Canada 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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Canada’s Industrial Product Prices Fall 1% in October
Canada’s industrial product price index (IPPI) fell 1% in October from the previous month, according to figures released Friday. The index, which measures the change in the price of domestically…
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US Sanctions 2 Russian Military Officers, Including ‘Butcher of Bucha’
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterThe US issued sanctions Monday against two Russian military officers for their alleged involvement in human rights violations in Ukraine, including Azatbek Omurbekov, infamously known as “The Butcher of Bucha.”…
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Ukraine’s President Says He’s ‘Grateful to US for its Continued Leadership and Support’
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the US on Monday for “its continued leadership and support” for his war-stricken country as US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv. “It was a…
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Israel Guilty of War Crimes, Genocide in Gaza, Says South Africa’s President
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnIsrael is violating international law by committing war crimes and genocide in the Gaza Strip, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday. “The actions by Israel are in clear…
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Former Obama Official Arrested for Harassing Halal Food Vendor, Faces Hate Crimes Charges
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerStuart Seldowitz, a former Obama administration adviser, who was captured on video making threats and Islamophobic comments against a Muslim food vendor in New York City, was arrested on Wednesday…