let the leaders share their views on current events and explore how the EU can help countries there. It also seeks to dis

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Canada and India Forge Big New Trade and Tech Pact

Canada and India have just inked a series of agreements that could shape their economies for years. The talks, held after Canadian leader Mark Carney visited Delhi, resulted in a ten‑year nuclear energy contract and plans to push bilateral trade to $50 billion within five years. The leaders frame

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arctic Drone Race: Why NATO Must Catch Up

NATO’s plans to protect the far‑north are catching up to Russia’s rapid drone growth. Russia has built a huge fleet of unmanned aircraft and sea‑borne drones, learning from the war in Ukraine. Their new units fly across the Northern Sea Route and support missiles, surveillance, and even strike m

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Canada Helps Ukraine Fix and Modernise Energy

Canada has decided to give a big boost to Ukraine’s energy field, especially after Russia’s attacks on power plants and gas lines. In a Paris meeting, the two governments announced a new partnership that will bring Canadian oil and gas gear to Ukraine on cheaper terms. The plan also encourages Canad

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Canada and India: Strengthening Economic Ties

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit India soon. This trip is part of a bigger plan to boost trade between the two countries. The visit is scheduled for early March, with Carney likely spending March 1-2 in New Delhi. Carney's visit comes at a time when Canada is looking to expand it

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Europe Steps Up Its Own Defence, Lessening US Reliance

European leaders gathered in Munich to signal a shift toward greater self‑reliance after recent strains with the United States. The conversation began with a warning that some boundaries had been crossed and could not be undone, hinting at deeper mistrust. The United States, under President Trump

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Canada's Stance on Iran: A Shift in Diplomacy

Canada is making waves in international politics with its firm stance on Iran. The country's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, made it clear that Canada won't restore diplomatic ties with Iran unless there's a change in government. This statement was made during an interview in Germany, where A

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Europe’s NATO Meeting: Shifting Roles and New Arctic Plans

European leaders met in Brussels to discuss how the United States is stepping back from its traditional leadership role in NATO. The U. S. defense chief, Pete Hegseth, did not attend the meeting, a rare omission that raised questions about America’s commitment to European security. He was replaced b

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