Canada Signs UAE Trade Deal As Trump Makes Shopping Around Attractive
The signed agreement is expected to take effect in 2027. Diversification is a project, not an overnight replacement for US trade.
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The Partnership Needs A Return Ticket
Russia’s Africa summit promises cooperation while Amnesty raises recruitment concerns. The people involved deserve more than a declaration.
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Submariners Are Not Included
Australia’s nuclear-submarine ambitions require a much bigger skilled workforce. The crew cannot be ordered with the hull.
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The Licence Is Pending. The Closure Is Not.
An Egyptian court has ordered Mada Masr shut for operating without a licence. The outlet says its latest application has been waiting since 2023.
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The Caretaker Still Has The Keys
Israel’s partial count leaves Netanyahu short of a majority but still in the office. Temporary power can make very permanent decisions.
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