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Canada Inks Deal for Next-Gen River-Class Destroyer Fleet Construction
The Canadian government has awarded a contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the construction of River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy, with an initial value of $8 billion. This contract supports the construction and delivery of the initial three ships, as well as necessary training, spares, and maintenance products. The project is part of Canada's new defence policy, aiming to provide the Royal Canadian Navy with modern ships to support current and future operations,…
United Voices, Unwavering Demand: The Quest for Gender Equality Reaches a Global Boil
Women around the world marked International Women's Day with protests and marches, demanding an end to inequality and gender-based violence. In Turkey, women pushed back against the government's idea of confining women's roles to marriage and motherhood. Critics have accused the government of restricting women's rights and not doing enough to tackle violence against women. In Europe, Africa, and South America, women marched to demand economic, political, and social equality. In Poland, activists opened a…
Iran’s Top Leader Spurns Nuclear Negotiations with America
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected calls for negotiations with the US, stating that bully states aim to dominate, not resolve issues. US President Donald Trump had urged Khamenei to reach a nuclear deal. Khamenei's comments come after Trump expressed a preference for a deal, saying military action is an alternative to negotiations. The Islamic Republic of Iran will not accept US demands, according to Khamenei, who views negotiations as a means for…
KremlinEscalation: Deadly Strike on Ukraine Follows Trump’s Putin Praise
Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more, after Donald Trump defended Vladimir Putin and said the Kremlin leader was “doing what anybody would do”. The attack on the eastern Donetsk region, which included a strike on a five-storey apartment building, has been condemned by Ukrainian leaders, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling for increased sanctions against Russia to “collapse” its war economy. Read the full story here
Deadly Repercussions: Russian Attack on Ukraine Claims 11 Lives Amid Trump’s Sanction Threats
A Russian strike in Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of 11 people. The attack occurred after Donald Trump threatened sanctions against Russia. The strike has escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Western countries condemning the attack. Read the full story here
Royal Reckoning: Nigerian Monarch Takes on Oil Giant in UK Court Battle
King Godwin Bebe Okpabi has brought bottles of polluted water from his homeland in the Niger delta to the high court in London, highlighting the devastating effects of oil spills and pollution on his community. The case centers on claims that Shell is responsible for the enduring effects of hundreds of leaks and spills from its pipelines and infrastructure, which have breached the community's right to a clean and healthy environment, causing serious health problems…
Trump’s Tee Box Targeted: Protesters Deface Golf Resort in Wake of Gaza Remarks
Pro-Palestinian activists have vandalized a US President Donald Trump-owned golf resort in Scotland in response to his proposal to relocate the Palestinian population from the Gaza Strip. The activists painted "Gaza Is Not For Sale" on the lawn and used red spray paint on the club house's exterior wall at Trump's Turnberry golf course and hotel, stating that they reject Trump's treatment of Gaza as his property. Read the full story here
Shadows by the Shore: How a Faded British Resort Became a Hotbed of Russian Deception
A group of Bulgarian nationals have been found guilty of conspiracy to spy for Russia in the United Kingdom. The group, which included a beautician, a lab assistant, and a painter-decorator, carried out covert operations targeting high-profile dissidents and sensitive military sites. The operatives were directed by alleged Russian agents and used honeytraps and kidnapping plots to gather intelligence, with their activities undermining the security and safety of the UK. The group will be held…
Russian Border Under Siege: Ukrainian Troops Pinched Inside Enemy Territory
Ukrainian forces are reportedly struggling to maintain their position inside Russia, with open-source maps indicating they are almost completely surrounded. The maps suggest a deteriorating situation for the Ukrainian troops. The situation on the ground is fluid, with Ukrainian forces facing intense pressure from Russian troops, leaving them with limited escape routes and diminishing options for a successful withdrawal. Read the full story here
Tensions Rise in Bosnia as EU Deploys Additional Forces Amid Russian Support for Serb Leader
The Operation Althea mission in Bosnia ensures the implementation of the peace agreement signed after the 1992-1995 war. Recently, the head of the Serb-majority region, Dodik, was convicted of defying this agreement. Russia has criticized the conviction, calling it politically motivated, and convened an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the matter, amid rising tensions in the region. Read the full story here