Sunday, June 29, 2025

What a Rwanda-DR Congo peace agreement could mean for their conflict and the U.S.

Officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo shaking hands

Officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement in the White House on Friday, aiming to end a complex and long-running conflict. The peace deal, brokered by the U.S., includes American access to critical minerals in the DR Congo.



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6815603?cmp=rss

Idaho police say 2 killed after responding firefighters attacked by active shooter

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An Idaho sheriff says two people were killed after firefighters responding to a blaze were fired upon near Coeur d'Alene on Sunday and that police are "taking sniper fire."



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/idaho-firefighters-shooting-1.7573988?cmp=rss

Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree on the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the production and use of anti-personnel mines, the presidential website said on Sunday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine-on-track-to-withdraw-from-ottawa-convention-banning-anti-personnel-mines-1.7573868?cmp=rss

Russia launched its largest aerial attack since war began, Ukraine says

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Russia launched its biggest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight, a Ukrainian official said Sunday, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the three-year-old war.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-attacks-on-ukraine-1.7573757?cmp=rss

More 'soft power signals': On heels of King's visit, Prince Edward takes week-long trip to P.E.I., Ontario

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Prince Edward, King Charles's younger brother, is focusing on a range of issues during his week-long trip to Canada, including support of young Canadians and the military. His visit will also focus on issues that have become a priority for the Crown in Canada and send signals of the soft power the monarchy can try to wield.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-edward-visit-princess-of-wales-misses-ascot-royal-horses-rcmp-1.7572753?cmp=rss