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Ukraine Sends Specialist Teams to Counter Drone Threats

A Ukrainian military instructor demonstrates the operation of an interceptor drone designed to destroy Russian attack drones in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, March 11, 2026. Ukraine has deployed military and engineering units to five Middle Eastern countries —the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan —to help intercept drones and strengthen air‑defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.  The teams, composed of specialist counter‑drone personnel , are advising local forces and assisting in neutralizing Iranian-made Shahed drones , which have increasingly targeted civilian and critical infrastructure during the ongoing Iran conflict. Ukrainian officials say the mission aims to bolster regional security and pave the way for long‑term defense cooperation agreements .  President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian security council secretary Rustem Umerov emphasized that while Middle Eastern partners focus on ballistic missile threats, Ukrainian un...
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Canada Ends Work Permit Applications for Visitors

 

Effective August 28, 2024, visitors to Canada can no longer apply for work permits from within the country. This abrupt policy change by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to manage the number of temporary residents and maintain the integrity of the immigration system.

The policy, initially set to expire on February 28, 2025, was terminated ahead of schedule due to concerns about abuse and the need to streamline the immigration process. Visitors who had previously been able to apply for work permits without leaving Canada must now explore alternative routes to work legally in the country.

This change underscores the government’s commitment to tightening immigration rules and addressing issues related to temporary foreign workers.


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