Red Sea battle expands with EU stepping up its efforts against Houthis

Red Sea battle expands with EU stepping up its efforts against Houthis

The battle for the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea has expanded with the entrance of a European Commission naval defense effort in the past week, and more U.S. and allied strikes against Houthi land targets over the weekend, but to date, combined military efforts have not deterred rebel attacks. On Saturday evening, United … Read more

Netanyahu says a cease-fire deal would only delay 'somewhat' an Israeli military offensive in Rafah

Netanyahu says a cease-fire deal would only delay 'somewhat' an Israeli military offensive in Rafah

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli military offensive in the southernmost city of Rafah could be “delayed somewhat” if a deal for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is reached, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday, but claimed that total victory in Gaza is “weeks away” once the offensive begins. Netanyahu confirmed to … Read more

Donald Trump Slams Prince Harry, Says He “Betrayed The Queen”

Donald Trump Slams Prince Harry, Says He “Betrayed The Queen”

Mr Trump’s remarks coincide with a debate around Prince Harry’s immigration status. Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Prince Harry has “betrayed the Queen” and he would be “on his own” if he wins a second term this year, as per a report in the Independent. Mr Trump was speaking at the … Read more

Middle East crisis live: US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar agree ‘basic contours’ of hostage deal ahead of Hamas talks | Israel

Middle East crisis live: US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar agree ‘basic contours’ of hostage deal ahead of Hamas talks | Israel

US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar agreed on ‘basic contours’ of hostage deal – US national security adviser The US, Egypt, Qatar and Israel have come to an understanding of “basic contours” of a hostage deal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, the US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, told CNN on Sunday. The deal is … Read more

Trouble at Flair Airlines exposes Trudeau government’s incompetence

Trouble at Flair Airlines exposes Trudeau government’s incompetence

Article content The Trudeau government let more than $67 million in GST go uncollected from a start-up airlines over the past several years. Now the red-faced government is looking to sweep the matter under the rug, claiming privacy concerns. Article content In November, the Federal Court in Ottawa ordered all “real properties and immovables” of … Read more

Why widespread tech layoffs keep happening despite strong U.S. economy

Why widespread tech layoffs keep happening despite strong U.S. economy

The tech sector is having a big 2024. Nvidia just crushed earnings expectations. The artificial intelligence boom remains in full swing. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index is up more than 8 percent year to date. The U.S. economy is also doing surprisingly well, adding 353,000 jobs in January, well ahead of economists’ forecasts. Hotter-than-expected inflation data … Read more

Ukraine's defense minister says delays in promised Western military aid are costing lives

Ukraine's defense minister says delays in promised Western military aid are costing lives

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Half of promised Western military support to Ukraine fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately costing the lives of soldiers, the country’s defense minister said Sunday. Speaking at the “Ukraine. Year 2024” forum in Kyiv, Rustan Umerov said that each delayed aid shipment meant Ukrainian … Read more