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U.S. launches ‘major combat operations’ in Iran as Canada urges caution
Anti-riot police in central Tehran in front of a state building covered with a billboard depicting the destruction of a U.S. aircraft carrier. (Credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) In the early hours of Feb. 28, explosions were reported across Tehran and the U.S. confirmed they were not just watching; they were involved. In an eight-minute video posted to Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the American military had begun “major combat operations in Iran,”

Jennifer William
5 days ago2 min read


Starbucks replaces Milltown at STU, sparks debate over values and identity
Kevin McMurray works at the Starbucks in the Great Hall Café at St. Thomas University. (Photo by Suzanne Shah/AQ) Starting September...

Suzanne Shah
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Commentary: Doha and the end of safe cities
An Israeli air strike in Qatar's capital killed five members of the Palestinian Hamas group. (Credit: Reuters/CNN) On Sept. 9, Israel...

Suzanne Shah
Sep 14, 20253 min read


‘It’s one of the great crimes of the 21st century:’ STU prof reacts to Israel breaking ceasefire with Hamas
On March 18, Israeli forces killed over 400 people in Gaza in overnight attacks, which officially broke the ceasefire agreement the nation signed with Hamas that began on Jan. 19.

Jonas May
Mar 31, 20253 min read


STU professor calls Trump's comments a ‘horrific violation’ of international law
While Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting Washington, President Donald Trump said he wants the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, displacing all of the Palestinians in the region. “The Gaza Strip would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of the fighting,” said Trump in a press conference.

Jonas May
Feb 17, 20253 min read
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