World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 2
Ukraine
The Atlantic Alliance’s cutting-edge “eye-in-the-sky” reconnaissance aircraft may have already spotted waves of Russian transport planes prepping for the Kremlin’s next big missile strike on Ukraine.
Oct. 2
Drones
Recent successful Ukrainian strikes on major Russian ammunition storage sites are being reflected by shortages of shells for Moscow’s frontline troops.
Oct. 2
Iran
Iran launched its second attack on Israel in history on Tuesday, firing what it said were 200 missiles, including hypersonic weapons, prompting several countries in the region to shut their airspace.
Oct. 2
War in Ukraine
Russia is to spend more than 40 percent of its total budget on defence and security next year, more than the money allocated for social welfare and education combined.
Oct. 2
Putin
Russia once seen as a repository of political, military and technological might is shown as a structure built on a foundation of sand which is being washed away by its failures in the war in Ukraine.
Oct. 2
Biden
One of the areas in the world that has particularly taken notice of the US presidential election is Central Asia.
Oct. 2
Budanov
The early morning announcement on Tuesday that four members of the Defense Ministry’s staff were to be removed was overturned in the afternoon by the Cabinet of Ministers for three of them.
Oct. 2
Putin
Putin ordered the territory of Mother Russia cleared of invaders by Oct. 1. That day has arrived and the Ukrainians digging into the Kursk region don’t look like they plan to leave any time soon.
Oct. 1
Zelensky
After taking over the helm at NATO on Tuesday, Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine and said he would work with the whoever became the new President the US.
Oct. 1
Ukraine
This year’s Global Business Forum's overriding theme was that instability, wars, excessive debts, technological disruption, and political division will increase and continue to dominate world events.
Oct. 1
UK
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced its intention to rapidly develop a new, cut-price long-range strike weapon and field it by the end of next year.
Oct. 1
Israel
Late Monday, Israel's military began what it called "limited, localised and targeted raids" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon's border areas.
Oct. 1
Zelensky
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller says Ukraine should use its own weapons to target deep into Russia, as it has already been doing with its drones.
Oct. 1
Israel
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in an Israeli airstrike on the militia's headquarters in a Beirut suburb.
Oct. 1
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 1
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