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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
Mar 22 min read


‘Dreams were shattered’: Voices from Ukraine gathering at STU
Alisa Los presented her short film, Memorabilia, at the Voices for Ukraine community gathering. (Credit: Peter Gross) On Wednesday, Feb. 25, a small community group gathered at St. Thomas University for the first Ukrainian-focused event since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The evening was filled with short documentary screenings by Ukrainian students with reflections and perspectives. It also included an informal discussion. The event was hosted by the Inte
Gisele Gallibois
Mar 22 min read


Western leaders back Trump’s ceasefire proposal, raises questions over Ukraine’s territorial future
Western leaders call for an immediate halt to the war in Ukraine, even if this might benefit Russia. (Credit: Financial Times) Western leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate halt to fighting in Ukraine, signalling a renewed push toward negotiations with Russia. The joint statement, released Oct. 25 from Ottawa, said that the “current line of contact”

Polina Kozlova
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Explainer: What does Poland’s drone incident mean for NATO, war in Ukraine?
On Sep. 9, 2025, Russian drones entered Poland's airspace. (Credit: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP/Getty Images ) On Sept. 9, a wave of...

Polina Kozlova
Sep 15, 20252 min read
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