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Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine has led to heavy losses of soldiers and military equipment for Moscow, including thousands of tanks. Military analysts say Russia is content to absorb these hefty losses in pursuit of larger goals outlined by President Vladimir Putin. Russia leans into Cold War inventory to keep …

Canada staged a large-scale diplomatic deployment this week in preparation for a U.S. presidential election that could be more consequential than usual. Looming over their Washington visit: Donald Trump’s threat to impose worldwide tariffs. Dozens of Canadian diplomats mobilize across Capitol Hill as American election campaign gets underway. Canada staged …

According to Radio-Canada’s Enquête program, Rio Tinto’s brand as an eco-friendly business is contradicted by its environmental record in Quebec as well as its footprint in the Amazon region of Brazil. As part of investigation, Radio-Canada’s Enquête team travelled to Brazil’s Amazon region. At times, Rio Tinto has spilled dangerous …

Former Conservative cabinet minister and MP for Labrador Peter Penashue was arrested Saturday after a long-simmering dispute Penashue claims is fuelled by illicit drug dealing and police inaction. Penashue says he smashed the windows out of a vehicle parked outside a Sheshatshiu home, in part, because of a dispute over …

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson  The Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States is a deterrent to conflicts in the South China Sea, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said. In an interview with GMA News, Carlson said the treaty has “great value” amid tensions in the …

NO MORE PLACE TO HIDE. A screengrab of a drone footage released by the National Bureau of Investigation shows former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. (in white shirt) as he was being arrested while playing golf in Dili, Timor Leste Thursday afternoon. Deportation process starts as DFA cancels passport …

FULL COOPERATION.  The Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the National Food Authority (NFA)’s full cooperation with the Office of the Ombudsman in its probe on the alleged anomalous sale of rice buffer stock, in an interview at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Friday (March 22, 2024). He said the DA …

Chocolate Hills (Photo grabbed from Department of Tourism Facebook page) MANILA – Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said Friday all illegal structures built in the iconic Chocolate Hills in Bohol, which has been declared a protected area, must be removed. Loyzaga said this in an interview over a radio program after an aerial …

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney — a man whose efforts to reshape Canada earned both praise and controversy — will be laid to rest with a state funeral in Montreal today. State funeral begins at 11 a.m. ET at the Notre-Dame Basilica. CBC News Special: State funeral for Brian Mulroney …

Eleven people have been detained after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and opened fire on the crowd, the head of Russia’s Federal Security Service told President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to Russian state news agency Tass.  Friday’s attack came just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented his …