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Alberta Stands Alone: Refuses to Sign Joint Statement on Trump Tariffs

  In a surprising turn of events, Alberta has refused to sign a joint statement from the first ministers' meeting regarding the Trump administration's proposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Premier Danielle Smith, who attended the meeting virtually, stated that Alberta cannot support the federal government's plan if it includes energy export tariffs.  The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, aimed to present a united front against the U.S. tariff threats. However, Smith's refusal to sign the statement has highlighted the province's unique concerns about the potential impact on its energy sector. Alberta's oil and gas industry, which is Canada's largest export to the U.S., could face significant financial pressure if the tariffs are implemented. Smith emphasized that Alberta will take whatever actions are necessary to protect its economy and the livelihoods of its residents. This stance has sparked a debate among the premiers, with some urging unit...
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels target Iranian-bound ship in Red Sea



A ship carrying oil products from Brazil to Iran was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday, causing minor damage but no injuries to its crew, authorities said.

The Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Star Iris was hit by two missiles while sailing south through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they targeted an “American” vessel in retaliation for the “Zionist crimes” in Gaza and the “American-British aggression” in Yemen. However, they did not provide any evidence to support their claim.

The Star Iris was heading to Bandar Khomeini, a port in southwestern Iran that is the main destination for Iranian oil exports. Iran is the main supporter and supplier of weapons to the Houthis, who have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen since 2015.

The attack on the Star Iris is the latest in a series of Houthi missile strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, which are vital routes for global trade and energy. The rebels have also targeted Saudi oil facilities, airports, and military bases in the region.

The U.S. and the U.K. have conducted several airstrikes against the Houthis’ missile launch sites and arsenals in recent weeks, in an effort to protect the freedom of navigation and prevent further escalation. The U.N. has also called for a ceasefire and a political solution to end the conflict in Yemen, which has caused the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

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