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Foreign Affairs
Canada backs Iran UN curbs as Australia relists sanctions
Canada marked renewed UN restrictions on Iran while Australia re-listed 15 people and 2 entities under counter-terrorism financing sanctions.
Oct 3, 2026
Defence
JEF ministers set Iceland security agenda
JEF defence ministers met in Iceland to coordinate Ukraine support, Canada cooperation and deterrence against Russian hybrid activity.
Oct 3, 2026
Foreign Affairs
G7 agrees 100m-barrel oil reserve release
G7 leaders coordinated an oil reserve release and market measures as Europe assessed diesel supplies and broader energy security risks.
Oct 2, 2026
Defence
EDF draws 612 proposals for €1bn defence fund
The European Commission said EDF 2026 calls drew a record 612 proposals for a €1.006 billion defence research and development envelope.
Oct 2, 2026
Foreign Affairs
UK imposes 31 new Russia sanctions
The UK targeted Russian revenue, propaganda networks and alleged torturers in a new sanctions package linked to the war in Ukraine.
Oct 1, 2026
Defence
UK Adds A400M Support and Transport Security Funds
UK extended a £190m RAF A400M maintenance deal and opened transport security innovation funding to improve airlift and network resilience.
Oct 1, 2026
Foreign Affairs
U.S. Expands Sanctions Pressure on Cuba
The U.S. said new Treasury sanctions broadened Cuba restrictions, following earlier measures against mineral and military-linked targets.
Sep 30, 2026
Defence
Dutch Forces Clear Sea Mine and Train Across Europe
The Netherlands reported mine clearance, NATO exercises, Arctic training and support for Ukrainian soldiers across Europe.
Sep 30, 2026
Foreign Affairs
Denmark sets 19 development partnerships
Denmark announced 19 development partnerships backed by a proposed DKK 1.5 billion annual budget for 2027 to 2031.
Sep 29, 2026
Defence
Australia to base patrol vessels at HMAS Cairns
Australia will homeport at least two Arafura Class patrol vessels in Cairns, backed by a A$250 million base expansion.
Sep 29, 2026
Foreign Affairs
MEP presses EU on ETS link with Canada
A European Parliament question pressed the Commission on linking carbon markets and building a climate coalition with Canada.
Sep 28, 2026
Defence
Netherlands Funds Ukraine Training Centres
The Netherlands will provide €10 million to modernize two Ukrainian military training centres, extending Dutch support for Kyiv’s defence capacity.
Sep 28, 2026
U.S. Expands Sanctions Pressure on Cuba
The U.S. said new Treasury sanctions broadened Cuba restrictions, following earlier measures against mineral and military-linked targets.
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