Source link Ottawa must bolster its military capabilities in the Arctic, PM Justin Trudeau says Canada unveiled an updated defense policy document on Monday, envisioning a massive spending program for years to come. Ottawa now plans to invest nearly $6 billion over the next five years, and more than $53 billion over the next 20 […]
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Boeing mulls sale of defense assets – Bloomberg — RT Business News
Source link The divestment is reportedly expected to boost the balance sheet of the crisis-hit aerospace multinational Boeing might sell at least two of its defense unit businesses to improve its finances amid mounting safety concerns, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions. The world’s second largest aircraft manufacturer by market […]
US mulls using Guantanamo to host Haiti migrants – CNN — RT World News
Source link People fleeing the violent unrest in on the island could be processed at the notorious military facility, the outlet has reported The US could use the notorious Guantanamo Bay military facility in Cuba to process migrants fleeing the violence in Haiti, CNN has reported, citing an unnamed American official. Washington is bracing for […]
EU mulls using frozen Russian assets for military support of Ukraine – Borrel — RT World News
Source link The funds belonging to Moscow’s central bank have accrued nearly €4.4 billion in interest over the past year The EU is discussing the option of using profits generated by frozen Russian assets for not only reconstruction in Ukraine, but also for military support, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said. EU […]
India mulls new oil projects with Russia — RT India
Source link Crude will continue to be the main energy source during the transition to renewables, the chairman of a state-owned company has said State-owned energy firm Oil India Limited is interested in joining new oil projects in Russia, a top company official has said. The company is assessing the opportunities and carrying out due […]
EU mulls naval mission in Red Sea – media — RT World News
Source link If agreed, the European operation could be launched in February, Euractiv reported The EU is considering sending a naval mission to the Red Sea to protect key shipping routes from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen, the bloc’s diplomats have told Euractiv. EU ambassadors are expected to discuss the relevant proposal, coming from […]
Latin American leader mulls plan to force through radical reforms — RT World News
Source link A plebiscite could put pressure on any Argentine lawmakers who oppose changes, President Javier Milei has said Newly inaugurated Argentine President Javier Milei is “on the warpath” against the National Congress and could put pressure on the legislature by holding public votes on policy proposals, La Nacion reported on Wednesday. Argentine law allows […]
EU mulls relaunching WTO case against US – Bloomberg — RT Business News
Source link The complaint is related to steel and aluminum tariffs imposed during the Trump administration The EU is considering reopening a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US over steel and aluminum tariffs, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The trade row started in 2018 when then-US […]
White House mulls new immigration rules to break gridlock on Ukraine aid – Reuters — RT World News
Source link The GOP has demanded tighter border security in a swap for approving new funds for Kiev The administration of US President Joe Biden is considering tightening immigration controls in order to persuade the Republicans to sign on to a behemoth security package for Ukraine and Israel, Reuters reported on Thursday. The GOP Senators […]
Israel mulls flooding Hamas tunnels – WSJ — RT World News
Source link The plan could spell a humanitarian disaster for water-stressed Gaza, the newspaper says Israel is considering using seawater to flood the extensive network of tunnels under Gaza, used by Hamas militants to smuggle goods in and out of the Palestinian enclave, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources. According to US […]
Transwoman footballer mulls lawsuit over opponents’ boycott – media — RT World News
Source link Some female players reportedly feared facing her, after one suffered a knee injury on the pitch A transgender woman in Britain is considering a discrimination lawsuit, after being forced to quit her football club due to a series of refusals by other teams to face her on the field, local media reported on […]