Canada accuses Indian diplomats of involvement in violent campaign against separatists

Ottawa’s accusations marks a serious escalation in the diplomatic row between the two countries.
A Sikh temple in British Columbia.A Sikh temple in British Columbia. Chris Helgren/Reuters.

Global government debt to surpass $100 trillion for the first time

The International Monetary Fund report comes ahead of a US election where both candidates’ policies could add trillions to the country’s debt.
United States one dollar bills are put in packaging bands during production at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in WashingtonGary Cameron/File Photo/Reuters

Analysis: A path to a Gulf-Lebanon rapprochement

Ties with Beirut — strained by Hezbollah’s role as an Iranian proxy — can be reset, but it would require bold decisions from a more reasonable Shia strongman.
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri in BeirutAmr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters

China conducts Taiwan drills in warning against ‘independence’

Heightened tensions along the Taiwan Strait, through which more than a fifth of global maritime trade passes, could be devastating for the world economy.
An illustration of a navy miniature against the backdrop of Chinese and Taiwanese flagsDado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters
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Illegal border crossings in Europe, US plummet amid crackdowns

In the European Union, irregular crossings fell by 42% in the first nine months of this year compared to 2023, new data showed.
A boat near a reception camp for migrants brought from Italy to Albania.A boat near a reception camp for migrants brought from Italy to Albania. Florion Goga/Reuters

Forget the median voter. This election is about the marginal voter now.

A dwindling pool of undecided voters means both campaigns are going to make some unconventional pitches.
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Democrats insist they can win the Senate. It’s going to take some big surprises.

The party is turning to states like Texas and Florida for an upset that would give them a shot at retaining their majority.

Kamala Harris accused of plagiarism in 2009 book

A handful of background passages in her crime policy book contained language from other sources without quote marks.

Climate disasters bring new dimension to US presidential race

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s campaigns are pushing to distinguish their candidate’s records against the other’s, particularly in crucial swing states.

Senate Republican super PAC aims $6.6M in new money at Wisconsin

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin was considered relatively safe in the state up until the last few months.

The pollster who sold Joe Biden to Gen Z breaks down the youth vote today

John Della Volpe talks to Americana about his research for Harvard’s Institute of Politics on under-30 voters.

What does Ruben Gallego know about Arizona that Kamala Harris doesn’t?

The charismatic veteran is winning big in polls without alienating progressives or GOP-trending Latinos.

Barriers and Breakthroughs: Building the Future U.S. Manufacturing Workforce

What role should government and businesses play to train the current and next generations?

Why Kamala Harris’ Pennsylvania chances are tied to a statewide dynasty

Sen. Bob Casey, the son of a popular former governor, is fighting for a fourth term against a Republican challenger who’s openly celebrating the retirement of Joe Biden.

Rahm Emanuel pitches an economic coalition against ‘isolator’ China

The US ambassador to Japan wants to dissuade Beijing from using trade restrictions and debt to pressure countries.
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