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As of 08 February 2026, the legal proceedings against Jimmy Lai Chee-ying (黎智英), the 78-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily and Next Digital, have reached a critical juncture in Hong Kong. Following a marathon trial lasting 156 days, a landmark sentencing is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning. Latest Update: Sentencing Scheduled The Hong […]

NUUK, Greenland — In a direct diplomatic counter-manoeuvre to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed ambitions to annex Greenland, Canada officially opened its first consulate in the territory’s capital on Friday. The move, mirrored by France, signals a hardening of Arctic alliances as the “Greenland Crisis” enters a volatile new phase. The Canadian mission in Nuuk,

As of 06 February 2026, Giorgia Meloni continues to serve as the Prime Minister of Italy (officially the President of the Council of Ministers). Having assumed office in October 2022, Meloni is the first woman to lead the Italian government and currently stands as one of the most prominent conservative voices in the European Union.

MILAN, Italy — In a historic display of national pride and continuity, Italian President Sergio Mattarella officially declared the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games open this evening, 06 February 2026, at the iconic San Siro Stadium. The 84-year-old head of state, who recently marked a record-breaking ten years in office, arrived at the ceremony in

HAVANA, Cuba — As of 04 February 2026, the Republic of Cuba is facing a critical geopolitical and economic crossroads. Following a week of escalating tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on the island’s socialist government, threatening severe tariffs on any nation—specifically targeting Mexico—that continues to supply Cuba with oil. While Havana expresses

Legendary Marvel Artist Sal Buscema, “Our Pal Sal,” Passes Away at 89 January 26, 2026 – Silvio “Sal” Buscema, the prolific and beloved comic book artist whose dynamic pencils defined Marvel’s Bronze Age and brought iconic power to characters like the Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man for generations of fans, has died. He was 89. His

Former Minister Kirsty Duncan Focuses on Health and Advocacy Following Distinguished Career OTTAWA, January 26, 2026 – Contrary to misinformation circulating online, The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, the former Liberal Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North and a former federal minister, is alive and continues her work as a prominent cancer advocate. Recent online searches conflate

Robert Jenrick: Conservative MP and Immigration Hardliner Newark, January 15, 2026 – Robert Jenrick, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Newark, has become a key figure in British politics following his tenure as Minister of State for Immigration and his unsuccessful bid for Conservative leadership in 2024. Known for his shift from centrist views to

Canada Updates Travel Advisory for Egypt: Exercise High Degree of Caution Amid Regional Tensions Ottawa, January 10, 2026 – The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for Egypt, recommending that Canadians exercise a high degree of caution due to ongoing regional tensions, the threat of terrorism, and potential natural disasters such as earthquakes

Russia’s Oreshnik Missile: Hypersonic Threat and Strategic Implications Ottawa, January 9, 2026 – Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, first used in combat in November 2024, represents a significant advancement in hypersonic weaponry, challenging global defence systems and reshaping strategic balances in Europe and beyond. Development and History The Oreshnik, named after the Russian word for