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  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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Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners Amid Chaotic Hostage Handover

 

In a dramatic turn of events, Israel has delayed the scheduled release of 110 Palestinian prisoners following chaotic scenes during the handover of Israeli hostages by Hamas. The decision came after three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals were released as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the chaotic conditions under which the hostages were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross. He described the scenes as "shocking" and "horrific," and announced that the release of Palestinian prisoners would be postponed until the safe exit of all Israeli hostages is guaranteed.

The hostages, including 20-year-old Agam Berger, 29-year-old Arbel Yehoud, and 80-year-old Gadi Moses, were surrounded by large crowds of Hamas fighters and onlookers during the handover. Netanyahu's office branded the 110 Palestinian prisoners set to be freed as "terrorists" and emphasized that their release would be delayed until the safety of the remaining hostages could be ensured.

The ceasefire agreement, which went into effect on January 19, has seen the release of 15 hostages so far, with a total of 33 Israeli hostages expected to be freed over several weeks. Talks are ongoing in Egypt to extend the ceasefire, initially set to last six weeks.

The delay in the release of Palestinian prisoners has added another layer of complexity to the already fragile ceasefire agreement. As displaced Palestinians return to their homes in Gaza, many find their neighborhoods reduced to rubble, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

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