Diplomatic decisions, sanctions and international disputes, with attention to what has actually changed.
Ordered by reported development. Each article describes what was known at the time shown.
Donald Trump is promoting a revival of the Keystone XL pipeline while Canada seeks lower tariffs in the context of an anticipated trade deal. Canadian political figures and commentators are discussing the potential project and its implications for Canada–U.S. ties.
Japan's foreign minister visited Saudi Arabia and Oman, holding talks focused on regional peace and maritime security. Discussions also involved Saudi and Yemeni officials.
A U.S. journalist in Myanmar has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The supplied headline provides no further details about the charges or proceedings.
Malaysia is tightening its borders in response to identified security lapses. The headlines do not provide further details about the measures or the specific threat involved.
In 1958, the United States secretly detonated three nuclear devices 100–500 kilometers above the South Atlantic. The explosions created artificial auroras and radiation belts that lasted for weeks.
A headline says Belgrade is losing the battle over the Mitrovica Bridge and describes the issue as part of the price of normalization. No further details are provided.
A report indicates U.S. sanctions involving the International Criminal Court and anger in Europe over Washington’s actions.
German drone maker Helsing is working with Japan’s Rakuten to bring AI-powered military drones into Japanese military trials. The partnership is described as an effort to broker a deal in Japan’s defense market.
Headlines examine whether Putin's “Caspian Express” could become a new lifeline connecting Russia and Iran. The headlines do not provide further details about the initiative or its status.
A Russian nuclear power company with operations in the European Union has been accused of deliberate negligence and violating safety standards. The headline does not provide details about the alleged violations or any resulting incident.
China and the Philippines are trading allegations concerning their South China Sea dispute. The Philippines is also using classroom education to strengthen public understanding of its claims.
The Trump administration is expected to begin targeting Ethiopians for deportation. The headline does not provide further details on the scope or timing of the action.
Russia is considering developing a rail connection to India as an alternative to maritime routes affected by chokepoints. The headlines do not provide further details on the proposed link or its status.
Reports indicate Putin's “Caspian Express” as a possible new connection between Russia and Iran. The headlines frame it as a potential lifeline, but provide no further details about its nature or status.
A facility in central Israel was reportedly unveiled after a March 2026 law mandated hanging for people convicted of terrorism-related killings. The law’s scope and implementation remain contested.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a fighter jet factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted an invitation to visit North Korea.
A Canadian official condemned what was described as Israel’s “unlawful invasion” and announced $50 million in additional aid for Lebanon. The move represents a public diplomatic position by Canada amid tensions involving Israel and Lebanon.
Israel has advanced a major settlement project in the E1 area by issuing a tender for 1,234 homes, according to Xinhua.
The United States has imposed sanctions against the International Criminal Court. The United Nations, European Union, Japan and France have criticized or opposed the move.
Vietnamese headlines state that a suspect, described as a diver, was arrested over allegations of placing explosives that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines. They say the circumstances of the sabotage are gradually becoming clearer.
A prosecutor general said that an incident in Germany has links to Lithuania. The headline provides no further details about the incident or the nature of the links.
The Russian LGBT Network has closed after a ruling labeling the organization extremist made its work impossible, according to the headlines. The closure follows broader state repression of LGBT organizations in Russia.
A headline says that US intervention in Nigeria failed to stop the persecution of Christians. It provides no further details about the nature or scale of the intervention or persecution.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said he wrote to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte asking the alliance not to permit reopening the Ibër Bridge in Mitrovica. Discussions have concerned gradual vehicle access and a possible transfer of security responsibilities.
Coverage says Canada has remained silent after Israel cleared itself in the deaths of aid workers, including a Canadian.
Switzerland has approved and implemented its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, in line with previous measures. It has also extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2028, with eligibility changes, while the Swiss army seeks additional funding for air defence.
A Palestinian prisoners' group has called for international action over what it describes as preparations by Israel for executions. The headlines do not provide further details about the alleged preparations.
The headline says Nvidia has begun initial H200 deliveries to China, but only as far as Hong Kong. It provides no further details about the shipments or the reason for the limitation.
Palestinians condemned an Israeli step to advance the E1 settlement plan, described in the headline as illegal. The headline provides no further details about the action or its status.
A Russian FSB leadership aircraft equipped with laser protection flew over the Baltic Sea. Rafale fighter jets followed it, according to the headline.
The United States said a Chinese jet intercepted a U.S. spy plane in what it described as an unnecessary and aggressive maneuver over the South China Sea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra by decree amid an alleged money-laundering investigation. Ukrainian media reported that investigators searched her home.
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa said the International Criminal Court and its officials must work independently after the United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. The sanctions restrict U.S. transactions with the two officials and their access to the U.S. financial system.
Peru is taking action against an expanding gold-mining rush in the Amazon, according to the headline.
Finland’s Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has approved construction of a new headquarters building for a NATO command in Mikkeli.
The U.S. Federal Register published an adjustment concerning imports of unmanned aircraft systems and related components into the United States. The headline does not specify the exact measures or affected countries.
Germany has extended border controls in North Rhine-Westphalia, prompting angry reactions from the Netherlands.
The EU High Representative issued a statement on certain countries aligning with EU restrictive measures concerning Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.
The United States plans to establish a fifth naval shipyard to increase capacity for repairing submarines and aircraft carriers.
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency hosted workshops with NATO and Ukrainian participants to consolidate a strategic defense procurement review.