Drones
US Drone Startup Shield AI Finds Niche in Ukraine
Being able to overcome the dense jamming across the Ukrainian front has netted the US AI drone maker a unique spot among the few foreign makers who broke into the competitive Ukrainian market.
Nov. 3, 2024
Top News
Moldova in Tense Vote for EU Future
The vote in a country bordering war-torn Ukraine comes two weeks after a razor-thin "yes" in a referendum on joining the European Union.
Nov. 3, 2024
Top News
OPINION: Leading the Free World
The democratic world is imperiled because it lacks a nation at the helm that serves with constancy, courage, character, conviction and confidence.
Nov. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Getting to Grips with All Things Korean as Pyongyang Enters Ukraine’s War
As North Korean support to Russia increases, I increasingly must write and edit pieces about that “closed off” nation but I knew next to nothing about it – now is the time to remedy that situation.
Nov. 2, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Why China is No Peacemaker for Ukraine
Europe should stop deluding itself into thinking that Beijing – whose ties with Moscow run deep – can realistically bring peace to Ukraine.
Nov. 2, 2024
Moldova
Moldova Faces Decisive Vote Under Shadow of Russian Interference
Moldova's moment of truth approaches.
Nov. 2, 2024
World Briefing: October 31, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘How Do You Like My Garbage Truck?’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 31
Harris, Trump hold dueling rallies in North Carolina as push for swing states begins; Oslo offers $118M for Kyiv’s F-16s; Russians injure at least 12 with a glide-bomb attack on Kharkiv high-rise.
Oct. 31, 2024
Top News
FACT-CHECK: BRICS Banknote Is a Joke, But Russia’s Trade Bloc Is Not
A new BRICS banknote unveiled at Kazan's BRICS summit is unlikely to work, but Russia is developing other means to lessen dependence on the West.
Oct. 30, 2024
Russia
Study Estimates North Korea’s $5.5 Billion Military Supply Deal with Russia in Ukraine War
While the exact contents of the containers from North Korea are unclear, analysts estimate 80-95% are ammunition – mainly 152mm and 122mm artillery shells – with 5-20% being other weapons.
Oct. 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘A Critical Enabler of Russia’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 30
In Washington, Yermak meets with National Security Adviser; Moscow advances around Selydove, near Pokrovsk; Canada pledges CAD 5 billion for G7 loan to Kyiv; CNN: US asks China to pressure Pyongyang.
Oct. 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Deadlier Drones, Dodging Debt, Icons With Clay Feet
This has been busy week on the battlefield and off it.
Oct. 29, 2024
Putin
OPINION: World Disorder
BRICS is an anti-American and anti-European gang-up that cannot shoot straight, the author writes.
Oct. 29, 2024
South Korea
North Korean Defectors Offer to Support Ukrainian Psyops Against Former Comrades
The defectors can leverage their military expertise and understanding of the culture of their compatriots to disrupt and weaken the resolve of North Korean soldiers on the battlefield.
Oct. 28, 2024
Russian Armed Forces
More Ukrainian Defenses Fall as Russia’s Eastern Offensive Rolls On
A multi-pronged Russian assault into Ukraine’s Donbas region is taking brutal casualties but hasn’t stopped as the Kremlin claims Ukrainian defenses are crumbling.
Oct. 28, 2024
Germany
One Down, Three to Go – Rheinmetall Begins Production of Lynx IFV in Ukraine
The arms manufacturing company’s CEO told TSN that its first factory in Ukraine, its second is nearing completion, and two more are on the way in the coming months.
Oct. 28, 2024
Business
KADORR Group Founder Adnan Kivan Passes Away
Known for his successful business ventures, social initiatives, and extensive charitable work, Kivan left a lasting impact on countless lives.
Oct. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: After the United Nations
With the UN having been and continuing to be unable to show moral leadership in Ukraine, perhaps it’s time that we should consider a new League of Democracies.
Oct. 27, 2024
EU
Far-Right Tipped to Gain Ground as Jaded Bulgarians Vote Again
Six consecutive votes so far have failed to yield a stable government, and voter turnout is expected to be low, amid fears of electoral fraud.
Oct. 27, 2024
Sidebar Stories
Fare Thee Well, Wunderbar
A dollar a pint is nothing short of a bargain and miracle, but just like the memories that went along with Wunderbar, all good things must come to an end.
Oct. 26, 2024