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Canada, Turkey sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, targeting expanded cooperation in defense, energy, and investment.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands during a press conference at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 22, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.

Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, US, October 3, 2026.

Trump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure, sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the newly elected parliament in Moscow Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Russia bombs Ukrainian cities despite Putin's openness to peace talks


Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to carry out Trump's Gaza peace plan - report

Huckabee’s concerns focused on the International Gaza Support Center, questioning whether the center could continue operations as the US plans to hand over responsibilities to civilian staff.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivers a speech at the ARC Summit, a healthcare innovation conference, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, October 21, 2026

Over 65,000 Israelis abroad estimated to travel to vote in 2026 elections, new Fly&Vote survey says

The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 published at the start of October. 

Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport.

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance.

LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

US House committee investigation exposes antisemitism, political indoctrination in public schools

The report stated that antisemitic incidents in US schools increased by 135 percent in 2023, prompting congressional inquiries into several major school districts and labor organizations.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

Ilhan Omar to move out of DC home following federal raid, accuses Trump of political intimidation

Ilhan Omar says she will leave her Washington home after a federal search tied to an immigration fraud investigation, alleging political intimidation and denying wrongdoing.

US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is seen in Statuary Hall ahead of US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address in Washington, US, February 7, 2023.

Iran deploys heavy weaponry to Kurdish regions amid fears of renewed conflict with Israel, US

Iran has reportedly deployed artillery and IRGC troops to Kurdish regions near the Iraqi border as it intensifies operations against Kurdish opposition groups amid concerns over renewed conflicts.

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Francesca Albanese calls for Indonesia to reconsider involvement with Board of Peace

Trump unveiled the "Board of Peace," of which Indonesia is a key troop-contributing member, in January to address global conflicts ​typically handled by the United Nations.

The  inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

Iran preparing to reveal 'Father of All Bombs,' IRGC spox. warns in wake of Trump's MOAB threat

The announcement comes amid rising security tensions between Tehran and Washington and the possibility of renewed US strikes on Iranian territory.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Jews are 'literally afraid' of Michigan's candidate El-Sayed, opponent Rogers says in final debate

Rogers repeated the theme in his closing statement, insisting that Jews were among several groups of Democrats who were defecting to him because they found El-Sayed “too extreme.” 

 US Senate candidates Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI)  debate on October 21, 2026 at WXYZ Channel 7 in Southfield, Michigan.

US diplomats, families leave Saudi Arabia missions as regional conflict with Houthis escalates

The order came as attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least one person and injured eight others at a civilian airport in Dammam, and two people were killed in a drone attack on an oil field.

The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier.