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Looking Ahead: Western World wants the best and leave the rest while tightening immigration controls
TORONTO (TIP): “Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the new immigration mantra of the developed and flourishing West that it wants to portray and implement in 2026. Conveying a strong message […]
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Yemen separatists announce plan to split country after 20 killed in Saudi-led strikes
Sanaa (TIP)- Yemen’s separatists have announced a two-year transition to independence despite reporting 20 deaths in air strikes from a Saudi-led coalition in the south of the country. A military official from the separatist group […]
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U.S. urges China to halt military pressure on Taiwan, days after Japan and others
Taipei (TIP)- The United States urged China to cease military pressure on Taiwan on Jan 1, days after Japan and Western countries voiced concern over escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait following two days of […]
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World
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports
New York (TIP)- Russia has formally asked the United States to stop chasing an oil tanker that was headed to Venezuela and is now fleeing a U.S. Coast Guard vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. Russia’s […]
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Swiss bar fire that killed 40 likely caused by champagne sparklers: Officials
Bern (TIP)- Sparklers attached to champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling likely sparked the deadly fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year’s party, killing at least […]
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South Koreans now free to read North’s newspaper, once banned as seditious
In a quiet but symbolically significant shift, South Korea has eased long-standing restrictions on access to North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reflecting a renewed effort to reduce tensions and promote understanding between the two […]
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Looking ahead: Challenges galore for those seeking immigration
TORONTO (TIP): “Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the new immigration mantra of the developed and flourishing West that it wants to portray and implement in 2026. Conveying a strong message […]
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Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Bangkok (TIP)- Thailand’s army accused Cambodia on Monday of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory. The Southeast Asian neighbours […]
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North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles
Seoul (TIP)- North Korea said on Monday, Dec 29, it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its […]
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Netanyahu meets Trump as Gaza ceasefire approaches crossroad
Jerusalem (TIP)- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will meet Monday to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, whose troubled opening months are stoking concern that regional fighting could resume in the new […]
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World
TRUMP AND PUTIN SPEAK BEFORE ZELENSKIY MEETING
Shortly before Zelenskiy and his delegation arrived at Trump’s Florida residence, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in a call described as “productive” by the U.S. president and “friendly” by Kremlin foreign policy aide […]
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Trump says US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal but ‘thorny issues’ remain
PALM BEACH (TIP)- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while […]
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Mark Carney’s new package to Ukraine has Canadians divided
TORONTO (TIP): When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rolled out a new economic package for war-torn Ukraine as he and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met briefly at a Halifax-area airport, a chain of reactions, both for and […]
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Mark Carney names Mark to head the US Embassy
TORONTO (TIP): Going by the adage that you trust your own tribesmen more than others has proven true, as Prime Minister Mark Carney has placed his trust in a fellow financial expert, Mark Wiseman, to […]
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