2026 News: Venezuela, Trade Wars, Alberta Health Crisis
Catch up on the hectic start to 2026: U.S. action in Venezuela, Canada-U.S. trade war rulings, Alberta health intimidation claims, and new Canadian laws.
Catch up on the hectic start to 2026: U.S. action in Venezuela, Canada-U.S. trade war rulings, Alberta health intimidation claims, and new Canadian laws.
In a New York Times interview, former President Donald Trump stated his 'own morality' is the primary constraint on his power to order global military strikes, following the capture of Venezuela's leader. Explore the implications for international law and
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland held urgent talks with U.S. officials after former President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland. The rhetoric alarms Canada and NATO allies.
U.S. Senator J.D. Vance warns Europe to prioritize Greenland's security, threatening unilateral U.S. action. The rhetoric alarms Canada, NATO, and Greenlanders. Read the full analysis.
U.S. Senator J.D. Vance accuses Denmark of insufficiently securing Greenland, highlighting Arctic defense gaps. Read the latest on this geopolitical dispute.
Inuit rights activist Aaju Peter urges democratic nations to uphold Greenland's sovereignty, framing it as a crucial precedent for Canada's own Arctic interests and Indigenous rights.
Denmark views upcoming talks with the United States as a vital opportunity for the necessary dialogue regarding Greenland's strategic and environmental future. Explore the implications.
Donald Trump casts doubt on NATO's mutual defense pledge, sparking fresh alliance concerns following his administration's pursuit of Greenland. Read the latest on the geopolitical fallout.
A former policy director says Canada's new consulate in Greenland offers little substance against U.S. annexation plans. Read the analysis on Arctic security and NATO's future.
U.S. President Donald Trump pledges support to NATO as geopolitical tensions over Greenland unsettle the alliance. Full analysis of the implications for Canada and global security.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will meet with Danish officials next week to discuss American strategic interests in Greenland. Get the latest details on this geopolitical development.
Denmark and Greenland request urgent meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after White House reiterates military option for acquiring the Arctic territory. Tensions escalate as Trump administration doubles down.
Historical accounts reveal a past U.S. attempt to purchase Greenland, a move that ultimately failed. Explore the details and context of this geopolitical footnote.
Denmark and Greenland request diplomatic talks with Senator Marco Rubio concerning renewed U.S. interest in acquiring the Arctic island. Explore the geopolitical implications.
European allies and Canada are coordinating a response to Trump's renewed threat to acquire Greenland, fearing a NATO crisis. Denmark disputes U.S. claims of Russian and Chinese presence.
Actor Gerard Butler jokes he wouldn't last in a real-life 'Greenland 2' scenario. The star reflects on the disaster film's terrifying premise and his own survival skills.
Denmark and Greenland seek dialogue with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio after the White House reaffirms its interest in the Arctic island. Read the latest on this developing geopolitical story.
Deloitte Canada revises its 2026 economic growth outlook downward, predicting a sluggish first half before a potential rebound. Read the full analysis and implications for interest rates.
Republican lawmakers reject Trump's suggestion of using military force to acquire Greenland, warning it threatens NATO and U.S. alliances. Learn about the bipartisan push to block action.
John Ivison argues PM Mark Carney's cautious response to Trump's Greenland comments sets a dangerous precedent for U.S. respect of Canadian borders, including the Great Lakes.
U.S. President Donald Trump asserts control of Greenland is vital for national security against China, but Denmark continues to reject the proposal. Explore the geopolitical stakes.
European leaders and Canada's PM Mark Carney unite to defend Greenland's sovereignty after Trump's comments. The strategic Arctic island's future is for Denmark and Greenland alone to decide. Read the full statement.
Former Canadian UN ambassador Bob Rae says Trump's claims on the Western Hemisphere pose a direct threat to NATO. Read his urgent warning for Canada and Greenland.
PM Mark Carney met Denmark's leader in Paris as U.S. interest in Greenland grows. Carney also announced Canada will build forces to support peace in Ukraine. Read the latest.
European leaders and Greenland's PM rebuff former U.S. President Trump's comments about a potential U.S. takeover of Greenland. Get the latest on this diplomatic development.
Progress for Ukraine negotiations in Paris remains uncertain as the United States redirects diplomatic attention to escalating tensions in Venezuela and Greenland. Key details from the January 2026 talks.
Following the capture of Venezuela's Maduro, President Trump hints at further actions in the hemisphere. Analysis of potential targets Colombia, Cuba, and Greenland, and the geopolitical fallout.
U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed pursuit of Greenland has escalated tensions with Denmark, threatening the NATO alliance. Discover the strategic and resource stakes for North America.
The first major winter storm of 2026 has brought St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, to a standstill with 20 cm of snow. Get the latest details on the shutdown and impacts.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has publicly urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to cease threats of annexation. Learn about the geopolitical implications for the Arctic region.