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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
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
US
U.S. officials anticipate that the attack could mirror the April 13 strike but may be more extensive. The Lebanese group Hezbollah might also participate in the attack.
Aug. 4
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 2
Iran
The targeted assassination of Hamas leader is expected to lead to an escalation in the Israeli-Hamas War, potentially spreading into Lebanon and inviting attacks from Iran.
Jul. 31
Turkey
“Just like we entered Karabakh, just like we entered Libya, we might do similar to them,” Erdogan told a meeting of his ruling AK Party in his hometown of Rize.
Jul. 29
Kyiv
The Financial Times (FT) reported on Thursday that discussions over the eight Patriot systems Israel holds were underway with a view to provide at least some of them to bolster Kyiv’s air defenses.
Jun. 28
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 23
Germany
German officials have warned that Islamist terrorists may be planning an attack on the Euro 2024 football championship venue similar to that in March against Moscow’s Crocus concert hall.
Jun. 19
Israel
Gen. Omar Bradley’s words, “We should not fight new wars with old weapons,” have been amply demonstrated on Ukraine’s battlefields – lessons weapons designers are (belatedly) taking on board.
Jun. 11
Israel
The international community must see through the crocodile tears and hold Hamas – from its leaders to its henchmen and murderous – accountable for unspeakable acts of terror.
Jun. 11
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.
Jun. 9
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 8
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 7
Israel
The ICC has requested arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders. Commentators weigh in.
May. 23
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in an Israeli airstrike on the militia's headquarters in a Beirut suburb.
Oct. 1