Air Canada apologizes for replacing Israel with the name ‘Palestinian territories’ on its planes’ maps

This slight didn’t fly under the radar. Air Canada was forced to apologize after it was discovered that some of its planes did not show Israel as a state on maps featured as part of their in-flight entertainment systems. The discrepancy was found on 40 of its aircrafts. X/@DahliaKurtz The carrier’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet … Read more

White House shares photos of Trump watching deadly strike against Houthi rebels — as it’s revealed US informed Russia of attack

The White House has shared images of President Donald Trump watching on a computer the deadly strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen, as the administration revealed it informed Russia about the attacks in an effort to bolster diplomatic communications, according to a report. An image shared by the White House of President Trump viewing the … Read more

Ukrainian allies urging Putin to accept US cease-fire proposal, commit to post-war security

A coalition of Ukrainian allies agreed Saturday to keep the “collective pressure” on Russia to accept President Trump’s ceasefire proposal, as they vowed to protect the embattled nation “on the land, at sea, and in the sky” once a deal is reached. The leaders of 26 countries – dubbed the “coalition of the willing” — … Read more

US influencer Sam Jones breaks silence after Australia baby wombat scandal

The controversial US influencer who fled Australia after snatching a baby wombat from its mother has hit back at the furor surrounding her stunt, claiming she is not a “villain.” In a furious statement posted to her Instagram page, Samantha Strable, also known as Sam Jones, suggested Australians were hypocritical in their treatment of native animals, … Read more

Islamic State leader Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, Abu Khadija, killed in Iraq

The leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraq’s prime minister announced on Friday. Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, or “Abu Khadija,” was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement. The prime minister … Read more

Zelensky calls Kursk operation a success as last troops leave Russian territory: ‘Mission accomplished’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday called his military’s operation in Kursk Oblast a success, as the last remnants of Kyiv’s forces leave the Russian territory they have occupied since August. Ukraine shocked the world with its bold offensive operation in the summer that at its height took control of an area about the size … Read more

US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

The US and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip under President Trump’s proposed postwar plan, American and Israeli officials told the Associated Press. The contacts with Sudan, Somalia and the breakaway region of Somalia known as Somaliland reflect … Read more