Ukraine to retaliate against Israel – envoy
Ukraine is ready to respond in kind to Israel’s introduction of electronic visas, as the country has denied entry to many of its citizens, Kiev’s envoy in Tel Aviv has announced. Israel signed a visa-free agreement with Ukraine in 2010, but has recently rolled out electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) for citizens of visa-exempt countries. The […]
A Tale of Two Disputes: Philippines and Territorial Claims
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Phnom Penh In the realm of international relations, territorial disputes often serve as contentious flashpoints that test the diplomatic acumen and resolve of nations. The Philippines, a Southeast Asian archipelago nation, finds itself embroiled in two such disputes with its neighbors, China and Malaysia. These disputes, while different in nature, reveal […]
Canada Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a Terrorist Group: Urges Canadians in Iran to Depart
Luke Allen Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com In a pivotal and resolute move, Canada has officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the Criminal Code, reflecting a unanimous vote by Members of Parliament. This significant action places Canada in alignment with the United States, which took similar measures […]