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Mark Carney: The Economist Who Took on Trump and Won

  Mark Carney, a former central banker, has emerged as Canada’s prime minister following a dramatic election that reshaped the political landscape. His victory was fueled by a surge of nationalism in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and trade policies. Trump’s threats to annex Canada as the “51st state” and impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods galvanized voters, turning Carney’s Liberal Party from underdogs to champions of Canadian sovereignty. Carney’s campaign centered on defending Canada’s independence and rebuilding its economy to reduce reliance on the United States. His experience as governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England lent credibility to his promises of economic resilience. In his victory speech, Carney declared, “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, ever happen”. The election results marked a stunning comeback for the Liberals, who were initially projected to lose to the oppositi...

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Escalation in the West Bank: Israel’s Deadliest Raids Since Gaza Conflict

 

In a significant escalation, Israeli forces have launched their deadliest raids in the West Bank since the onset of the Gaza war. The Israeli military reported the killing of five militants, including a local commander, in the occupied territory. This operation, which took place in the city of Jenin, marks the most intense military action in the West Bank in recent years.

The raids have resulted in a total of 16 fatalities over the past two days, making it the deadliest Israeli operation in the West Bank since the conflict with Hamas began. The ongoing violence has raised concerns among international officials, who fear that the conflict could extend further from Gaza into the West Bank.

The United Nations has urged Israel to halt its operations to prevent further escalation and potential extension of the war. Despite these calls, the situation remains tense, with both sides bracing for further confrontations.


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