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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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Hostage Deal Breakthrough Amidst Mourning in Israel

In a significant development, mediators have successfully brokered a breakthrough in the Gaza hostage deal, bringing hope amidst the ongoing conflict. The agreement comes as Israel mourns the tragic loss of the Bibas family, who were among the youngest hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas militants.

The deal, finalized in Cairo, involves the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the bodies of Israeli hostages. This breakthrough is expected to ease tensions and maintain the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The agreement was reached just as a funeral procession for Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, took place in Rishon LeZion, Israel.

The Bibas family, who were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, have become a symbol of the trauma suffered by Israel during the conflict. Thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects, carrying Israeli flags and orange balloons, a new symbol of mourning for the hostages.

The ceasefire deal, brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages and around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in its first phase. The second phase is expected to involve the release of the remaining hostages and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

As the world watches, the hope is that this breakthrough will pave the way for lasting peace and the swift return of all remaining hostages.





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