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Analysis
In wake of U.S. strikes, Iran faces a pivotal choice: dash to build a weapon or negotiate
Attacking Iran’s nuclear program was always a risky move for Israel and the U.S. Even with the most modern weaponry, there was no guarantee they could destroy key nuclear components in underground bunkers or locate all of the country’s enriched uranium. Now, Iran faces a pivotal choice on what to do next.
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Israel says Iran is close to a nuclear weapon. Others doubt it
With Donald Trump mulling whether to send in American bunker-busting bombs to deal a crushing blow to Iran’s nuclear facilities, doubts remain about just how close Iran is to creating a nuclear bomb.
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Israel's strikes on Iran just the latest step in Netanyahu's plan to reshape the Middle East
Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders overnight, apparently stymying Tehran's ability to respond. It's all part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's larger ambition to reform the dynamics of the Middle East and vanquish longtime foes.
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Israel appears to believe its war goals are getting closer as Gaza faces starvation
Despite enormous criticism, Israel seems to think its strategy in Gaza is working, thanks in part to the new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. But according to a new report, its military has turned Gaza into an "experiment in starvation," creating conditions for forced displacement of its population.
Saudi Arabia is opening up its economy and its society. Why has Canada been so slow to capitalize on that?
Donald Trump came to Saudi Arabia earlier this month, with big U.S. business leaders in tow, to embrace Saudi’s young leader, Mohammed bin Salman, and his 2030 plans to reshape its oil economy. As Canada looks to diversify its own trade relationships, what's the hold-up with Saudi?
Analysis
As Trump heads to the Middle East, fixing explosive crises takes a back seat to deal-making
U.S. President Donald Trump will start his Middle East trip Tuesday by visiting Saudi Arabia. The country has opened up and relaxed its strict social code in recent years as it looks for partners to help it transition away from an oil economy. But the war in Gaza — and the famine created by Israel’s blockade of two million people — seems certain to haunt the president’s trip.
Remarkable scenes of gratitude greet Canadian war veterans in the Netherlands
Twenty-two Canadian vets, ranging in age from 96 to 105, have made the long transatlantic trip to the Netherlands this weekend, where they are being celebrated as heroes as the country marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi Germany.
Thanks to Trump and Putin, Europe needs to rearm quickly. But can it catch up fast enough?
Europe’s big powers agree on the urgency to rearm and prepare for a possible major war against Russia. But big divisions remain on how to accomplish that.
Why did Israel's military kill 15 Palestinian aid workers in Gaza? The IDF's story keeps changing
Israel’s military says an initial investigation into the killing of 15 emergency workers in south Gaza last month showed that the incident occurred "due to a sense of threat." But video and eyewitness evidence suggest a different story.
In France's southern wine region, Trump's tariff threats are already killing business
European winemakers are losing business even before U.S. President Donald Trump unveils new tariffs. His threat of a 200 per cent markup has scared away U.S. importers.