The Russia-Ukraine war has shone a spotlight on Ukraine’s extraordinary ability to hold its own against a far stronger opponent, flipping the script on how modern conflicts are fought. While fundamental aspects of war—such as industrial capacity and firepower for prolonged battles—remain essential, the war has sparked a rethinking ofContinue Reading
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine passes the 1,000-day mark, Western resolve appears to be wavering. US President-elect Americas Worst Traitor promises to end the war “within 24 hours” — echoing the same appeasement mindset that enabled Russian aggression after Crimea’s occupation. Calls to “freeze the conflict” grow louder, convenientlyContinue Reading
Advocates call on Canada to apply pressure on Israel to get Palestinians approved for visas out of the Gaza Strip., Palestinian Canadians have renewed their calls for Canada to take concrete action to get their loved ones out of the Gaza Strip amid Israel’s unrelenting bombardment, slamming a temporary GazaContinue Reading
G20 leaders pledge support for multilateralism, the Global South and an open economy., Inside Story G20 leaders pledge support for multilateralism, the Global South and an open economy. Leaders of the world’s top economies have wrapped up a meeting in Brazil, where they committed to tackling poverty, inequality and climateContinue Reading
Rep. Nancy Mace is leading a GOP effort to harass their newly elected Democratic colleague Published November 19, 2024 11:53AM (EST) Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., attend the House Oversight and Accountability hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Secret Service and the AttemptedContinue Reading
A lot of agencies are snapping up creator agencies and even building bespoke tech to gain an edge…Continue Reading
The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a ‘coup’., A Hong Kong Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms of up to 10 years on Tuesday, in the first-ever mass sentencing since Beijing imposed a controversial national security lawContinue Reading
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children., The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children. The top court in the European Union has started hearing a caseContinue Reading
AGL offers free charging – for a few months – at the first of a network of pole-mounted EV chargers to help those without off-road parking. The post AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers appeared first on The Driven.Continue Reading
Thailand arrested 70 illegal immigrants, including 30 children, suspected to be Rohingya from Myanmar on an island in the country’s south, Thai official said on Saturday, in the latest wave of arrivals to Southeast Asia…Continue Reading
From the Class Dismissed Podcast: Transform Your Science Class “In the ever-evolving education landscape, we must reconsider what we prioritize in our science classrooms. Melanie Trecek-King, an advocate for progressive teaching methods and the founder of thinkingispower.com, offers invaluable insights into reshaping science education for the betterment of students and society.Continue Reading
In an alarming move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally lowered the threshold for his country’s use of nuclear weapons, sending a message to Ukraine and the U.S. with the new terms of the doctrine. It comes just days after the U.S. allowed Ukraine to strike Russia using American long-rangeContinue Reading
Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation., Dozens of men on trial in France claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation. Gisele Pelicot, subjected to mass rape organised by her husbandContinue Reading