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The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 6
Iran
Israel has reportedly put its military on high alert in preparation for an attack that may involve not only Iran and the Hezbollah but also Yemeni Houthis and militias in Iraq and Syria.
Aug. 6
Russia
The Kremlin arms deal comes amid heightened tensions after Iran threatened to strike Israel in retaliation for the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Aug. 6
Ukraine
Mali accuses Kyiv of providing intelligence to rebels, who allegedly used it to kill Russian Wagner group mercenaries and Malian soldiers in a recent battle.
Aug. 6
War in Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a quantity of Martlet lightweight multirole missiles worth £176 million to enhance the British army’s capabilities. Some will be sent to Ukraine.
Aug. 6
F-16
These F-16AM/BM models, previously part of the Danish fleet, come with modern upgrades and additional equipment that could significantly boost the Ukrainian Air Force’s fighter capabilities.
Aug. 5
Iran
Sergei Shoigu, who now heads Russia’s Security Council, reportedly arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet top Iranian officials as Tehran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel turned imminent.
Aug. 5
Hungary
70 European MEPs have signed a letter demanding the action after Budapest’s decision to ease visa requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens.
Aug. 5
War in Ukraine
Since November 2022, the pianist had posted four videos criticising the Kremlin and the Ukraine invasion on a YouTube channel with only a few dozen followers.
Aug. 5
Russia
Rolls Royce’s intranet’s design was partially outsourced to developers in Minsk and Siberia by a contractor. The manufacturer assured that no breaches were detected.
Aug. 5
Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that Israel killed Haniyeh with a "short-range projectile" outside his residence in Tehran while he was visiting for President Masoud Pezeshkian's inauguration.
Aug. 5
War in Ukraine
The Warsaw Uprising, along with the city of Warsaw itself, serves as a significant example for present-day war-torn Ukraine and its destroyed and occupied cities
Aug. 5
Putin
After claiming victory in what observers deem to be falsified elections, Venezuela’s autocrat is benefitting from Putin’s support. It is in America’s strategic interest to defeat both of them.
Aug. 5
Belarus
Tsikhanouskaya, whom the democratic opposition recognizes as the actual winner of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections, has the status of the “National Leader” of Belarus.
Aug. 5
Ukraine
The country's government is accusing a senior Ukrainian official of having admitted Kyiv's role in a heavy defeat Malian troops suffered in July.
Aug. 5
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During the IDEAS 2024 defense exhibition Turkey’s Repkon and Pakistan’s Wah Industries signed an agreement to set up a 155mm artillery shell facility in Pakistan.
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