Canada says it has detected a disinformation campaign likely tied to China that has targeted dozens of its politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The “spamouflage” campaign used waves of…
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Canada Bans Chinese App WeChat from Government Devices
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeCanada has announced it will ban WeChat on government devices. The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the “everything app” – like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in…
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US House Speaker Calls for Ban on Russian oil Imports
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerUS House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged a ban Thursday on Russian oil imports. “I’m all for that. Ban it,” Pelosi told reporters during a news conference as she…
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Republican Senator Wins Reelection in Alaska After Defeating Trump-Backed Candidate
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleRepublican Sen. Lisa Murkowski won reelection in the state of Alaska’s US Senate race after defeating Donald Trump-endorsed rival Kelly Tshibaka. CBS News reported that Murkowski garnered 53.7% of the…
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Russian Diplomats Denied Visit to Grave of Soviet Soldiers in Alaska: Report
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnUS authorities did not allow Russian diplomats to visit the graves of Soviet soldiers in the state of Alaska, Moscow’s state-run media reported. “Unfortunately, the local American authorities, without explanation,…
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US Says no ‘Indication’ Flying Objects Shot Down Were Part of Chinese Spy Program
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleThe US said Tuesday there was not any indication that three unidentified flying objects recently downed by American military jets were part of China’s spy balloon program. “We haven’t seen…
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US’ 1st Shot at Flying Object Over Lake Huron Missed: US’ Top General
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleThe US military’s first shot at a unidentified object flying over one of the Great Lakes in the state of Michigan missed the mark, the US’ top general confirmed on…
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Canadian Police Looking for Culprit who Sprayed Muslim Taxi Driver in Face
Canadian police are hunting a man who sprayed a Muslim taxi driver in the face with an unknown substance. The incident occurred early Tuesday as the driver was stopped at…
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Canadian Man Found Guilty of First-Degree, Attempted Murder in Killing of Muslim Family
Nathaniel Veltman was found guilty Thursday of first-degree and attempted murder in the killings of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ontario in 2021. The 12-member jury took…
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Top UN Court Orders to Syria to Prevent Torture, Destruction of Evidence
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague issued an order Thursday binding Syria to take all measures to prevent “acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading…