North America
Biden Nominates Bridget Brink as Ambassador to Ukraine After Three Year Vacancy
President Biden nominated veteran foreign service officer Bridget Brink to serve as the US ambassador to Ukraine.
Canada Raises Interest Rates as Inflation, Housing Prices Soar
In a bid to quell rising inflation rates, the Bank of Canada has moved to boost interest rates by an additional 0.5%, making it the highest rate hike that the nation has seen in over two decades and demonstrating the measures Canada is willing to take to control its economy.
Biden and Modi Meet as Russia Drives Wedge in Close Ties
President Biden hosted a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the moments before the annual 2+2 Dialogue between India’s and America’s defense and foreign ministers.
Funds for Global Vaccination Effort Missing From Latest Covid Relief Package
The US Senate announced on Monday it has reached an agreement on the latest iteration of COVID relief, a $10 billion dollar package that allocates $5 billion in funding for therapeutics and $750 million in funding for research and clinical trials in anticipation of future variants.
Pope Offers Official Apology to Canadian Indigenous Communities
The Pope’s statement was unexpected and intense. An Inuit elder wept in disbelief of what she had heard.
Biden Proposes Drastic Overhaul to Asylum-Seeking Process
The Biden Administration finalized a proposal to overhaul the current system for migrants seeking asylum in the United States.
US to Declare Actions by Myanmar’s Military a Genocide
Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken announced his intention to declare the actions of the Myanmar military against the Rohingya people a genocide.
Justice Department Moves to End Trump’s China Initiative
The Justice Department moved to end its controversial “China Initiative,” a Trump administration program designed to address Chinese efforts to steal American intellectual property.
Canada Commits to Unified Western Response against Russia
Canada, united alongside the United States’ and European Union’s response, launched a wave of sanctions targeting Russia’s economy in the aftermath of its invasion of Ukraine.
US Supreme Court to Consider Overturning Trump’s Controversial “Remain in Mexico” Policy
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to reconsider the legality of former President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy.
United States Seeks Quick Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
On February 21st, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin formally recognized the Ukrainian breakaway states of Luhansk and Donetsk.
Canadian Government Clamps Down As “Freedom Convoy” Protest Continues
Almost one month after it first started, protests continue in Ottawa over Canadian COVID-19 restrictions, as trucks and convoys continue to obstruct the area.
Biden Moves To Split $7 Billion in Frozen Funds Between Humanitarian Aid and Legal Fund for Families of 9/11 Victims
President Biden announced Friday his plan to release $3.5 billion in frozen Afghan funds whilst reserving an equal amount for 9/11 families with legal claims against the Taliban.
United States Senate Prepares Far-Reaching Sanctions Against Russia
The United States Senate has rapidly moved to create a new, punishing set of sanctions against the Russian Federation.