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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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Hezbollah Leader’s Death Sends Shockwaves Across the Middle East

 

The death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has sent shockwaves throughout Lebanon and the wider Middle East. The militant group confirmed on Saturday that Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut.

Nasrallah’s death has elicited a range of emotions across the region. In Lebanon, many supporters of Hezbollah are mourning the loss of their leader, with tears and public displays of grief. Conversely, in other parts of the Middle East, his death has been met with a mix of relief and celebration, reflecting the divisive nature of his leadership.

International reactions have also been polarized. U.S. President Joe Biden described the killing as “a measure of justice for his many victims,” while Iran’s Supreme Leader condemned the airstrike, calling it an "Israeli massacre".

Nasrallah had been a prominent figure in Middle Eastern politics for decades, known for his staunch opposition to Israel and his influence over Hezbollah’s military and political strategies. His death marks a significant turning point in the region’s geopolitical landscape, with potential implications for future conflicts and alliances.


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