Canadian rescued following missile strikes in Tel Aviv, foreign affairs minister says / The Toronto Star
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:20 pm permalink
A Canadian national was rescued from a building in Tel Aviv after it was struck by a missile, as confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. The rescue, which thankfully ended without casualties, underscores the turbulent security situation in the region and the risks of unfortunate bystander incidents amid heightened hostilities.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
Iranian missile attacks on Israel have sparked a dangerous tit-for-tat exchange in an already volatile region. Israeli officials warned that further missile firings would have dire consequences, while international voices—including Canada’s Foreign Minister—urged restraint. In the midst of the chaos, Israeli forces mounted retaliatory operations that have deepened regional tensions.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com, @lapresse.ca, @ledevoir.com
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Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:23 pm permalink
After Israeli strikes targeted Iranian assets, Iran fired dozens of missiles in a swift, dramatic counterattack. The volatile exchange has rattled the region and raised international alarm. U.S. and Canadian officials have urged restraint amid concerns of further escalation, leaving many to question whether these tit-for-tat maneuvers will ever slow down.
Bluesky: @theglobeandmail.com, @ledevoir.com, @ledevoir.com, @theglobeandmail.com, @theglobeandmail.com
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Explosions boom across Tehran as Israel targets Iran’s nuclear program / National Post
Friday, June 13, 2025, 1:21 am permalink
In a bold, high-stakes operation, Israeli air forces struck Iran’s nuclear and military installations with a series of well-coordinated attacks, sending shockwaves through Tehran. The move, punctuated by a defiant Netanyahu speech dismissing victimhood, underscores escalating regional tensions and a penchant for dramatic military flair.
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Auditor general finds F-35 costs soar amid project delays, pilot shortages / Globe and Mail / Canada
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:22 pm permalink
A recent Auditor General report has revealed that Canada’s F-35 program cost estimates have surged by nearly 50% amid project delays, pilot shortages, and bureaucratic mishandling. Political commentators have lambasted Ottawa’s competence, arguing that these runaway expenses raise serious questions about the management of multi‐billion-dollar defence projects.
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NATO must make ‘quantum leap’ of 400% in air, missile defence: Rutte / Global
Monday, June 9, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
NATO leaders have made an audacious call for a 400% increase in air and missile defense capabilities. Citing growing regional threats and adversarial advances, the proposal pushes member nations to rethink resource allocation and defense strategies, as policy makers debate the feasibility of this dramatic military upgrade.
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A Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine kills 3 in the capital Kyiv / National Post
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
Russian forces carried out a barrage of missiles and drones over Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including rescue workers. The coordinated attack occurred during a period of escalating tensions, prompting Ukrainian authorities to assess damage and intensify defensive measures amid growing regional conflict.
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Ukraine’s bold drone strike shakes Russian bomber fleet
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
Ukraine’s military forces executed a daring drone attack that reportedly destroyed 41 Russian aircraft, dramatically reducing Moscow’s bomber numbers. The audacious strike marks another sharp twist in the unfolding conflict, leaving experts to reassess Russian air capabilities in an increasingly uncertain battlefield.
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Ukraine drone strike cripples Russian bomber fleet
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 3:20 pm permalink
Ukrainian forces executed a daring deep-strike operation using drones launched from mobile, wooden platforms to obliterate over 40 Russian bombers parked deep inside enemy territory—even pushing as far as Siberia. The bold move, reminiscent of an aerial “garage sale,” highlights Ukraine’s audacity and tactical ingenuity in a conflict where every aircraft apparently counts.
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Trump insists Canada pay $61B for missile shield
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:21 pm permalink
President Trump has declared that Canada must spend a staggering $61 billion to join his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, sparking eyebrow-raising controversy. Critics and Canadian officials alike are left to wonder if this proposal is more of a political stunt than a realistic security solution.
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