Canada Clarifies Immigration Reduction Amid Misinformation Over Alleged ‘Freeze’

Recent social media claims suggesting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a three-year immigration freeze are false. A post by Ryan Fournier, founder of Students for Trump, falsely alleged, “Justin Trudeau just announced a 3-year freeze on accepting immigrants into Canada.” This post, shared over 9,000 times on X (formerly Twitter), misrepresents Trudeau’s policy […]

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Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city, piling pressure on Assad and his allies

Syrian rebels advancing against government forces pushed close on Tuesday to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor said, after their sudden capture of Aleppo last week rocked President Bashar al-Assad. Rebels and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said insurgents had captured villages, including Maar Shahur, a few miles […]

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Hamas and Fatah Agree to Joint Committee for Gaza Governance Amidst Post-War Rebuilding

CAIRO, December 2024 — Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have agreed to establish a joint administrative committee to govern post-war Gaza, following Egyptian-mediated talks. The proposed committee, consisting of 10-15 non-partisan technocrats, will oversee vital sectors such as health, education, reconstruction, and border administration, including Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt. Fatah delegates, led by Azzam […]

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Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations Over Dollar Alternative Plans

President elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to BRICS nations, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on any member country that shifts away from the U.S. dollar in international trade. The BRICS bloc—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—recently expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, sparking heightened […]

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Ceasefire in Lebanon: A Political Defeat of Netanyahu but Dangers Remain for Gaza

By Michael Pröbsting Waffenstillstand im Libanon: Eine politische Niederlage von Netanjahu, aber für Gaza bleiben Gefahren bestehen More than two months after Israel escalated its aggression against Lebanon – with starting a ground invasion on 1 October – the war has ended with a ceasefire agreement. This deal entails the following main points: Hezbollah and […]

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Israel Challenges ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Over Alleged War Crimes

Tel Aviv, November 27, 2024 – The Israeli government has formally appealed against the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes during the recent Gaza conflict. The warrants, announced by the ICC, also include Hamas’s military leader, Mohammed Deif, […]

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Macron Urges Israel-Lebanon Deal as Model for Gaza Ceasefire, Advocates Political Courage for Long-Term Peace

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed optimism that a recently brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon could serve as a catalyst for ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking through a video message posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Macron underscored the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and […]

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