Fahim Iqbal
@fahimiqbal.bsky.social
Politics and Geography nerd interested about the Cold War, Russian and Ukrainian history in the 20th century to present day. Fan of Tottenham Hotspur, Toronto Maple Leafs (also Edmonton Oilers), Toronto Raptors and Toronto Blue Jays.
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Live shot of Jean Chretien responding to someone who said Canada should join the US.
January 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Live shot of Jean Chretien responding to someone who said Canada should join the US.
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Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Our Trust & Safety team has created a centralized hub housing all verified fundraisers related to the LA fires, which we'll continue to update throughout the coming days as they come in gfme.co/3DNAIlh
Donate to California Wildfires and Help Those in Need
Devastating wildfires are raging throughout California. Donate to verified California wildfire relief fundraisers, or start your own.
gfme.co
January 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Our Trust & Safety team has created a centralized hub housing all verified fundraisers related to the LA fires, which we'll continue to update throughout the coming days as they come in gfme.co/3DNAIlh
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Danish newspaper of tomorrow: Battle over Greenland
January 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Danish newspaper of tomorrow: Battle over Greenland
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Mark Carney considers run to replace Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau
https://www.ft.com/content/6591219d-3781-4785-9eb1-b868ce7dc00e
https://www.ft.com/content/6591219d-3781-4785-9eb1-b868ce7dc00e
Mark Carney considers run to replace Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau
Former Bank of England governor tipped to enter Liberal party leadership race despite low recognition
www.ft.com
January 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Mark Carney considers run to replace Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau
https://www.ft.com/content/6591219d-3781-4785-9eb1-b868ce7dc00e
https://www.ft.com/content/6591219d-3781-4785-9eb1-b868ce7dc00e
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Here's a story you likely missed today -- thousands of low-income Alberta adults who want to upgrade their education or improve their English to have better career opportunities no longer qualify for government help this school year: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbLeg #AbEd #AbPSE
Cuts to provincial training program left thousands without affordable access to continuing education | CBC News
More than 2,300 low-income students across Alberta lost access this school year to financial help for courses preparing them for work or post-secondary education after cuts to an aid program.
www.cbc.ca
January 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Here's a story you likely missed today -- thousands of low-income Alberta adults who want to upgrade their education or improve their English to have better career opportunities no longer qualify for government help this school year: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbLeg #AbEd #AbPSE
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SEVENTEEN!?!?!?!?
this is Luke Littler, who just won the world darts championship
he is 17 years old
he is 17 years old
January 4, 2025 at 5:39 AM
SEVENTEEN!?!?!?!?
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Every Night But This
Steve Driscoll
2016
Steve Driscoll
2016
January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Every Night But This
Steve Driscoll
2016
Steve Driscoll
2016
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Good morning, Bluesky!🌞☕
December 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Good morning, Bluesky!🌞☕
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South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial law, the first time such a measure had been imposed on the nation in more than four decades.
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament impeached Presisdent Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial, the first time such a measure had been imposed on the nation in more than four decades.
www.npr.org
December 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial law, the first time such a measure had been imposed on the nation in more than four decades.
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⚡️ NATO chief warns alliance 'unprepared' for Russian threats, calls for increased defense spending.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years.
NATO chief warns alliance 'unprepared' for Russian threats, calls for increased defense spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Dec. 12 that the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years, urging a shift to a wartime mindset with significantly ...
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:34 PM
⚡️ NATO chief warns alliance 'unprepared' for Russian threats, calls for increased defense spending.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years.
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“This way Georgia is dragged into Russia’s orbit & there is a feeling of now or never,” a Tbilisi university professor tells me. Our report for BBC News on a fifth night of protests in the Georgian capital. Camera: Anton Chicherov Producer: @bentavener.bsky.social Thanks to @annagvarish.bsky.social
A fifth night of protests in Tbilisi, Georgia - our BBC News report
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
December 2, 2024 at 10:59 PM
“This way Georgia is dragged into Russia’s orbit & there is a feeling of now or never,” a Tbilisi university professor tells me. Our report for BBC News on a fifth night of protests in the Georgian capital. Camera: Anton Chicherov Producer: @bentavener.bsky.social Thanks to @annagvarish.bsky.social
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do you guys think this is gonna work
November 25, 2024 at 10:58 PM
do you guys think this is gonna work
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“This is what actual fearlessness and courage looks like”
Dean Blundell, everyone!! In response to Caryma printing out a hard copy image of her harassing me!
Again, if you support or collaborate with Dean or Caryma in any way, leave my orbit.
Thanks!
Dean Blundell, everyone!! In response to Caryma printing out a hard copy image of her harassing me!
Again, if you support or collaborate with Dean or Caryma in any way, leave my orbit.
Thanks!
November 23, 2024 at 9:19 PM
“This is what actual fearlessness and courage looks like”
Dean Blundell, everyone!! In response to Caryma printing out a hard copy image of her harassing me!
Again, if you support or collaborate with Dean or Caryma in any way, leave my orbit.
Thanks!
Dean Blundell, everyone!! In response to Caryma printing out a hard copy image of her harassing me!
Again, if you support or collaborate with Dean or Caryma in any way, leave my orbit.
Thanks!
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Yup. EU outperforms in actual experience of the economy: nat’l health care, paid maternity & sick leave, subsidized daycare, vacays, pensions, public transportation, better & cheaper food & housing, cities designed around livability & sociability—despite GDP & very real Draghi/Letta report issues.
This is so true. Every time I read about how great our economy is compared to other countries, this life expectancy chart pops into my brain. The fixation on economic measures (it's all great!) is really missing huge underlying problems in the U.S. that are captured in health measures.
November 23, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Yup. EU outperforms in actual experience of the economy: nat’l health care, paid maternity & sick leave, subsidized daycare, vacays, pensions, public transportation, better & cheaper food & housing, cities designed around livability & sociability—despite GDP & very real Draghi/Letta report issues.
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real stupid. it is more likely for the war in Ukraine to end in a half decent negotiated settlement if Ukraine has the largest possible quantity of arms
November 23, 2024 at 2:58 AM
real stupid. it is more likely for the war in Ukraine to end in a half decent negotiated settlement if Ukraine has the largest possible quantity of arms
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First snowfall today so I think I'll enjoy a quiet evening by the fireplace reading one of my favourites. While my husband is downstairs watching his Winnipeg Jets and yelling at the tv.
November 22, 2024 at 11:13 PM
First snowfall today so I think I'll enjoy a quiet evening by the fireplace reading one of my favourites. While my husband is downstairs watching his Winnipeg Jets and yelling at the tv.
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I'm at the Halifax International Security Forum this weekend.
It's the first big meeting of NATO (and like-minded) countries since the U.S. election. Everyone is asking, like they were eight years ago: How the hell do we manage Trump?
I'm going to add some takeaways in this thread.
It's the first big meeting of NATO (and like-minded) countries since the U.S. election. Everyone is asking, like they were eight years ago: How the hell do we manage Trump?
I'm going to add some takeaways in this thread.
November 22, 2024 at 7:33 PM
I'm at the Halifax International Security Forum this weekend.
It's the first big meeting of NATO (and like-minded) countries since the U.S. election. Everyone is asking, like they were eight years ago: How the hell do we manage Trump?
I'm going to add some takeaways in this thread.
It's the first big meeting of NATO (and like-minded) countries since the U.S. election. Everyone is asking, like they were eight years ago: How the hell do we manage Trump?
I'm going to add some takeaways in this thread.
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last time Kendrick dropped the warriors won the chip…
👀🔥
👀🔥
November 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM
last time Kendrick dropped the warriors won the chip…
👀🔥
👀🔥
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November 22, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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The Toronto Maple Leafs Nylander era is amongst us.
#LeafsForever
#LeafsForever
November 22, 2024 at 8:21 PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs Nylander era is amongst us.
#LeafsForever
#LeafsForever
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On this day in 2002, 22 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
serebii.net/rubysapphire/
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
serebii.net/rubysapphire/
November 21, 2024 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2002, 22 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
serebii.net/rubysapphire/
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
serebii.net/rubysapphire/
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NEWSFLASH: Biden has finally authorized strikes deep into Russia with long-range weapons known as ATACMS.
We spoke with George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War to determine how this decision will affect the course of events on the front lines.
We spoke with George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War to determine how this decision will affect the course of events on the front lines.
November 17, 2024 at 8:05 PM
NEWSFLASH: Biden has finally authorized strikes deep into Russia with long-range weapons known as ATACMS.
We spoke with George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War to determine how this decision will affect the course of events on the front lines.
We spoke with George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War to determine how this decision will affect the course of events on the front lines.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Biden for first time authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia.
November 17, 2024 at 6:31 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Biden for first time authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia.