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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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Alberta Health Services Board Dismissed Amid Investigation Controversy


In a dramatic turn of events, the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Board was dismissed on the same day a critical investigation report was due. The report, which was set to delve into allegations of political interference and questionable procurement practices, has sparked widespread speculation about the timing of the board's removal.

Former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos had initiated the investigation, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in surgical contracts and medical supply procurement. Her dismissal earlier this year, followed by the board's removal, has led to accusations of attempts to suppress findings that could implicate high-level officials.

The Auditor General of Alberta is now probing the matter, while the controversy continues to unfold, leaving many questioning the transparency and accountability within Alberta's healthcare system.

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