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Toronto Maple Leafs roster update: Three players on waivers before preseason clash vs Montreal Canadiens
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed Travis Boyd, Vinni Lettieri, and Benoit-Olivier Groulx on waivers, trimming their roster. Ahead of their Montreal Canadiens preseason game, the team revealed a projected lineup, showcasing Max Domi and John Tavares on key lines, with Anthony Stolarz starting in net, offering a glimpse of the core.
Colombia President Gustavo Petro shrugs off US cancellation of his visa
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s US visa was revoked following his participation in a pro-Palestine protest at the UN General Assembly. Petro dismissed the decision, citing his Italian citizenship and global identity. The US State Department attributed the cancellation to “reckless and incendiary actions,” while a consultant suggested it politically benefits Petro by framing him as…
Slovakia resists push to quickly quit Russian oil
Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini informed Donald Trump that his nation will not swiftly abandon Russian oil supplies. Despite Trump’s pressure on EU holdouts to cut Moscow’s war funding, Slovakia cites technological hurdles and limited alternative routes. Pellegrini emphasized the need for diversification, seeking multiple energy sources rather than replacing Russian dependence with American.
Curbs set to ‘snap back’; Iran recalls envoys to France, Britain, Germany
Iran has recalled its ambassadors to France, Britain, and Germany after the E3 nations triggered a mechanism to reinstate international sanctions on Tehran. The Iranian foreign ministry condemned this “irresponsible” decision, summoning the envoys for consultations. This move follows the E3’s formal invocation of the “snapback” mechanism, potentially reimposing UN sanctions within 30 days.