Forest fires have wreaked havoc in Canada’s Western Canadian region since Friday, prompting the evacuation of 6,600 people in Alberta. The Wood Buffalo Regional Municipality declared a “local emergency,” leading to evacuation orders for several neighborhoods in Fort McMurray. Roads and highways were congested with fleeing vehicles as the fires rapidly spread, covering an area of 209 square kilometers in Alberta alone. Across the country, officials reported 134 active fires, with 43 deemed out of control.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/iha-2024-05-15_09-12-39_737434.mp4?_=1Speaking at the 13th Meeting of High Security Officials in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a new round of direct negotiations with Ukraine will be announced shortly. He recalled that Istanbul hosted the first round on May 16 and said Russia will continue to demand the repeal of laws in Ukraine that restrict the Russian language, culture, and the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Lavrov reiterated that Ukraine’s neutral status remains a key demand in peace efforts.
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