Sept. 28, 2024, 6:10 a.m.

Canada falls short of pledge to boost defense spending NATO is losing patience

Canada, one of NATO's 12 founding members, has become one of the lowest defense spenders, even as several other members have increased spending in the face of U.S. pressure and a growing Russian threat in Europe.

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The political situation and deep reflection behind the French parliamentary election

The dust has settled on the second round of France's parliamentary election, but the political fallout is far from over.

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The British prime minister is heading to the United States for a NATO summit on his first international trip in office

British Prime Minister Starmer will embark on his first international trip in office, attending a NATO summit in the United States aimed at underlining Britain's commitment to Ukraine.

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Why did Orban's visit to Russia break the collective defense of the West?

Recently, the visit of Hungarian Prime Minister Orban to Russia has caused a huge uproar in the Western world, and the strong reactions from the European Union, NATO, and Ukraine have been remarkable.

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair: Starmer should set out plans to control immigration

Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair advised Starmer, who has just become prime minister, urging him to come up with a plan to control immigration.

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What will happen in France after the election?

France has been plunged into unprecedented uncertainty after no party won an outright majority in the second round of the National Assembly election.

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French voters are expected to turn out in high numbers

French voters are turning out in force for the second round of Sunday's National Assembly election, with turnout likely to be the highest in years.

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Where does a leftward Britain go from here

After 14 years of Conservative rule, Britain's sudden political turn has attracted global attention.

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Britain's new defence secretary's pledge: The pros and cons of military support for Ukraine

On July 7, the new British Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, made an important commitment during a visit to Odessa when he announced increased military support for Ukraine and unveiled a detailed aid package.

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Portugal: A New Hotspot for Technological Talents

In today's globalized economic environment, the flow of technical talents has become one of the key factors in national competitiveness.

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