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UK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach
The Guardian: Britain’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, attended the final talks between the US and Iran and…
March 17, 2026
Why won’t Europe help Trump in Iran? Let’s count reasons
New York Times: “The United States and Israel did not consult us before this war. There was never…
March 17, 2026
Wired’s new editor doesn’t care if tech bros are mad
New York Times: She started its about-face by creating a politics team that landed major scoops about Elon…
March 17, 2026
Russia sharing satellite imagery, drone technology with Iran
Wall Street Journal: The technology provided includes components of modified Shahed drones, which are meant to improve communication,…
March 17, 2026
Trump’s DOGE cuts slashed staff that handled middle eastern oil and gas crises
NOTUS: In July 2025, as part of President Donald Trump’s reduction-in-force initiative, the administration laid off staff who…
March 17, 2026
Cuba struggles to revive obsolete power grid after nationwide blackout
Wall Street Journal: Authorities haven’t yet provided a time frame for the full restoration of the electricity system.…
March 17, 2026
Amazon plans drastic cut in packages sent via already-struggling postal service
Wall Street Journal: The e-commerce giant, long the Postal Service’s biggest customer, has already begun ratcheting down its…
March 17, 2026
Newly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event, far-right slogans
The Guardian: They include videos in which he repeats a motto associated with the UK far right, references…
March 17, 2026
Gamblers pressure reporter to change story about missile strike so they can win payout
Washington Post: Fabian was spooked enough by the threats to at least entertain the idea of revising his…
March 17, 2026
Trans Mountain readies expansion in 2027 as pipeline space fills up
Bloomberg: Trans Mountain Corp. plans to add chemicals to its pipeline by the first quarter of 2027 to…
March 17, 2026
Israel urges Iranians to revolt but privately assesses they’ll be ‘slaughtered’
Washington Post: The cable, circulated by the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Friday, relayed an Israeli assessment that…
March 17, 2026
From Vienna’s rooftops, Kremlin listening in
Financial Times: Four years into the war in Ukraine, the roofs of Russia’s sprawling diplomatic premises in the…
March 17, 2026
Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed. Trump lashes out at NATO allies. Tehran anxious at Israel’s decapitation strategy.
Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed Israel says it launched overnight strikes on Iran’s security council, killing Larijani,…
March 17, 2026
Carney’s Davos speech won’t fix world Canadians actually live in
Colin Horgan/The Walrus: He called the rules-based order rigged. But what about the economic system that keeps it…
March 17, 2026
John Ivison: Europe lets Carney lead on poking Trump bear
John Ivison: All of this may yet rebound on the prime minister. All Canadians may yet pay the…
March 17, 2026
Canada could join EU, French foreign minister says
Politico: Speaking at the Europe 2026 conference in Berlin alongside his German counterpart Johann Wadephul, Barrot argued that…
March 17, 2026
Liberals almost guaranteed majority — but 172 seats would be a ‘poison pill’
National Post: “To have such a short majority with an extra seat, or to stay where we are…
March 17, 2026
Quebec Liberal leader defends party as report casts doubt over vote-buying texts
The Canadian Press: “I embrace the history of the Quebec Liberal party, there are elements with which I…
March 17, 2026
‘Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation’: Trump-appointed intelligence official resigns over Iran war
CNN: “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent wrote in the letter. “Iran…
March 17, 2026
Former Bloc Québécois MP charged with sex crimes involving minors
CBC: A teacher and former Bloc Québécois member of Parliament was charged for allegedly committing sexual offences against…
March 17, 2026