World
OPINION: NAFO Claims Another High-Profile Victim
The information war with Russia has demonstrated what a powerful weapon ridicule can be against a Moscow bent on undermining Western aid to Ukraine.
June 29, 2024
EU
Georgia’s Accession Process to the Bloc ‘de Facto’ Halted, EU Leaders Warn
EU leaders stated that “the law adopted on transparency of foreign influence represents backsliding” on steps Georgia took to become an EU candidate country.
June 29, 2024
EU
Hungary's 'Illiberal' Orban Takes Helm of EU Presidency
Once a fiery law student who called for the withdrawal of Soviet troops, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has had a major shift in political orientation over his three decades in politics.
June 29, 2024
US
Biden Seeks to Repair Debate Damage with Fiery Speech
Biden seeks to reassure supporters and restore confidence in his shaken candidacy for president
June 29, 2024
US
OPINION: US Democrats Can Still Replace Biden with a Candidate who Can Beat Trump
Not knowing your Candidates until the Convention is Positively American. It can even be the smart move--Think Eisenhower in 1952 or Kennedy in 1960
June 29, 2024
UN
West Challenges N. Korea Over Arms Sales to Russia in UN Meeting
Western officials have called the weapon transfers “unlawful” and said they breached multiple Security Council resolutions as ties between Pyongyang and Moscow reached new heights.
June 29, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Putin’s Strategic Pacts: Ukraine’s Newest Challenge
As Russia tries to forge deeper alliances with North Korea and Vietnam, its relationship with China might feel some strain. Ukraine’s partners could take advantage of the strain in the short term.
June 29, 2024
Russia
Russia's Crocus City Hall No Longer Hosts Concerts After Deadly Attack
The March terrorist attack staged by the Islamic State (IS) claimed more than 100 lives and injured many more, where Moscow accused Kyiv of its involvement despite IS's claims of responsibility.
June 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Jails Man for 12 Years Over Alleged Ukraine Help
Russian prosecutors said the man had "made videos of the process of work of an air defense system and commented on its location to assist Ukraine's armed forces."
June 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 28, 2024
June 29, 2024
Crimea
Ukraine May Have Hit Russia's $600 Million S-500 SAM System With ATACMS
Rumors began to circulate on social media on Friday afternoon that a Ukrainian ATACMS strike had destroyed elements of the S-500 battery in an unidentified location.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Orders Generals to ‘Propose Response’ to US Strategic UAVs Near Crimea
The Russian Defense Ministry has instructed the General Staff to submit proposals for measures in response to a perceived increase in flights by US strategic drones over the Black Sea.
June 28, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: June 28, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 28, 2024
Russia
Russian Oil Depot on Fire After Ukrainian Drone Strike
Ukraine, which has been facing a Russian offensive for over two years, regularly launches attacks targeting Russian energy and defence sites in response to strikes on its territory.
June 28, 2024
US
ANALYSIS: Washington Insider: Biden’s Debate Performance – an Omen of Disasters to Come
Biden had to offer a vision of how a second term would be better. Trump had to argue that it was time for change. Observers seem to highlight Biden’s failure more than Trump’s victory in the debates.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Chief Calls for €500 Billion Defense Investment Over Next Decade
EU countries have boosted their defence spending since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, with further acceleration after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
June 28, 2024
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