World
Cyberattack
Russian Intelligence Ramps Up Global Cyber Campaign, Says Western Intelligence
Malicious cyber groups affiliated with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) have been targeting various institutions by exploiting system vulnerabilities, said multiple Western agencies.
Oct. 24, 2024
World Briefing: October 24, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Moves to Ratify N. Korea Defence Treaty, Seoul Issues Warning
Seoul's spy agency says thousands of North Korean soldiers are currently training in Russia and are likely to deploy to the front lines in Ukraine soon, with thousands more to be sent by December.
Oct. 24, 2024
Russia
Eurotopics: BRICS Summit in Russia - Bolstering the Anti-West Axis?
Europe's press debates whether Brics can be seen as a counterweight to the "global West" and what UN Secretary General Guterres' participation in the meeting in Kazan could mean.
Oct. 24, 2024
Putin
Putin to Meet UN's Guterres for First Time in Over Two Years of War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s foreign ministry said meeting Putin now “does not advance the cause of peace” and “damages the UN’s reputation.”
Oct. 24, 2024
G7
Britain to Provide $3 Billion Loan to Ukraine from Profits of $280 Billion Frozen Russian Assets
The UK will fulfill its contribution to the $50 billion loan announced at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in June, money which can be spent for military purposes.
Oct. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Putin’s New Front: Asia
Now, North Korea is in the mix, and South Korea is its sworn enemy. Both are escalating
Oct. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Says at Least 3,000 N.Korea Troops Training in Russia
Russia and North Korea have boosted their political and military alliance amid the Ukraine war, with Pyongyang facing long-standing accusations of supplying arms to Moscow's army.
Oct. 24, 2024
Top News
Putin Faces Calls for Peace at Flagship BRICS Summit
Xi, a key Putin ally, told the summit there must be "no escalation of fighting" in Ukraine.
Oct. 23, 2024
Russia
Moscow's Hold Over Former US President Trump
Donald Trump's relationship with Russian organized crime exposed.
Oct. 23, 2024
Leading Hamas Official in Russia for Talks on Gaza War
The delegation reportedly aimed to seek "ways to stop the aggression and war on Gaza and the region" with Moscow's assistance.
Oct. 23, 2024
US
Three US battleground States Have Big Stake in US Arms Support to Ukraine
Its hard to point to a direct link between Ukraine-linked defense spending and a state’s support to a candidate. Maybe Pennsylvania. Wisconsin and Arizona, not so much.
Oct. 23, 2024
Poland
Poland Closes Russian Consulate in Poznan Over Sabotage Concerns
Poland said Poznan’s role as a key transit hub of materiel to Ukraine has made it a target of Russian espionage. Moscow vowed retaliation against Poland’s decision.
Oct. 23, 2024
Budanov
North Korean Troops Exchanged for Russian Cash and Nuclear Know-How – Budanov Says
North Korea will send 500 officers, including 3 generals, to support Russia, in exchange for financial aid and nuclear technology, according to Ukraine’s head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov.
Oct. 23, 2024
Turkey
Turkey Reportedly Curbs Sensitive Shipments to Russia After US Warning
Turkey, a NATO member, has reportedly restricted shipments of components found in Russian weapons to Russia after Washington warned of “consequences.”
Oct. 23, 2024
South Korea
North Korea Sends Fighter Pilots to Russia – Trainees or Reinforcements?
South Korean media citing government sources says the DPRK has sent military pilots as well as ground troops to bolster Russia’s war-fighting capability.
Oct. 23, 2024
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