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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.
Analysis
Trump may not be a 'madman,' but his foreign policy shows signs of it
In both Gaza and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump is failing to deliver what he said would be easy for him to accomplish: ending the wars. That’s not surprising, according to veteran diplomats, given Trump’s desire for easy, short-term wins over more durable results.
Analysis
Putin's definite 'maybe' on ceasefire with Ukraine keeps the White House engaged
Russia’s president appeared to hedge his bets on the issue of a Ukrainian ceasefire, saying it was a good idea but refusing to implement it, for now. That keeps the dialogue open with Donald Trump, but it means the war continues.
British parliamentarian calls on the U.K. to rally around Canada, throws poutine party
Ed Davey leads the third party in Britain’s parliament, the Liberal Democrats, and he’s calling on European nations to rally around Canada to help fight off Donald Trump’s tariffs.
France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?
At the heart of NATO, the world’s longest-standing security alliance, is the notion that an attack on one is an attack on all. But with many in Europe doubting a Trump-led United States will really come through for them, France’s president says his country may have to play a bigger role — especially with its nuclear arsenal.