Days following Canada’s announcement that it is seizing a Russian-registered cargo aircraft, Moscow is cautioning that the bond between the two countries is “on the verge of being severed.” The Kremlin asserts that the seizure will have significant consequences for Canadian-Russian relations. This move marks the first time Canada has seized a physical asset owned …
For the last twenty years, Paolo Pellegrin has been covering some of the most dangerous conflict zones around the world, including Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. As he sets off on his missions, Pellegrin finds himself battling with mundane concerns such as leaving the lights on or the oven unattended. However, his thoughts quickly turn …
Alina Herasymenko had no idea that when she fled her home in Ukraine with only her cello, computer, and a little food, she would soon be performing in the Vancouver Orchestra. Herasymenko was born and raised in the Donetsk region, where firsthand experiences of conflict and its impact prompted her family to move to Western …
In Ukraine, the ongoing war with Russia entered into its 16th month with new developments as of Sunday, May 30th. Ukrainian forces reported the recapture of a southeast village, while President Zelenskyy’s chief adviser Andriy Yermak confirmed that Russian troops opened fire at a boat evacuating people from occupied areas. Six individuals were injured during …
The Irish government has reached a critical moment in their immigration policy, having already taken in 100,000 individuals primarily from Ukraine but also from other nations. As a result, the government has stated that they cannot fulfill their agreement to accept an additional 350 people in need from Mediterranean countries who are facing significant migration …
The CEO of Palantir, Alex Karp, is opposed to the idea of pausing artificial intelligence (AI) research, which some of the biggest names in the tech industry support. Karp believes that a pause in AI research on models larger than GPT-4, which powers tools such as ChatGPT, could lead to adversaries stealing a lead in …
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s promise to keep everything under control has been challenged this week by the attack on Belgorod launched from Ukraine. The fact that a year and a half into the war, the Federal Security Service, which is responsible for borders, is not able to protect against small-scale attacks is concerning to the …
In preparation for its invasion of Ukraine, Russia amassed over 100,000 troops on Ukraine’s border and presented NATO with a treaty demanding the cessation of military activity in Ukraine and the removal of NATO forces from Eastern Europe. This treaty was merely a pretext for war as Russian President Vladimir Putin had already made the …
April saw a decline in inflation, with the consumer price index rising only 4.9% compared to the same period last year, marking the smallest increase since April 2021. This signals a deceleration of prices for household staples and an overall moderation of price pressures for consumers from multidecade-high levels. Policymakers aim to keep inflation at …
Drone footage exclusively obtained by the Associated Press of the collapsed Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, which is now under Russian control, shows the devastating aftermath of the disaster. Submerged homes, greenhouses, and even a church can be seen in the footage, with no signs of life. Reports have surfaced that the dam was destroyed by …