Canada has unveiled an ambitious, CAN $1.7 billion (US $1.24 billion), initiative designed to attract and support world-class researchers residing outside its borders – in an attempt to build stronger scientific institutions while expanding global competitive edge. Geo News reported the news.+1 Dubbed the Canada Impact+ Research Talent Initiative, a new program seeks to attract...
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Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan Have Joint Plan to Remove Trade Barriers: Customs Official
Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan have made an unprecedented step to strengthen regional trade and economic cooperation by agreeing to work together on eliminating trade barriers that have long hampered goods and services between their three nations. Announced by a high-ranking customs official, this agreement paves the way for an improved trading environment across the Caucasus...
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Zelensky to Meet Zelensky to Meet European Leaders at London as Kremlin Applauds Donald Trump’s New Security Plan
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will be meeting with European heads in London for a crucial summit that aims to increase the international backing for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. This summit coincides with rising geopolitical tensions; Zelensky hopes to secure the continuation of economic, military, and diplomatic support from Western allies, but this summit...
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Chinese jets allegedly directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, according to Japan.
Japan has charged that Chinese military aircraft were using fire-control radar to target Japanese planes during a recent encounter – in what Tokyo considers an unprecedented escalation in aerial brinkmanship and dangerous provocation. According to Japanese defense sources, this incident happened over international airspace over East China Sea where Chinese jets locked their radar systems...
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Japan Blasts China’s ‘Entirely Baseless’ Claims After UN Letter
Japan has strongly rejected accusations made by China in a recent letter submitted to the United Nations, calling Beijing’s assertions “entirely baseless” and an attempt to distort international understanding of regional security issues. The diplomatic exchange has intensified tensions between the two Asian powers, particularly over maritime disputes and Japan’s release of treated wastewater from...
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Trump’s growing impatience with him to put an end to the Ukraine conflict is a worry for Kyiv
In the past few times, Donald Trump has made ever more explicit his desire for a quick solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Although the call towards peace might appear to be to be beneficial from afar however, the officials of Kyiv are cautious about it and are concerned that speedy timeframes could push Ukraine...
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the landmark agreement between us and Saudi Arabia with f-35 fighter aircrafts and a nuclear energy deal signed during the visit of MBS
In the course of a highly-publicized visit of a high-profile visit to Washington D.C. by Mohammed bin Salman (commonly called “MBS”), Saudi Arabia and the United States announced two major agreements that represent an important increase in bilateral relations: one on the sale of modern F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Riyadh and another on...
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Zelenskiy Aims to Use US Pressure on Russia for Peace Talk Restart
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, President of Ukraine, hopes that increased pressure from the US against Russia can encourage Moscow into negotiations over their war. Talks have stalled for four years on both fronts, so Kyiv hopes new American sanctions and diplomatic leverage can produce breakthrough. Mounting Pressure from Washington Recently, the United States has imposed new energy-sector...
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Germany wants Israel’s arms exports unrestricted by lifting restrictions on arms exports from Germany.
German authorities announced on Monday that they will lift restrictions placed in August on arms exports to Israel, with this decision taking effect as of 24 November. [Arab News +2].Government Spokesman Sebastian Hille announced that this move comes in light of a ceasefire in Gaza which has held since 10 October and which he described...
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Iran Doe Not Seem Ready for Fair and Equitable Nuclear Talks
Iran has leveled accusations at the United States of not being willing to engage in “equal and fair” negotiations over its nuclear program, creating further strain at a time when diplomatic channels remain fragile. These comments delivered by senior Iranian officials this week show Tehran’s frustration at what they perceive to be stagnating dialogue and...