Trudeau: Canada and allies remain steadfast in support of Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his country will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and defend the rules-based world order. He said this in a video message. Trudeau’s main statements: “I look forward to meeting with my European partners to discuss how we will continue to defend Ukraine and […]
US dollar dominates global trade: share of international payments exceeds 50%
Photo: Shutterstock The US dollar strengthened its position in global trade, exceeding 50% of international payments via the SWIFT system for the first time. The share of payments in January 2025 reached 50.2%, up from 49.1% a month earlier. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing data from SWIFT, the leading interbank financial communications system. Why […]
Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages to Israel, two children among dead
Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, Oded Lifshitz – their bodies will be returned to IsraelPhoto: photos provided by the families Hamas militants handed over to Israel the bodies of four dead hostages, including two young children. This was reported by The Times of Israel with reference to the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces). Transfer of bodies […]
US military budget cuts: Pentagon chief prepares tens of billions in cuts
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Photo: Omar Havana/AP Pentagon chief Pete Hagel announced a large-scale cut in the US military budget, which could reach tens of billions of dollars annually, The Washington Post reports. In a memo dated Tuesday, Hagel demands that the US Defence Department agencies prepare proposals for funding cuts by 24 February. According […]
