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Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada if Ottawa makes deal with China

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada if Ottawa makes deal with China

US president warns Premier Carney against becoming 'drop-off port' for Chinese goods entering US; no immediate reaction from Ottawa

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South Korean premier proposes to JD Vance that US send special envoy to North
24.01.2026

South Korean premier proposes to JD Vance that US send special envoy to North

'Only Trump has the will and capability to improve relations (with North Korea),' Kim Min-seok says he told US Vice President JD Vance

Operations switched to recovery for 6 missing at campground landslide site in New Zealand
24.01.2026

Operations switched to recovery for 6 missing at campground landslide site in New Zealand

Police confirmed fatalities 'and the reality that no one would have been able to survive, therefore the rescue operation taking place there is now moving to a recovery,' says prime minister

Brazil announces visa exemption for Chinese nationals
24.01.2026

Brazil announces visa exemption for Chinese nationals

Announcement in response to China’s adoption of similar measure in 2025

Legal groups seek Australian probe into Israeli president for incitement to genocide
24.01.2026

Legal groups seek Australian probe into Israeli president for incitement to genocide

Request ahead of Isaac Herzog's visit in February

Russia, China oppose Western ‘plans to militarize’ Asia-Pacific region
23.01.2026

Russia, China oppose Western ‘plans to militarize’ Asia-Pacific region

2 sides vow to strengthen cooperation with Southeast Asian bloc to address new security challenges, during talks in Beijing