World
Germany
OPINION: The Berlin Wall Never Fell
On the anniversary of what is considered to be “the fall of the Berlin Wall,” eminent historian Timothy Snyder offers a fresh look at what it actually meant and what the reality is.
Nov. 10, 2024
World Briefing: November 10, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Nov. 10, 2024
Russia
Russian Ammo Depot Hit by Ukrainian Forces in Bryansk Region
As part of a coordinated attack on Russian territory, Ukrainian forces targeted an ammunition depot in Bryansk Oblast, less than 150 km from the Ukrainian border.
Nov. 10, 2024
Russia
‘Massive’ Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow, 34 UAVs Downed, Russia Says
Ukrainians strike back after incessant Russian drone and missile attacks.
Nov. 10, 2024
Germany
German Government Collapses: What’s Going on?
After the collapse of the traffic light coalition between the Social Democrats (SPD), Liberals (FDP) and Greens, Germany seems to be heading for new elections.
Nov. 10, 2024
Iran
OPINION: Russia’s Diplomatic Suicide by Aligning With Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
Empowering the ragtag Shiite militia group will inevitably drive a wedge between Moscow and the Persian Gulf monarchies it is banking on to usher in an era of multipolarity.
Nov. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Polish PM Tusk to Meet Allies to Discuss Ukraine Amid ‘New Political Landscape’
The future of aid to Ukraine is among the major questions facing the EU after Donald Trump’s US election victory. The Polish prime minister intends to advocate for Ukrainian security.
Nov. 10, 2024
Zelensky
OPINION: Adding Fuel to the Fire
The result of the US Presidential Elections may be a major concern for many Ukrainians, but the challenge of keeping warm during the winter looms even larger for some.
Nov. 10, 2024
US
Trump Rejects Pompeo and Haley for Cabinet Positions
After criticism by MAGA stalwarts of Pompeo and Haley’s loyalty, combined with close scrutiny by Politico, Trump confirms he will not appoint two of his highest-profile former cabinet members.
Nov. 10, 2024
US
ANALYSIS: Bringing the Loyalists Back – Trump’s Next Security Policy Team
President-elect Trump says he has learned from the mistakes he made with his cabinet choices during his first term. Now, he seems poised to appoint some of the same faces to his new defense team.
Nov. 10, 2024
Germany
Germany Marks 1989 Berlin Wall Fall With ‘Preserve Freedom’ Party
The celebration comes amidst fears that democracy is under attack around the world
Nov. 9, 2024
North Korea
N. Korea Jams GPS Signals, Affecting Ships, Aircraft in South
President Yoon Suk Yeol said this week that Seoul is now not ruling out the possibility of providing weapons directly to Ukraine, given Pyongyang’s military support of Moscow.
Nov. 9, 2024
Germany
FACT CHECK: Top Kremlin Spokeswoman Lies About German Dependence on Cheap Russian Gas
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that German fuel prices are awful because Berlin and Europe stopped buying cheap Russian gas. But the data clearly dispels her claims.
Nov. 9, 2024
Tanks
In Kursk Russia Reportedly Loses 20 Military Vehicles in October to Ukrainian Minefields
Russia’s reportedly lost approximately 20,000 personnel since the start of Ukraine’s counter-invasion
Nov. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
What can Ukraine expect from Trump?
During the election campaign, Donald Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine in just 24 hours if elected president, but gave no indication of how he intended to keep this promise.
Nov. 9, 2024
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