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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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Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijani Plane Crash Amid Rising Tensions

 

In a recent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following a tragic incident involving an Azerbaijani airliner. The plane, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed in Kazakhstan while attempting an emergency landing, resulting in the loss of 38 lives.

The Kremlin's statement highlighted that the crash occurred amid Ukrainian drone attacks, which led to Russian air defense systems being active in the area. However, the statement stopped short of directly attributing the crash to these defense systems. Survivors reported hearing loud noises before the crash, suggesting possible external interference.

This incident has further strained relations in the region, with both U.S. and Azerbaijani officials hinting at the involvement of an external weapon. Putin's apology, while significant, leaves many questions unanswered as investigations continue.

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