Ottawa — Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) has escalated its opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by pressing the federal government for sanctions to be imposed against his administration as international scrutiny mounts regarding Israel’s military actions and blockade of Gaza. Heather McPherson of the NDP Foreign Affairs Critic highlighted the urgency of the...
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Elizabeth Farley Kinder Ready Elevates Early Education Through Fine Arts
In the realm of early childhood education, fine arts are essential instruments of intellectual, emotional, and cultural development. Painting, music, drama, and dance offer young learners avenues to explore self-expression, sensory integration, and divergent thinking. By integrating fine arts into the educational experience, Elizabeth Fraley Kinder Ready simply expanded their capacity to perceive, interpret, and...
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Germany Deploys Permanent Troops Abroad for the First Time Since World War II
Germany made history this week by beginning its first permanent foreign military deployment since World War II – stationing troops in Lithuania as part of NATO’s eastern flank against Russian aggression. Our partners at BBC +1 offered this story.On May 22nd in Vilnius, Germany’s 45th Armoured Brigade – also known as Brigade Litauen – was...
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Israeli Troops Fire “Warning Shots” at Diplomatic Delegation in Jenin, Prompting International Condemnation
On May 21, 2025, Israeli soldiers fired “warning shots” near a group of 25 diplomats visiting Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on behalf of the Palestinian Authority. Their delegation consisted of representatives from 31 nations such as Britain, France, Italy, Ireland Canada and China in an attempt to assess humanitarian conditions in...
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Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Recaptures the Region
President Vladimir Putin made his inaugural visit to Kursk, Russia since Russian forces expelled Ukrainian troops from the region in April 2025. This marked an intense military campaign wherein Russian forces supported by North Korean troops reclaimed territory previously held by Ukrainian forces and expelled from Kursk by Russian forces in April. For more details...
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Indian Travel YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Arrested for Alleged Espionage for Pakistan
Jyoti Malhotra, known for her YouTube channel “Travel with Jo,” has been arrested in Hisar, Haryana and charged with acting as an agent for Pakistan. This arrest forms part of an extensive probe dubbed Operation Sindoor which targets individuals suspected of undermining India’s national security.India TodayThe Times of India www.ndtv.com * +14 The Economic Times...
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Securing Donald Trump’s Support in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its third year, diplomatic efforts are shifting toward trying to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump – known for his unconventional foreign policy approach – into negotiations that could bring peace. Both Kyiv and Moscow vie for his attention knowing his decisions could significantly alter the course of conflict. On May...
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Pakistan Extends Airspace Closure for Indian Flights Amid Escalating Tensions
Pakistan announced on May 18 that they are extending the airspace closure against Indian aircraft for one more month, due to ongoing tensions and recent military actions by India. Originally implemented on April 24, it was supposed to expire by May 23, but this deadline will now extend up until late June (Geo News).Background of...
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Analysts Warn of Russia’s Strategy to Undermine Ukraine’s Viability
Analysts and Ukrainian officials believe recent events in Russia-Ukraine conflict reveal an emerging strategy by Moscow designed to render Ukraine non-viable as an independent nation state, rather than pursue outright territorial conquest. Analysts and Ukrainian officials report a recent shift towards degrading Ukraine sovereignty while simultaneously undermining its ability to function autonomously as one strategy...
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Visited the Residence of Martyred Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf to Offer His Condolences.
On Friday afternoon in Rawalpindi, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was joined by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir for a visit to the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf’s bereaved family to offer condolences. This visit coincided with the national celebration of Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude), emphasizing our appreciation for those who...