World
Europe
EU Silent as Protests in Serbia Gain Momentum
While von Ursula von der Leyen has not hesitated to express support for “the Georgian people fighting for democracy,” she has remained remarkably quiet about the uprising in Serbia.
Feb. 2, 2025
Kremlin
Kremlin Tries to Blame Kyiv for Russian Attack on Kursk Nursing Home
Kremlin tries to shift blame to Ukraine after its KAB glide bomb hit a boarding school being used as a nursing home for Russian residents of Sudzha, in Russia’s Kursk region.
Feb. 2, 2025
Africa
OPINION: Why Africa Should Dismiss Moscow’s Bantustans – and their Moochers
Ignoring lessons from history and playing recklessly with their own circumstances, the Pan African Parliament should not be demonstrating tacit recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories.
Feb. 2, 2025
Zelensky
Russian Bomb Flattens Kursk Nursing Home Killing Own Citizens
On the evening of Feb. 1, a Russian KAB glide bomb hit a boarding school being used to house elderly and infirm Russian residents of the Ukrainian-controlled town of Sudzha, in Russia’s Kursk region.
Feb. 2, 2025
US
OPINION: Rubio’s Latest Comments on Ukraine Beg Important Questions
The new US Secretary of State has expressed some worrying positions in an interview – as if preparing the ground to let Putin keep what he has stolen thus far.
Feb. 1, 2025
Georgia
HUR Denies Slovak Allegations of Organizing Coup Through Georgian Legion
HUR urged European politicians to choose their words carefully, especially when making accusations against allied nations.
Feb. 1, 2025
World Briefing: February 1, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Feb. 1, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Is Europe Really This Stupid?
A top international economic analyst responds to reports that Europe could renew buying gas from Russia.
Feb. 1, 2025
Russia
Norway Releases Russian-Crewed Ship After Cable Damage
Police attorney said no evidence had been found linking the ship to the act, adding that while the investigation would continue, there was no reason for the vessel to remain in Tromsø any longer.
Feb. 1, 2025
Trump
OPINION: Orbán Wants his Trump Back – But the Honeymoon Might be Over
Alexandra Brzozowski’s opinion piece for Euractiv on Jan 31, 2025, arguing that this may not be the Donald J. Trump Viktor Orbán signed up for.
Feb. 1, 2025
Moldova
Moldova Sending Gas to Isolated Pro-Russian Enclave
With gas supplies from Russia cut off, the breakaway Transnistrian region of Moldova, supported by Moscow, has been forced to accept energy supplies from its political adversary.
Feb. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Slams Screening of Pro-Russian Documentary at Australian Film Festival
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia called for the film to be removed from the festival’s program, adding that it is not a work of artistic expression but rather propaganda.
Feb. 1, 2025
US
A Week of Trump: the Outlook for Europe?
Donald Trump has been president of the United States for just over a week and everything points to far-reaching changes in domestic and global politics.
Feb. 1, 2025
Russia
Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship over Suspected Cable Damage
Nations around the Baltic Sea have scrambled to bolster their defences since the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months, with some observers blaming Russia.
Jan. 31, 2025
World Briefing: January 31, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 31, 2025
US
Grab – Switch On – Throw! New US Hand-Launched Kamikaze Drone
A US defense startup has unveiled its lightweight, throwable, autonomous UAS that serves as both a rapidly deployable kamikaze attack drone and counter-UAV system.
Jan. 31, 2025
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