Casting My First Vote After Escaping Life Under Dictatorship
Ahmad Al Masri and his wife Ghayda spent their formative years under the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, where hopes for democracy and free expression remained out of reach.…
“Shared Values: Why We Relate More to America Than to Other Parts of Canada”
Canada’s sovereignty has become a focal point in the current federal election as concerns over US President Donald Trump loom large. Yet, an equally significant challenge is emerging from within:…
Could This Local Election Mark a Shift Away from Major Parties?
“A sliver here and a sliver there” – within days, millions of voters will take part in what can only be described as a distinctly unusual series of elections. Forget…
Starmer and Zelensky Pledge to Sustain Progress on Ukraine Peace Agreement
Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky have pledged to “maintain momentum and continue working intensively” on diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, following their meeting in Rome after…
Australia’s Universal Healthcare Under Strain: Is Reform Possible?
Situated atop the dramatic coastline, Dr Victoria Bradley jests that her surgery boasts the most spectacular views of any in Australia. Beyond her office, fields stretch into craggy shores, encircling…
What should Democrats do now? Everyone has a different answer
Democrats have struggled to land a unified message in President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, with fractures both in Congress and among supporters. What comes next for a…
A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada’s historic election
At a rally in London, Ontario, on Friday, the crowd booed as Mark Carney delivered his core campaign line about the existential threat Canada faces from its neighbour. “President Trump…
Tories may need to form coalition with Reform, says Ben Houchen
The Conservative Party may need to form a coalition with Reform UK at the next general election to keep Labour out of government, Tory mayor Lord Houchen has said. The…
Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats
Greenland’s new prime minister has said the island is not a “piece of property that can be bought”, in response to Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the US to take…
Mourning turns to anger in Iran after massive port explosion kills 40
In Iran, mourning is turning to anger after a huge blast at its largest commercial port killed at least 40 people and injured more than 1,000. The explosion happened on…