New report says 1 in 4 Canadians may be living in poverty (globalnews.ca)
Are the Houthis winning in the Red Sea? (responsiblestatecraft.org)
The US is the Biggest Obstacle to Preventing Nuclear Annihilation (popularresistance.org)
Many experts, such as former weapons inspector Scott Ritter and the Secretary General of the United Nations, are warning that the world is at the highest risk for a nuclear war in decades. Yet, the United States continues to prevent nuclear treaties from existing, refuses to join the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty and is escalating...
‘A Big Step Back’: In Ukraine, Concerns Mount Over Narrowing Press Freedoms (www.nytimes.com)
Malaysia preparing to join BRICS economic group, media report says (www.channelnewsasia.com)
At least 11 people died and 64 are missing after 2 ships sink off the coast of southern Italy (apnews.com)
FT survey shows leading US and European companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year (www.ft.com)
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Singapore rushes to clean-up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship (apnews.com)
G7 Fail to Deliver on Fossil Fuel Promises at Italy Summit (www.commondreams.org)
Ukraine-Russia Peace Is as Elusive as Ever. But in 2022 They Were Talking. (www.nytimes.com)
NYT published the Istanbul agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The document was prepared in 2022, but was not signed. The New York Times publishes an alleged copy of the agreement. Main points from the document:...
U.S. and South Korea Are Scheduled to Conduct 130 Military Exercises this Year (covertactionmagazine.com)
NYT Opinion | America Isn’t Leading the World (www.nytimes.com)
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What the Swiss 'peace summit' can realistically achieve (responsiblestatecraft.org)
Canada confirms ‘elements’ of alleged Israeli misinformation campaign targeting politicians (globalnews.ca)
Activism Uncensored: Thousands surround White House with two-mile long "red line" banner for Palestine (www.racket.news)
GOP Moves To Defund Ukraine 'Enemies List' NGO – More Political Theater? - Antiwar.com Blog (www.antiwar.com)
World Bank Financing Arm Rejects Calls to Directly Compensate Victims of Harm at Kenya Schools (theintercept.com)
Three Times More Food Aid Reached Gazans Before the US Military Pier Opened (stephensemler.substack.com)
Hamas demands Gaza pullout within a week of truce, also releasing hostage bodies initially (www.haaretz.com)
Sources in Hamas told Haaretz that this was ‘intended to ensure that Israel will not be able to evade all stages of the deal and return to fighting once all the hostages are released.’ Israel said Hamas’ response was tantamount to a rejection of the proposal itself...