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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.
Apr. 13
War in Ukraine
The transfer last week came as Ukraine suffers from significant shortages of ammunition and US Republican lawmakers block new aid.
Apr. 9
US
Unnamed US officials said the Russian government was told that the concert venue was a possible terrorist target more than two weeks before it happened.
Apr. 3
Iran
One of the Ukrainian drones responsible for Tuesday’s strike on industrial sites in Tatarstan hit a workers’ dormitory linked to Alabuga's Shahed kamikaze drone assembly plant.
Apr. 2
Russia
The one area where Western sanctions against Russia are really biting is in its aviation industry and its airlines are having to take ever more extreme measures to stay aloft.
Mar. 20
Russia
This year's manoeuvres come with Middle East tensions soaring in the face of the Israel-Hamas war that has drawn in Iranian allies around the region, including Yemen's Huthi rebels.
Mar. 12
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 24
Iran
In recent weeks, Israel was accused of intensifying strikes on senior Iranian and allied figures in Syria and Lebanon -- Hamas backers -- raising fears the Gaza conflict could expand.
Jan. 20
Iran
The attack took place two days after Iran carried out strikes against “terrorist” targets in Pakistan which left at least two children dead.
Jan. 18
War in Ukraine
A serviceman reported the downing of the new jet-powered drone, allegedly traveling at 500 kph and equipped with a Chinese jet engine, but Ukraine’s Air Force was unable to confirm the incident.
Jan. 9
Ukraine
All 176 people aboard the Ukraine International Airlines flight – mostly Canadians and Iranians – were killed when the Boeing 737-800 was downed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020.
Jan. 9
Iran
The BRICS bloc members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as new full members on Monday.
Jan. 3
Russia
Russia claims that it continues to develop its Shahed / Geran 2 UAVs to include improved guidance and jet engines which will soon be deployed in Ukraine.
Dec. 11, 2023
Putin
Iran’s official news agency Irna said Raisi would be travelling to Moscow following an invitation from Putin.
Dec. 5, 2023
Iran
Lieutenant General Serhii Nayev accused Russia of securing additional resources through its alliance with the "Axis of Evil" it had formed with North Korea and Iran.
Nov. 27, 2023
Iran
Iran has executed at least 680 people this year, mostly on murder and drug-related charges, according to Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights.
Nov. 24, 2023
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