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On inauguration eve, three women hostages held 15 months by Hamas were freed via a Qatar, US, and Egypt-led ceasefire deal. Trump, whose envoy joined talks, credited his role in the agreement.
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The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 17
Biden
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 16
Biden
Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal after talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, marking a potential end to the bloodiest war to mar the region in decades.
Jan. 15
US
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 14
Europe
The Ukrainian president and several other world leaders expressed horror after a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans killed 10, injured 35 on New Year’s. Police continue looking for collaborators.
Jan. 1
War in Ukraine
Unlike during his first term, Trump takes office with America engaged in two wars. One involving an ally, Israel, and one a country whose security we pledged to support, Ukraine.
Dec. 15, 2024
Israel
The US Secretary of State has initiated an unscheduled visit to Jordan and Turkey, where the discussions have focused on how to shape Syria’s future now that Assad is gone.
Dec. 13, 2024
Russia
A massive number of strikes reportedly hit key military facilities, including air bases, fighter jets, missile systems, chemical production sites, and depots.
Dec. 10, 2024
Israel
According to Kyiv Post intel sources, Israel is ramping up forces on its Syrian border, readying for a ground operation as Assad’s regime collapses, with air and missile strikes already underway.
Dec. 9, 2024
Iran
Empowering the ragtag Shiite militia group will inevitably drive a wedge between Moscow and the Persian Gulf monarchies it is banking on to usher in an era of multipolarity.
Nov. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Erdogan spoke while returning from a summit in Budapest a day after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election.
Nov. 8, 2024
Putin
Now Moscow’s relationship with Jerusalem is in shreds, Tehran could elevate its connections with Moscow by becoming “military dependent’,” but a comprehensive strategic partnership appears distant.
Nov. 3, 2024
Ukraine
Both candidates have called for enhancements to the US defense industrial base with Harris calling for collective defense with allies but Trump proposing the US goes it alone.
Oct. 29, 2024
Israel
With US help, around one percent of ballistic missiles fired at places like Tel Aviv and Haifa actually hit. Ukraine’s tattered air defenses stop about one of three missiles, some also Irani-made.
Oct. 16, 2024
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 12, 2024
Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal after talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, marking a potential end to the bloodiest war to mar the region in decades.
Jan. 15