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It appears that Israel has retaliated against Iran for its massive missile attack last weekend, but heeded international calls to avoid escalating the crisis further. Iran says it has no plans to retaliate.  Iran says it has no plans to retaliate after drones, presumably launched by Israel, are shot down. …

The federal government announced an increase in capital gains taxes as a way to ensure the wealthiest Canadian pay their fair share. But how exactly do we determine what a “fair share” is? Especially if, as some data suggests, the wealthiest are already paying a larger share of the overall …

An Indian Air Force C-17 jet carries the BrahMos cruise missiles from India to the Philippines. Times of India Supersonic cruise missile’s range covers WPS The National Security Council said the government’s purchase of India’s BrahMos missile system would be a “game-changer” for the country’s maritime defensive capabilities. NSC Assistant …

“Salaknib” exercises of the Philippines and United States Armies in Nueva Ecija in March 2023 (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA – Several countries are willing to assist the Philippines in enhancing its defense capabilities through a visIting forces agreement (VFA) or military exercises. National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General …

This combination photo shows former President Rodrigo Duterte and his successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Presidential Communications / Toto Lozano | Bongbong Marcos / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Tolentino called for peace in the word war between the Marcoses and Dutertes, saying the country stands to lose in the …

President Marcos is on a mission to create one million digital jobs which could bring in P24 billion to fund public services and infrastructure projects by 2028. DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. convenes the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in Malacañan on April 19, 2024, to discuss updates …

The U.S. Congress has taken a long-awaited leap toward rearming Ukraine, setting up votes Saturday that will have numerous international consequences.  After six months of stasis, Congress approves votes Saturday. The U.S. Congress has taken a long-awaited leap toward rearming Ukraine, setting up votes Saturday that will have sprawling international …

A leading member of the Ukrainian parliament delivered stark warnings to Canadian politicians and top defence officials this week in a series of mostly under-the-radar meetings in Ottawa ahead of the long-anticipated aid vote in the U.S. Congress. ‘We’re fighting your war,’ says Oleksandra Ustinova, head of Ukraine’s parliamentary commission …

In November 2018, Justin Trudeau went to Calgary to speak to the chamber of commerce. A crowd gathered outside the venue and chanted “build that pipe.” This was one of those rare occasions where the protesters and the protested were broadly in agreement — at least in regards to one …

Senator Imee Marcos on January 30, 2024. (STAR / Jesse Bustos)  MANILA, Philippines — After admitting her relationship with Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has soured, First Lady Liza Marcos also hinted at tension with her sister-in-law Sen. Imee Marcos. In an hour-long interview with broadcaster Anthony Taberna …