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Taiwan says China stepping up blockade capabilities
Taiwan News: Recent exercises targeting the nation have focused on joint blockade operations involving PLA aircraft, naval vessels,…
September 4, 2026
Beijing-linked businessman accused of undermining US gave thousands to Senate Dem contenders, records reveal
New York Post: So far this cycle, Pin has donated $63,000 to sitting senators and candidates, mainly to…
September 4, 2026
Alleged Chinese-Canadian intern-spy Biwei Zhang was found near NATO supreme commander’s office, source says
The Globe and Mail: The Canadian intern charged with espionage at NATO headquarters in Belgium was found in…
September 4, 2026
What did she see? Intelligence scramble to retrace accused spy’s footsteps
CBC: Several Western intelligence agencies were sent scrambling this summer to figure out what — if anything —…
September 4, 2026
Trump’s big Venezuela deal leaves US oil industry blindsided
Bloomberg: Indeed, the arrangement has caused a wave of unease and alarm among industry leaders who worry it…
September 4, 2026
Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes,’ plays down war
Bloomberg: “I call it a military conflict because it’s small potatoes for us. It’s not a big thing,”…
September 4, 2026
Defence officials resist EU plan to curb reliance on US tech giants
Financial Times: Many European defence officials are pushing back against Brussels’ attempts to cut reliance on American tech…
September 4, 2026
‘This is my money’: Trump says he will spend some of his war chest on Republicans
New York Times: President Trump said Friday he plans to spend “probably” $400 million to $500 million on…
September 4, 2026
Judge orders Trump officials to divulge names of those who set up $1.8 billion fund
New York Times: The order by the magistrate judge, Ivan D. Davis, could shed further light on how…
September 4, 2026
Trump’s huge Venezuela deal began with call and bet on oilman
Washington Post: Experts have said any significant new oil extraction from the deal could be years in the future.…
September 4, 2026
More confident Iran emerges after six months of war with U.S.
New York Times: Iran has grown more confident in its ability to attack targets in the Middle East…
September 4, 2026
Trump admin quietly closes criminal probe into Venezuela businessman amid oil deal
CNN: In recent months, federal prosecutors in Miami closed the Betancourt investigation on orders from the office of…
September 4, 2026
Pentagon subjects 50 members of joint staff to polygraph tests in expanded leak hunt
New York Times: U.S. government investigators have taken the extraordinary step of subjecting roughly 50 members of the…
September 4, 2026
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage—and Russia is chief suspect
BBC: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is demanding proof, as always, and his officials call the accusation “absurd”. But…
September 4, 2026
5 ex-B.C. Conservative MLAs now forming new party
CBC: In a news release Friday morning, the MLAs of the currently nameless party said they want to…
September 4, 2026
US-linked network of fake websites promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots
National Observer: It remains unclear who is behind the campaign but Canada’s National Observer has uncovered several unexplained connections —…
September 4, 2026
August jobs report ‘disappointing’ but too soon to sound alarm: Economists
The Canadian Press: Economists weren’t ringing any alarm bells after fresh data showed the labour market broke its…
September 4, 2026
Maria Bartiromo was let go from Fox News after leaking company info to Trump: Report
Independent UK: Hours later, media watchdog Status provided more details. According to the outlet, after Trump gave a speech in…
September 4, 2026
Progressive Conservatives, NDP hold on to their seats in Ontario byelections
The Canadian Press: Ford congratulated Beattie and Lahey, saying voters have backed the party that will stand up…
September 3, 2026
Canadians should prepare for 5 C hotter future, report warns
CBC: The second edition of Canada’s Changing Climate Report, a synthesis of the science on the impact of a…
September 3, 2026