World
Poland
Poland is increasing its troop numbers, modernizing its equipment, and enhancing its overall military readiness.
Aug. 18
Canada
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has certified the use of the multi-purpose mine-resistant vehicle, said to one of the world’s safest, for its armed forces.
Aug. 18
Putin
The Chechen warlord brandished the shiny new Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun that he claims was personally presented to him by Elon Musk.
Aug. 18
Russia
Tehran has reportedly signed a new agreement with Moscow that would provide a supply of Iranian ballistic missiles to augment their previous aid in licensing kamikaze drone production to the Kremlin.
Aug. 18
Counteroffensive
Zelensky says the AFU is strengthening its positions and expanding stabilized territory in the Kursk region a day after Ukraine destroyed a key bridge, disrupting Kremlin troop movements and resupply.
Aug. 18
HIMARS
According to the Washington Post, Moscow has pulled out of indirect negotiations brokered by Qatar that were to be held in Doha later this month in response to Kyiv's cross-border action.
Aug. 17
Israel
A senior Hamas official rejects US President Joe Biden's claims that a Gaza truce is nearer after the two-day negotiations concluded in Doha, Qatar.
Aug. 17
Russia
With London still a haven for Russian money, the UK has to decide: Should it revoke Golden Visa citizenships to protect national security and remove political influence amid tensions with Russia?
Aug. 17
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 17
Russia
Iryna Horobtsova, an IT worker, became active in supporting her community during the Russian occupation of Kherson.
Aug. 17
Israel
The Israeli strike on Saturday in southern Lebanon came after ceasefire talks in Qatar on Israel's war in Gaza concluded a day prior without reaching a conclusive consensus.
Aug. 17
Russia
Russia has vast playbook full of “dirty tricks” by which it can deceive public opinion and distort perception of reality. History show that false flag operations have always been a viable option.
Aug. 17
War in Ukraine
The purpose of Ukraine’s incursion into Russia is not to expand its borders by conquering additional territory, but rather to reduce the destruction of its own territory.
Aug. 17
Russia
Russia and Ukraine should negotiate an end to their conflict to avoid the war spilling over into Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko.
Aug. 17
Putin
Russia's influence in the Caucasus has waned in recent years, with Armenia seeking closer ties with the West and Azerbaijan becoming a key player in the European energy market.
Aug. 17