World
World Briefing: November 23, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Nov. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
N. Korean Troops Massed in Russia to Enter Ukraine War ’Soon’: Pentagon Chief
Austin said he had "not seen significant reporting" of North Korean troops being "actively engaged in combat" to date.
Nov. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Team Biden Resorts to ‘Not My Fault’
Sullivan denies the truth: the issue isn’t manpower, it’s Russia’s unabated ability to generate combat forces, equipment and weaponry; White House policy has given sanctuary to Moscow’s war machine.
Nov. 23, 2024
Top News
Man Pleads Guilty in UK Over Russia-Backed Arson Attack
The men allegedly targeted a property “owned by a Ukrainian” on behalf of the infamous Wagner mercenary corps, according to court documents.
Nov. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Hurls Intercontinental Missile at Ukraine: A Shocking Escalation
Reports suggest Russia has launched an ICBM at Ukraine for the first time, hitting the city of Dnipro. Analysts view it as a political tactic.
Nov. 22, 2024
World Briefing: November 22, 2024
A conversation with global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw and Analisa Bottani about the new international political scenario after the American elections.
Nov. 22, 2024
Trump
OPINION: Will They Deserve to Even be Called “Negotiations”?
Just because two opposing parties arrive at a table does not mean that the ensuing events will necessarily qualify as “negotiations.”
Nov. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Gave N. Korea Oil, Anti-Air Missiles in Exchange for Troops: Officials
The United States and South Korea have accused North of sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine, with experts saying Kim Jong Un was eager to gain advanced technology.
Nov. 22, 2024
Romania
Romania to Elect a New President
Warnings in the media about the possible rise of the far-right in Sunday’s presidential election in Romania
Nov. 22, 2024
US
Ukraine Critic and Trump Loyalist Matt Gaetz Withdraws Nomination as US Attorney General
The controversial congressman pulled his name from the running after dozens of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle spoke out against Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
Nov. 22, 2024
Ukraine
First North Korean Officer Confirmed Wounded in Kursk
Thousands of North Korean soldiers are believed to be fighting Ukraine alongside Russian forces.
Nov. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: French Policy Playing Into Iranian and Russian Hands
France has not only not delivered on promises to Ukraine, it imports more Russian LNG – fueling Russia’s war machine and sends weapons needed by Ukraine to Lebanon – which go to Hezbollah.
Nov. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Embassy in Kyiv to Reopen After Threat of Attack
Spokesman Matthew Miller declined to say what kind of threat had forced the embassy to shut down on Wednesday as a safety precaution.
Nov. 21, 2024
North Korea
Pyongyang Delivered More Artillery, Rocket Launchers to Moscow, Seoul Says
Seoul’s intelligence said Pyongyang sent artillery and rocket launchers currently not used by Russia, meaning North Korean troops are likely responsible for their instructions and maintenance.
Nov. 21, 2024
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: ‘Cannot Be Treated Seriously Yet’ – Expert on New US Provision of Antipersonnel Mines to Ukraine
Ukraine can always benefit from receiving more weapons, but the impact of the new American mines provision will come down to bureaucratic decisions that cannot yet be pinned down, the expert said.
Nov. 21, 2024
Ukraine
‘Risk of Catastrophic Failure’: Watchdog Wants Monitors at Ukrainian NPPs Immediately
The call for monitoring comes after Russia launched more massive attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the last week.
Nov. 20, 2024
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