The U.S. House of Representatives swiftly approved $95 billion US in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Action on Saturday follows months of …
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Ukraine strikes 8 Russian regions in long-range drone attacks
The overnight attacks, which were confirmed by the Defence Ministry in Moscow, came amid a Russian airstrike campaign that has battered Ukraine’s energy system and pounded its cities in recent weeks. Kyiv hits fuel depot, power substations as it targets Russia’s energy system in response to ongoing airstrikes. Ukraine attacked …
Read More »Iran and Israel may have taken a step back from a catastrophic regional war
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. …
Read More »Do wealthy Canadians pay enough taxes? That depends how we define ‘fair share’
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 …
Read More »BrahMos missile system a ‘game-changer’ — NSC
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 …
Read More »Security exec: More countries seeking defense agreements with PH
“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 …
Read More »Marcoses vs Dutertes: Peace, unity sought
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 …
Read More »Marcos eyes 1 million digital jobs by 2028
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 …
Read More »Ukraine is suddenly close to getting a big new supply of U.S. weapons
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 …
Read More »As Russia presses forward, Ukraine pleads with Canada for armour, air defence
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 …
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