World
Russia
Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific, Sea of Japan
The drills come as tensions between Moscow and Asian countries spike ahead of a visit to Pyongyang by Vladimir Putin, whose military ties with North Korea have sparked anxiety in the West.
June 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
China Urges NATO to 'Stop Shifting Blame' Over Ukraine War
China presents itself as a neutral party in the war and says it is not sending lethal assistance to either side, unlike the United States and other Western nations.
June 18, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: June 18, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 18, 2024
NATO
NATO Countries Hold Talks to Deploy More Nuclear Weapons
Allies are discussing putting their nuclear weapons on alert while China is in the process of significantly modernizing and expanding its nuclear arsenal.
June 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Hails N. Korea's Support for Ukraine War Ahead of Pyongyang Visit
Historic allies since North Korea's founding after World War II, Moscow and Pyongyang have drawn closer after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
June 18, 2024
US
OPINION: Moscow’s Naval Ploys in Cuba: The Illusion of Strength Undermined by Ukrainian Resilience
As Russian ships exercise around Cuba, Ukraine’s recent experience in forcing them out of Crimean ports should shed light on the Russian navy’s effectiveness.
June 18, 2024
Romania Sinks Error-Prone Ukraine to End Long Drought at Euros
Romania beat Ukraine 3-0 at Euro 2024
June 17, 2024
Putin
Putin to Make 'Friendly' Visit to North Korea
The visit to the world's most reclusive state comes as Putin seeks ammunition to continue his military campaign launched in February 2022.
June 17, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Chinese and Russian Influence Operations Threaten Safety of Jewish and Ukrainian Students
Russia, China, and Iran are waging information wars against Western countries, particularly at universities, and it’s Ukrainian and Jewish students who are paying the price.
June 17, 2024
Europe
Baltic Sea States Concerned About Russian Threat To The region, Call For Stronger Sanctions
Stronger sanctions are needed to reign in the growing Russian threat in the Baltics, Baltic Sea states’ foreign ministers said, voicing concern about Russian hybrid threats.
June 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says Peace Talks with Russia 'Tomorrow' if Its Troops Leave Ukraine
President Zelensky, however, revealed that Russia was "not ready" to discuss a just and lasting peace.
June 16, 2024
OPINION: Good News on the Ukraine Front
Now that the arms flow to Ukraine has been unblocked by Congress, Kyiv is managing to stymie the Russian offensive. But it’s time to unblock some of Washington’s preconceptions.
June 16, 2024
Ukraine Peace Summit Declaration Urges Full POW Exchange and Condemns Nuclear Threats
The declaration underscores the belief that achieving peace requires the involvement of and dialogue between all parties.
June 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Video Reportedly Shows HIMARS Strike on Powerful Russian 2S4 Tyulpan Mortar
This mortar is one of the largest-caliber and most powerful artillery systems, designed to destroy strong fortifications and for urban combat.
June 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Norway Gives $103mn to Ukraine to Secure Electricity
According to new estimates, more than 50 percent of Ukraine's power production capacity has been destroyed, the government said.
June 16, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: June 16, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 16, 2024
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