The US government imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports including wine and cement, escalating trade tensions and challenging the USMCA trade framework.
Donald Trump proposes the US host the next FIFA World Cup alone, potentially with China, signaling a strategic shift from the 2026 tournament’s shared North American hosting.
Two suspects were arrested for arson after a major wildfire burned over 1,300 hectares near Paris, amid France's ongoing heatwave and rising wildfire risks.
Germany will boost its defense budget to a record €124.7 billion in 2026, increasing its NATO commitments amid broader European military spending shifts.
Germany welcomes Canada’s decision to purchase TKMS submarines, signaling enhanced NATO defense cooperation and a major industrial contract worth up to €100 billion.
G7 leaders commit to new sanctions on Russian energy and expand military aid to Ukraine, aiming to intensify economic pressure and support Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Twenty-two countries, including the US and European states, publicly condemned Iran for orchestrating attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities on their soil.
Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement, suggesting potential arms transfers and signaling a strategic shift in Moscow's approach to Afghanistan.
The EU and US condemned Israel after a video of detained pro-Palestinian activists was posted by Israel’s National Security Minister, prompting diplomatic protests and internal government criticism.
Lufthansa will cancel 20,000 flights through October 2026 to save over 40,000 tons of jet fuel amid rising energy costs and geopolitical instability affecting aviation fuel supplies.