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Commonwealth Union Blockchain Network Ceremony in UAE

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UK-Based Commonwealth Union Inaugurates Blockchain Vertical for 56 Nations Inaugural Ceremony Held in Sharjah, UAE, Under the Patronage of...

7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Off Luganville: How Vanuatu Responded After the Powerful Tremor

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the Pacific Island nation late Monday. The strong earthquake struck beneath the ocean, rumbling...
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UN Chief warns of the Mideast war going too far

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Wednesday, 25th  March, warned that the war in the Middle East has spiralled...

Rajnath Singh Unveils “Vision 2047”: A Strategic Blueprint for a Modern Indian Military

Lead_Story Sridee Senarathna -
On March 10, 2026, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh officially unveiled a landmark strategic document at South Block, outlining a...

Why Did Pope Leo XIV Break His Silence on War? A Global Call for Peace and Dialogue

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage -
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV once again called for peace across the world, urging leaders to open honest dialogue...

Open Letter from Iranian Opposition Figure Calls on President of the United States to End Iran Conflict

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
Dated 19th March 2026, a letter calls to limit the conflict that has been ongoing in Iran. The author...

Is Canada Heading for a Slower 2026 Economy Amid Tariffs and Trade Tensions?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The Canadian economy faced headwinds during 2025. The imposition of tariffs by the United States and China on Canadian...

Iran Crisis Sparks Global Food Price Surge: Experts Warn of Rising Grocery Costs

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The conflict that is taking place in the Middle East has been hastily increasing and escalating, which has made...

Why Saint Lucia Is Reviewing Its Parliamentary Standards Under the CPA Democratic Benchmarks

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
As a delegation from the CPA's International Headquarters paid a visit, the assessment was conducted momentarily. The delegates met...

King Charles hails ‘enduring spirit’ of the Commonwealth during trying times

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The King is full of praise, noting the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth amidst ‘testing moments' of conflict and...

Are War and U.S. Tariffs Reshaping Global Trade? Lord Marland Explains the Opportunity for the Commonwealth

CWEIC Roshan Abayasekara -
Jonathan Peter Marland, Baron Marland, is known as a British businessman and politician. The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council CWEIC...

Flight Paths Rewritten: Gulf Turmoil Grounds 1,500 Flights and Sends Airlines Scrambling.

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Over the past week, global aviation has experienced a surge in cancellations and last-minute re-planning due to the escalating...

Airstrikes and Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East as UN Warns Against Wider Conflict

Global Senuri Vithanage -
Fighting has spread rapidly across the Middle East after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in airstrikes...

CPA Strengthens Support for Parliaments Under New Strategic Plan

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
Formally establishing its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 at a high-profile event held at Australia House in London, the Commonwealth...

Taliban Warns Pakistan of Retaliation Amid Rising Border Tensions and Geopolitical Rift

Lead_Story Sridee Senarathna -
The Taliban’s central spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, has strongly condemned the military leadership of Pakistan, claiming that the establishment is...

US Supreme Court Ruling Triggers New 15% Tariff: What It Means for the UK, EU and Global Trade Deals

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The U.S. will not bow out of tariff deals it had already sealed with countries around the world. This...

Who Controls Artificial Intelligence? Guterres Warns as Leaders Meet in India

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) The fourth and most closely watched day of the global artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi unfolded with...

Britain’s Growth Stalls at 0.1% in Late 2025—Can ‘Securonomics’ Revive Momentum in 2026?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Weak consumer spending hit GDP during the last 3 months of 2025. The year began with little momentum. The UK...

Tragedy in Plateau State: 37 Dead in Nigerian Mine Poisoning

Lead_Story Sridee Senarathna -
A mining accident has resulted in the deaths of at least 37 people in central Nigeria due to a...

How Close Is Cyprus to Running Dry as Reservoir Levels Crash to Historic Lows?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The island's reservoirs hit record lows even before the commencement of the annual tourist season. Cypriots have warned that...

India’s BIOFACH Moment: Can It Become a Long-Term Organic Superpower?

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) India made a strong impression on the global organic food stage this week as it was featured as...

Bangladesh Election Results: Tarique Rahman’s BNP storms to power in Bangladesh!

Lead_Story Sarojini P -
  Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has secured a commanding two-thirds majority in...

Bangladesh decides today: Ballots open across Bangladesh!

Lead_Story Sarojini P -
Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh goes to the polls today in what many see as one of the most important...

Western Canada School Tragedy: Key Details From the Tumbler Ridge Attack

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Police say that 9 people have been killed, with 25 others injured in related shootings at a school and...

Trump Makes Surprise Threat Involving US-Canada Bridge

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump has said he may try to stop a new bridge between the United States and...

London Hosts Key UK–EU Summit Follow-Up: What It Means for Trade and Cooperation

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
On Monday, 2 February 2026, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) held meetings of the Withdrawal...

Is Your Baby Formula Safe? UK Probe Links Recalled Nestlé and Danone Batches to Infant Illness

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) News that contaminated infant formula may have made dozens of babies ill has understandably unsettled many parents in...

Fiji Police Interrupt Massive Cocaine Shipment in Remote Narco-Sub Operation

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
Fijian authorities have seized a supposed shipment of cocaine, which was worth $780 million, after receiving intelligence as well...

What Do the Epstein Documents Reveal About Allegations Involving Lord Mandelson?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
PA Media: Peter Mandelson was inducted into the House of Lords 18 years ago, in 2008. This occurred while...

How a 1930s U.S. War Plan Against Canada Echoes in Today’s Geopolitical Tensions

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely reviving old fears, as the U.S. had initially intended to invade Canada nearly...

Storm Goretti Brings Chaos to Southern UK as Europe Records Deaths, Blackouts and Cancellations

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
More than 10 people have died in weather-related accidents across Europe this week. Local media in Turkey reported the...

Why Goldman Sachs Expects Gold at $5,400 in 2026 Despite $5,000 Resistance

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Gold surged 65% during the last year of 2025 while recording 12% during the first three weeks of 2026....

How Embassy Vandalism in Croatia Puts Diplomatic Protection and Trust Under Scrutiny

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) India has issued a strong and carefully worded condemnation following an incident of trespassing and vandalism at its...

UK–India Trade Deal Promises Record Growth for UK Firms—MPs Call for Strong Delivery Plan

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Intended 40% cuts to UK export support staff may risk undermining the delivery of the UK-India trade deal. The Business...

Rare Solar Storm Lights Up New Zealand Skies

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
New Zealand agencies are closely monitoring a powerful space weather event this week, as the largest solar radiation storm...

Twin Attacks on Nigerian Churches Leave More Than 150 Worshippers Kidnapped

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage -
Gunmen stormed two churches in Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Sunday, turning a morning of worship into a scene of...

Gold Smashes Records as Investors Flee Uncertainty – $5,000 an Ounce Possible

Business & Trade Sharya Christiana -
Gold prices started 2026 on a strong note, as one could see. Gold, reaching record highs, gave the possibility...

UK Sees First Rise in Clinical Trial Applications After Years of Decline

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) Despite years of concern about the UK's decline as a medical research destination, recent figures indicate a potential...

Canada issues travel advisories for over 15 countries

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Canada issued urgent travel warnings for over 15 countries, including Iran, Venezuela, and Somalia, amidst escalating political tensions and...

Why Is Canada’s Indigenous Governor General Heading to Greenland as Trump Renews U.S. Annexation Rhetoric?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Greenland’s location above the Arctic Circle makes the world’s largest island a key part of security strategy. 80% of...

UK Weather Warning Today: Storm Goretti Brings ‘Weather Bomb’, Snow, Ice and Power Disruption

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) Forecasters are urging people to prepare for severe and potentially dangerous weather as Storm Goretti moves towards the...

Dual Citizenship Gains Popularity in the UK as Political and Economic Uncertainty Grows

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The world is currently moving through a period of setbacks that includes political crises and economic instability, besides an...

Sovereignty or Justice? U.S. Military Action in Venezuela Sparks Global Condemnation

Global Sharya Christiana -
The aftermath of the military operation conducted by the United States in Venezuela, which included a surprise strike resulting...

Bipartisan Backlash Grows as Trump’s Venezuelan Strikes Are Criticised by Sanders and Greene

Global Sharya Christiana -
Several prominent U.S. political figures have voiced strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s military strikes in Venezuela, which culminated...

Why Legacy Planning in India Is No Longer Just About Inheritance—but Business Survival

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India)  In India, conversations around legacy planning are quietly changing in tone and urgency. What was once treated as...

Commonwealth Countries Ring in 2026 with Fireworks, Traditions and Global Unity

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
Commonwealth Countries As every other country rushed in to celebrate the birth of 2026, Commonwealth countries acted no differently....

Kiribati Leads the Way: The Island Nation That Rings in 2026 Before Anyone Else

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
Once again, taking its rightful spot in the global limelight, the remote Pacific Island nation of Kiribati became the...

From Refugee Routes to Real Estate: How Terror Groups Are Accused of Leveraging Canada’s Openness

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The terrorist group Hamas tends to exploit Canadian hospitality, as Canada currently moves with poorly regulated financial & immigration...

Fear, Grief and Uncertainty: Why Syria’s Alawite Communities Are Taking to the Streets

Global Ishini Dabare -
Syria’s fragile post-Assad transition faced a new test on Sunday as protests led by members of the Alawite minority...

Fiji’s New Bill Seeks to Return Indigenous Control Over Coastal Waters and Iconic Surf Breaks

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
During a development regarding landmarks in this month, the Fijian government introduced legislation which mainly aimed at the restoration...

Bank of England Set to Cut Rates: Can It Revive Growth Without Reigniting Inflation?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to reduce interest rates on Thursday, 19 December, after a sharp...

PM Albanese Faces Questions as Governments Roll Out Bondi Recovery Package

Lead_Story Sridee Senarathna -
The Albanese and Minns governments have announced a joint immediate support package for those affected by the terror attack...

Bondi Beach Shooting Declared Terrorism: What the Attack Reveals About Extremism in Australia

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare -
Australian authorities are investigating a deadly mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an attack...

A New Deal, Old Conflicts: Why the DR Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement Faces Immediate Tests

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare -
At a high-level gathering in Washington, D.C., Hon. Chevalier Nirj Deva, President of the Commonwealth Union, joined African and...

What Prompted the Commonwealth to Place Tanzania on Probation Over Governance Issues?

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), a significant body within the Commonwealth of Nations, is known to deal with...

Will Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Actually Protect Teens—or Create Bigger Problems?

Lead_Story Dana de Silva -
Australia introduced its groundbreaking regulatory measure, effective 10 December 2025: a national ban on social media access to those...

How Illegal Bars Became a Flashpoint for Deadly Violence in South Africa

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare -
A mass shooting at an unlicensed bar on the western outskirts of Pretoria has renewed scrutiny of South Africa's...

How Did the Recent South & Southeast Asian Storm Disaster Shape King Charles’s Emotional Appeal?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam & Malaysia have faced extreme weather conditions lately. Commenting on these natural disasters wreaking havoc...

Can Sri Lanka Survive Cyclone Ditwah’s Aftermath? Deaths Surge and Hundreds Remain Missing

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
A boat carrying people moves through a flooded street, following heavy rainfall at Wellampitiya, a low-lying suburb of Colombo. Likewise,...

Cyclone Ditwah Slams Sri Lanka: Death Toll Climbs, Fears Rise

Lead_Story Sridee Senarathna -
Sri Lanka is facing one of its most severe weather emergencies in recent years as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, with...

Is the UK Undermining Free Speech? Why the US Ambassador Issued an Unusually Sharp Warning in London

Lead_Story Sridee Senarathna -
On Friday, US Ambassador Warren Stephens issued unusually stark warnings from London over the shrinking space for free expression...

Is the EU’s Digital Services Act Silencing Free Speech? Washington and Civil Groups Sound the Alarm

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare -
European regulators are facing major scrutiny as conversation intensifies over the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its impact on...

Can Nigeria’s Interfaith Leaders Inspire Peace Across the Commonwealth?

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Two influential northern Nigerian leaders have transformed cycles of religious conflict into sustained dialogue, trust-building, and long-term peace...

Is Canada’s Partnership With the Caribbean Entering a New Era of People-Centered Leadership?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada, Marsha Coore Lobban, has hailed the strength & success of Canada-Caribbean partnerships at various...

Is a New UK–Cyprus Defence Pact Reshaping Power Dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth nations of the UK and Cyprus come together on a remarkable journey of cooperation.   Britain stressed the importance...

Is the Latest Peace Blueprint a Turning Point in Rwanda–Congo Relations?

Lead_Story Dana de Silva -
In a breakthrough mediated by Qatar and the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the...

Can Antigua and Barbuda Turn CHOGM 2026 Into a New Era of Commonwealth Unity?

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—The Secretary-General opened the launch ceremony for CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda with remarks about the natural beauty...

Is South Africa’s Social Housing System Failing Its Most Vulnerable Residents?

Lead_Story Sridee Senarathna -
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has strongly advocated for vulnerable residents, pressing the Department of Human Settlements to...

Foreign Inflows Fuel Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival in 2025

Lead_Story Dana de Silva -
In 2025, Sri Lanka is experiencing a vibrant surge in economic momentum in large part due to its substantial...

Horror at Red Fort: Deadly blast in Delhi kills 13: What investigations have revealed so far?

Features Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ In early evening, a powerful explosion tore through a crowded street near Delhi’s iconic 17th-century monument,...

Will the 2025 G20 in Johannesburg Be the Turning Point for Africa’s Economic Future?

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
G20, short for the “Group of 20,” is an international forum that consists of the world’s largest economic countries....

Afghanistan Hit by Another Deadly Quake as Winter Looms

Lead_Story Dana de Silva -
A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, further underscoring the country’s persistent seismic...

Hurricane Melissa Leaves Jamaica in Ruins — Could Bermuda and Atlantic Canada Be Next?

Lead_Story Dana de Silva -
A category 5 hurricane has torn into Jamaica, leaving a trail of widespread destruction and claiming numerous lives. The...

65 Nations Sign UN Cybercrime Deal – But at What Cost to Privacy?

Lead_Story Dana de Silva -
A groundbreaking international treaty, the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (UNCAC), also called the "world-wide cyber-crime pact", has been...

Is the ACCC’s Lawsuit Against Microsoft a Turning Point for Subscription Transparency in Australia?

Lead_Story Piumi Fernando -
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the nation's competition watchdog, has taken legal action against Microsoft. The ACCC...

Are New Business Rate Surtaxes on Big UK Grocers Set to Fuel Food Inflation?

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) Britain’s biggest supermarket chains have come together to urge the government to rethink new tax proposals that they...

UNESCO-Listed Ningaloo Reef Under Threat as Climate Heatwaves Bleach Up to 90% of Corals

Lead_Story Piumi Fernando -
An ancient green sea turtle raised its head, making eye contact with an observer through a snorkeling mask. This...

Has India Quietly Achieved Maritime Deterrence Without Firing a Shot?

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked this year’s Diwali not in the comfort of his residence or among civilians,...

Is New Zealand Facing a Rising Threat of State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage?

Lead_Story Piumi Fernando -
New Zealand's intelligence community has issued a clear warning about the rising threat of cyber espionage and state-sponsored interference....

Are Global Drug Cartels Turning Canada into the New Narco Hub?

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth—Growing concern is being generated within Canada's foreign intelligence and law enforcement communities about the strengthening of transnational organized...

Can Nigeria and Austria’s New Economic Pacts Spark a New Era of Africa–Europe Cooperation?

Lead_Story Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union)—Nigeria and Austria have reported that they are determined to increase economic cooperation, which they discussed at...

Can Energy Diplomacy Heal the Rift? India and U.S. Set to Revive Trade Talks

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) India and the United States are preparing to restart crucial trade talks this week, with New Delhi signaling...

The Most Secure UK Passport Ever? King Charles’s Royal Redesign Promises Big Changes!

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) From December 2025, British passports will take on a new look, one that reflects both a new era...

The Rise of the Digital Director: UK Finance Boards Get an AI Makeover

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) UK financial services boards are changing fast, and technology is driving the shift. Over the past year, more...

India’s Tech Exports Are Soaring — But Can the Money Keep Up?

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) Since ChatGPT emerged in late 2022, India's technology narrative has subtly ushered in a new era. The country’s...

India’s European Trade Pact: Sweet Treats Now, Bigger Deals Ahead?

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) A new trade pact that came into force this week may make Swiss chocolates and wines more affordable...

A New Door Opens: India Seals First-Ever Trade Pact With Europe

Lead_Story Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_India) India’s long wait to ink a meaningful trade pact with Europe is about to end, and the moment...

From Down Under to Up Above: How SpIRIT in Australia Is Revolutionising Space Research

Lead_Story Piumi Fernando -
SpIRIT is Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite, which has completed its commissioning phase, and also it will detect gamma-ray bursts...

Canada Faces a Looming Cancer Crisis: Experts Warn of Alarming Surge

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth—A recently released Lancet report estimates cancer rates and mortality rates to skyrocket by 2050 worldwide, and Canada is...

Biggest Tax Cut in Years: Will Cheaper Goods Fire Up India’s Middle Class?

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(Commonwealth_India) Starting Monday, millions of Indians may experience some relief in their daily expenses. Basic items, such as milk,...

Facial Recognition Surveillance Under Fire: Privacy Concerns in Australia and Beyond

Lead_Story Piumi Fernando -
The use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in retail has faced criticism after Australia’s privacy authority ruled against a...

Canada’s Top Court Weighs Provincial Powers Versus Charter Protections in Bill 21 Case

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ The federal government is calling on the Supreme Court to set clear limits on the use by provincial...

Rising Unemployment and Falling Exports Force Canada’s Rate Cut—Can the Economy Bounce Back?

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ The Bank of Canada reduced its benchmark interest rate in response to increasing evidence that the global economy...

Is Trump’s Second State Visit the Start of a New UK-US Power Alliance?

Lead_Story Dana de Silva -
Donald Trump has landed on British soil for his second state visit, marking an exceptional chapter in UK-US relations....

From Controversy to Crowds: Tommy Robinson Leads Massive March in London

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(Commonwealth_Europe) Twenty-six police officers were injured, four of them seriously, during a giant protest in central London led by...

Approval Ratings Disaster: Why David Eby Is Falling Out of Favor

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ British Columbia Premier David Eby is the second-least popular provincial premier in Canada, tied as of the most...

Is Life Insurance Becoming Obsolete in Canada?

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ More and more Canadians are choosing not to purchase life insurance, citing it as the most significant disincentive....

Visa Blacklist Looms? UK Targets Countries Blocking Migrant Returns

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(Commonwealth_Europe) The UK government is considering suspending visas for countries that refuse to cooperate on taking back their citizens...

India-EU Free Trade Deal Back on Track — But Can They Overcome the Last Roadblocks?

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(Commonwealth_India) Just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Union leaders spoke about wrapping up the long-pending India-EU...

Did Nigeria Just Witness Boko Haram’s Deadliest Attack in Years?

Lead_Story Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria’s decade-long insurgency took another deadly turn on Friday night when Boko Haram militants stormed...

The Commonwealth Union Blockchain Network Ceremony in the UAE

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For Immediate Release London and UAE 3rd September 2025 UK-Based Commonwealth Union Inaugurates Blockchain Vertical for 56 Nations Inaugural Ceremony...

Is Water the New Climate Currency? Commonwealth Pushes Bold Agenda at World Water Week 2025

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ When Commonwealth Heads of Government in 2022 in Rwanda endorsed the Living Lands Charter, they placed water at...

From Conflict to Cooperation: Canada’s Strategic Diplomatic Reset With India

Lead_Story Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ Canada has now appointed a High Commissioner to India, a step in the right direction to repair bilateral...

Elon Musk Just Shook Up British Politics — With a Single Tweet

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(Commonwealth_Europe) In an unexpected moment that could shift the course of British politics, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur best...