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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tel Aviv installation commemorates fallen Israeli soldiers
STORY: :: An installation in Tel Aviv commemorates Israeli soldiers who have died since October 7, 2023 :: Tel Aviv, Israel :: July 21, 2025 :: Marcy Tatelbaum, Mother of a fallen Israeli soldier "We came to this amazing initiative here today where there's a chair for every soldier that has fallen since October 7th. And our son is one of the soldiers who fell on June 28, 2024, in Gaza. He was a tank commander. And we're here basically to remember the sacrifice that all of these soldiers have given for this country, our beloved country, and what they have done so that we could continue living here and grow and thrive and hopefully continue as a people.״ People walking past the chairs lingered to look at the photos, located in Tel Aviv's hottest spot for summer tourists and sea and sport-loving Israelis. The installation was initiated by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Foreign Ministry with the aim of "commemorating those who sacrificed their lives so the lives of so many other Israelis could go on," said a representative of the Diaspora Affairs Ministry. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Federal minister Olszewski to visit Jasper this week to discuss wildfire recovery
Federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience Eleanor Olszewski will be in Jasper this week to meet with Mayor Richard Ireland, local officials and business owners to discuss the area's recovery from the 2024 wildfire. There will be one-year commemoration events in Jasper throughout the week. 'This is a tragic event that left a scar, left its mark, not only on the national park and on the town, but on the residents of Jasper as well,' Olszewski said during a press availability Friday. She said she will have 'further discussions as well with respect to the rebuilding of Jasper and all of its components.' She highlighted hotel owners as one of the groups she wants to meet when she heads to the Rockies. Olszewski is the lone Alberta MP in the federal Liberal cabinet. She represents the riding of Edmonton Centre. But Olszewski reserved comment on a report commissioned by the Municipality of Jasper that criticized the province for its response to the fire. The report stated that the Alberta government 'created political challenges' when it came to wildfire response. Premier Danielle Smith demanded Friday that Jasper officials apologize for the report. 'I will have more to say about it in the coming days,' said Olszewski, who stressed that while the report was commissioned by the town, it was produced by an independent body. As Olszewski will be in Jasper to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the wildfire, she has her eye on yet another hectic summer wildfire season nationwide. As of Friday, there were 561 active wildfires burning across the country. So far in 2025, there have been about 3,000 wildfires that have sparked across the country, and a total of 5.5 million hectares have burned. Firefighting help has been brought in from Mexico, Costa Rica, the United States, New Zealand, Australia and Chile to help battle wildfires. In Alberta, there have been a total of 802 wildfires so far, with 62 of them still active. More than 670,000 hectares have burned. And while much of Alberta has experienced rainy, cool conditions for the past couple of days, the forecast for most of Western Canada is for the rest of summer to be hotter and dryer than normal. 'Wildfire activity is expected to increase, and persist to well above average conditions across much of Western Canada, with the highest fire danger in southern British Columbia,' said Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson. 'Dry conditions are expected to intensify in the coming weeks, particularly in the west and the north.' He said that insured costs from wildfire damage in 2024 totaled $8.5 billion across Canada. The feds announced Friday that they have pledged $11.7 million to create a new Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada, which will bring together domestic governments, get international input and look at innovative ways that wildfires can be tackled in years to come. It will also look to embrace Indigenous knowledge when it comes to forest management and wildfire mitigation. 'We are here for you now, and we'll be here for you when it's time to return home, and time to rebuild,' said Olszewski. Related Premier Smith demands apology from Jasper for critical wildfire report 'So many people crying': Jasper fire deputy chief reflects on blaze, recovery You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Myanmar junta chief attends Aung San memorial for first time since 2021 coup, daughter Suu Kyi remains jailed
YANGON, July 19 — Myanmar's junta chief yesterday attended annual commemorations for the country's assassinated independence hero for the first time since the military seized power more than four years ago. Known affectionately as 'Bogyoke' (General), Aung San led Myanmar's battle for independence from Britain but was gunned down in July 1947, just months before his dream was finally realised. His daughter Aung San Suu Kyi — who was two at the time of his death — became a democracy figurehead, Nobel laureate, and nemesis of the military. Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing attended the wreath-laying ceremony yesterday at the Martyrs' Mausoleum in Yangon, the former capital, footage broadcast by state media MRTV showed. He was joined at the monument next to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda by other top military generals commemorating Aung San's killing. It is the first time Min Aung Hlaing has attended the event since he took power in 2021, and comes as his military fights anti-coup forces around the country and prepares to hold an election that has been criticised by international monitors. Born in 1915 under British colonial rule, Aung San became leader of nationalist fighters in what was then Burma — making him the founder of Myanmar's military. He remains a deeply revered figure and a core factor behind his daughter's enduring popularity. She has been detained since the coup and spent her 80th birthday last month — and yesterday's remembrance of her father's killing — in junta detention serving a raft of lengthy sentences. — AFP
Russia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Kremlin comments on rumors of Putin-Trump-Xi meeting
The Kremlin has nothing to say about a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming World War II commemoration in China, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The ceremony, marking the 80th anniversary of Tokyo's defeat in WWII, is expected to take place in Beijing in early September – and Putin has already accepted Xi's invitation to attend, when the Chinese leader was visiting Moscow for the Victory Day celebrations. 'We know nothing about the possibility of such a meeting,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS, responding to a report by the Times on Friday which claimed that Beijing is considering using the occasion to host a trilateral summit. Last month, Trump said President Xi had invited him and First Lady Melania Trump to visit China during what he described as a 'very good' phone call focused on trade. However, there has been no official confirmation of any specific date from Washington or Beijing. Analysts quoted by the Times suggested the anniversary could offer a symbolic platform for the three powers to engage in dialogue amid worsening global tensions. The British paper further claimed that Beijing 'tacitly encouraged speculation' on the subject by refusing to deny similar reports by Japan's Kyodo News last month. Chinese scholar Jin Canrong told Guancha that a joint appearance by Xi, Putin, and Trump at the military parade would 'send a powerful message to the world.' While Trump has publicly pushed for a resolution to the Ukraine conflict and reengaged with Russian leadership since returning to office in January, frustration has grown over stalled negotiations. On Monday, Trump threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia's trading partners if no breakthrough is achieved within 50 days. Trump has also escalated a trade dispute with China, resulting in a tit-for-tat tariff standoff that peaked with 145% US duties on Chinese imports. Relations eased somewhat after a temporary deal was reached to reduce restrictions on key exports and freeze the tariffs at 30% and 10% respectively.
CBC
7 days ago
- General
- CBC
Park commemorating 2016 wildfire opens in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray has unveiled a new park to commemorate the resilience of the community after the 2016 wildfire. The park, called Reflections Lookout, as well as a playground named after Emily Ryan, is located in the northeast corner of Beacon Hill. Emily Ryan, 15, died in head-on collision during the mass evacuation of the city and surrounding communities in 2016. Aaron Hodgson, 19, her stepmother's nephew, was also killed in the crash. Ryan's father Cranley served as a deputy chief with the Wood Buffalo fire department during that time. "To me, it's a sacred space that commemorates what was lost," he said during the opening ceremony. He thanked the community for standing by their family. "Many of us suffered a loss during that evacuation. There were houses, belongings, material things, pets — all important," he said. "I lost a daughter in the middle of the confusion and fear. It is the deepest pain that a parent can know. But the community refused to let us grieve alone." He called the park "one meaningful symbol" of the rebuilding. "It's our sincere hope that this location can serve as a lasting, fitting and appropriate memory for you, in Emily's honour," said Wood Buffalo's mayor Sandy Bowman. "We also hope we can provide the same for all those that were impacted by what happened on May 3, 2016." The park incorporates a trail featuring the words of different community members, including first responders. "At the end of the trail, you'll find a lookout — a peaceful place with beautiful views of Fort McMurray," said Keith Smith, director of public works with the municipality of Wood Buffalo. "Reflection Lookout is much more than just a park," he said. "It's a place that grows with the community and supports healing." Acting fire chief Rob van Hecke said the "park stands as a symbol of the balance we've worked hard to achieve." While it is a space for reflection, healing and remembrance, he said, it's also a space "that belongs to everyone — a welcoming place to connect, to find calm, to draw strength, and to move forward." He hopes that it "will inspire comfort, hope and renewed resilience" in the community. Keith Smith, Director Of Public Works at Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, echoed that sentiment. "I believe it's vitally important for the community as a place to reflect. But I see more as a place to connect and really to look ahead. What does Fort McMurray have? We're here. We're moving forward."
