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Washington Pressures Kyiv With Threats to Halt Military Aid

  People stand at a makeshift memorial for the victims who were killed when a Russian missile hit an apartment building on Wednesday, , in Ternopil, Ukraine. The United States has reportedly escalated pressure on Ukraine by threatening to cut off intelligence sharing and weapons supplies unless Kyiv agrees to the framework of a U.S.-brokered peace deal. According to sources familiar with the matter, Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan that aligns with several of Russia’s demands, including requiring Kyiv to cede additional territory, reduce the size of its military, and abandon aspirations to join NATO . The move marks the most intense pressure Ukraine has faced from Washington during the war. U.S. officials are said to be pushing for Ukraine to sign the framework by next Thursday, signaling a desire to bring the conflict to a close even if it requires significant concessions from Kyiv. One source noted bluntly, “They want to stop the war and want Ukraine to pa...

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Canada Secures Landmark $70B UAE Investment to Boost Critical Sectors

 

Prime Minister Mark Carney, middle, stands with Abdulrahman Al Neyadi, Ambassador of the UAE to Canada, left, and Dr. Yousef Al Obaidli, Director General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, as he visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.


Prime Minister Mark Carney has concluded his visit to Abu Dhabi with a major economic breakthrough: the United Arab Emirates has pledged $70 billion in investments into Canada. The announcement marks one of the largest foreign investment commitments in Canadian history, underscoring the growing trade relationship between the two nations.

During his trip, Carney emphasized Canada’s ambition to expand its role in global innovation and resource development. He revealed that Ottawa is finalizing a $1 billion project to expand critical minerals processing capacity, a move designed to strengthen Canada’s supply of essential materials for clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.

The investment pledge comes at a time when Canada is seeking to diversify its trade partnerships beyond the United States. Carney highlighted Canada’s strengths in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and life sciences, noting that the UAE’s capital infusion will help commercialize these sectors and create new jobs.

The visit also carried geopolitical weight, as discussions touched on regional instability, including the ongoing war in Sudan. Despite these challenges, Carney’s meetings with UAE leaders, including Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., reinforced a shared commitment to deepening economic ties.

This agreement signals a strategic shift in Canada’s economic policy, aligning with Carney’s broader mission to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade and attract trillions in new investment. For Canada, the UAE’s $70-billion pledge represents not only financial capital but also a vote of confidence in its future as a hub for innovation, sustainability, and global trade.

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