World
Hungary
“Corrupt,” “Useful Idiot,” “Scam artist,” and “Autocrat” – those were some of the nicer terms some European MPs used to describe Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán, who was just in Brussels.
Oct. 10
UN
Guterres is going to Russia despite its war against Ukraine and gross violation of the UN Charter.
Oct. 10
Zelensky
From London, Zelensky heads to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, then Germany to see Chancellor Olaf Scholz -- all in the space of 48 hours.
Oct. 10
War in Ukraine
The agreement helps bypass Hungary’s refusal to extend the renewal period for the regime holding Russian frozen assets from six to 36 months.
Oct. 10
Ukraine
The Nintendo Switch port of the original STALKER trilogy, created by a Ukrainian gaming studio, is set to be released by the end of October ahead of the much-awaited franchise sequel.
Oct. 10
France
France’s Armed Forces Minister announced the delivery of modernized Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters in the first quarter of next year.
Oct. 10
War in Ukraine
While strongly condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Unilever initially joined other multinationals that decided to maintain operations in Russia, triggering widespread criticism.
Oct. 10
Putin
Through seven phone calls since 2021, Trump feeds his ego as Putin plays Trump, the author writes.
Oct. 10
Putin
Putin promoted influential former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to Russia’s modern-day politburo, along with a new generation of officials tasked with the functioning of wartime command centres.
Oct. 10
Ukraine
Between wanting to help Ukraine and taking the necessary steps to ensure that help achieves its aim – victory – there seems to be an abyss. The West is now wavering above that abyss.
Oct. 10
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 10
Top News
The Ukrainian leader has stepped up efforts to rally international backing amid doubts about future US support after the November presidential election
Oct. 9
France
Macron visited a military training camp in France on Wednesday. Some 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers have trained in France with Ceasar howitzers, Alpha jets, and more advanced weaponry and tactics.
Oct. 9
Canada
Experts said Canada is aware of the sanction circumventions, but “staffing inadequacies” have likely prevented the government from taking solid actions against the illicit export of microelectronics.
Oct. 9
Russia
Moscow says all the drones were shot down. Locals report secondary explosions and big fires. The previous Ukrainian target – an oil refinery in Crimea – is still burning three days after it was hit.
Oct. 9