World
War in Ukraine
The so-called ghost fleet of tankers with opaque ownership or without proper insurance has allowed the Kremlin to keep exporting despite the export embargo and oil price cap on its global sales.
Sep. 11
Germany
A German court said that suspects from Armenia, Ukraine and Russia were likely employed by a foreign intelligence agency intent on kidnapping or even assassinating the targeted individual.
Sep. 11
US
Vice President Kamala Harris put in a strong performance in the presidential debate. She accused Donald Trump of being ready to sacrifice Ukraine to his “adored” Putin.
Sep. 11
Russia
In Russia’s Belgorod region, a locomotive and train cars derailed due to “illegal interference.” No injuries were reported, but passenger trains were rerouted.
Sep. 11
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 11
War in Ukraine
Britain, France and Germany said they would cut aviation agreements with the Islamic republic and look set to sanction its national carrier Iran Air.
Sep. 10
Belarus
A Belarusian official has announced the planned launch of a domestic video hosting service similar to YouTube on Sept. 12, though he has acknowledged it to be “a rather weak analog.”
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
Dozens of ambulances purchased by Kiwi donations gathered in Kyiv’s Sofia Square Sept. 10th and will soon be deployed to various units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Sep. 10
NATO
The defence ministries of Latvia and Romania reported on Monday that drones which apparently came from Russia had penetrated their airspace.
Sep. 10
US
With both presidential candidates running neck-and-neck, the debate between them could have a significant impact on undecided voters. Here’s how they are honing their arguments.
Sep. 10
Russia
Russian users have reported error messages when attempting to register on Google with a domestic number. Some speculated it could be related to the latest US sanctions on IT services in Russia.
Sep. 10
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 10
War in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un's isolated nuclear-armed country sealed its borders in early 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and only began allowing international flights again last year, in limited numbers.
Sep. 10
Germany
Polish-German relations reached a new low under PiS rule, whose policies were often driven by the party’s anti-German resentment. They were expected to improve with Tusk in power.
Sep. 10
Zelensky
The donation will go towards two major building projects that are being undertaken by the Foundation, a charity created and headed by the wife of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Sep. 10
Energy
Putin thought he could hold Europe hostage with the might of Russia’s energy sector. As it turns out, Europe may be in a position to dig Moscow’s economic grave.
Sep. 10
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The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26