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Canada has elected Liberal MP Greg Fergus to be the new Speaker of the House of Commons after the previous one resigned amid a Nazi in parliament row. Mr Fergus…
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The Story of Tajikistan
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeBrussels (21/10 – 75) In May 2022, tens of ethnic Pamiri protesters were killed by security forces as demonstrations were violently suppressed and an “anti-terrorist operation” was launched in the…
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S Jaishankar: India will Resume Canada Visas if Diplomats Safe, Says Minister
by Blake Brooksby Blake BrooksIndia will resume issuing visas to Canadian citizens if it “sees progress” in the safety of its diplomats there, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has said. India had stopped visa services in September,…
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Chinese Bots Targeted Trudeau and Others – Canada
by Zack Ballby Zack BallCanada 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,…
