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US embassy accuses Canada of election meddling ahead of midterms The US embassy has accused Canada of interfering in American elections ahead of the midterm vote, an extraordinary allegation against one of the United States' closest allies. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly dismissed the claim, noting that it was the United States that initiated trade actions against Canada, suggesting the accusation was a deflection from trade tensions. The exchange marks a new low in relations between the two neighbors, which have been strained by disputes over trade policy and diverging approaches to a range of international issues. Diplomatic observers say the public nature of the accusation is highly unusual between allies with such deep economic and security ties, raising questions about the state of the bilateral relationship. Source: BBC US/Canada   Related Articles The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections AIPAC Halts Endorsements...

US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin Russia has freed American citizen Stephen Hubbard, the 74-year-old former teacher who was captured in 2022, in a release that coincided with a meeting between a Trump envoy and President Putin. Trump announced the release, saying Hubbard was freed without any prisoner "swap" being required — an unusual outcome in cases involving Americans detained in Russia, which have typically involved negotiated exchanges. Hubbard's detention had been a source of concern for his family and US officials for years, with his case drawing less public attention than some other Americans held in Russia but remaining a priority for diplomats. The timing of the release, alongside high-level talks between the two countries, has prompted speculation about whether the move signals a broader thaw in relations or was simply a goodwill gesture tied to the envoy's visit. Source: BBC US/Canada   Related Articles Russia Fr...

North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily fortified border with South Korea, according to a statement from leader Kim Jong Un's sister, reviving a psychological warfare campaign that had been suspended. The broadcasts, which typically feature criticism of the South Korean government and praise for the North's leadership, are part of a long history of loudspeaker warfare between the two countries dating back decades. The announcement signals a further deterioration in inter-Korean relations, which have been strained by the North's continued weapons development and the South's deepening military cooperation with the United States. South Korean officials have not yet announced how they will respond, though previous rounds of propaganda broadcasting have typically been met with counter-broadcasts from the South's own loudspeaker systems. Source:...

Category: World News | Date: October 21, 2026 Sources: USA Today | Detroit Free Press Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 73-year-old retired Michigan teacher who had been imprisoned in Russia since 2022. President Donald Trump announced the release on Wednesday, calling it "a truly big and important deal for the U.S." Hubbard, a native of Big Rapids, Michigan, was living in Ukraine when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. He was captured and taken to Moscow, where Russian authorities convicted him of fighting as a mercenary and sentenced him to seven years in prison. The U.S. State Department classified him as wrongfully detained. Trump revealed the news on his Truth Social platform, writing: "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. Welcome home Stephen, it's great to have you back." How the Release Happened The release came as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to d...