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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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Kremlin and Trump: Navigating Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Tensions

The Kremlin has announced ongoing efforts to collaborate with the United States on a potential peace settlement in Ukraine, despite recent tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump expressed frustration after Putin criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's credibility, suggesting secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers as a potential consequence.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Moscow remains committed to working with Washington to rebuild bilateral relations and explore ideas for resolving the Ukrainian conflict. While progress is reportedly being made, Peskov acknowledged the complexity of the process and the absence of concrete details at this stage.

Trump, who has positioned himself as a peacemaker, reiterated his desire to end the three-year conflict in Ukraine, warning of the risks of escalation into a global confrontation. Despite his disappointment with Putin, Trump expressed optimism about gradual progress in the negotiations.

The situation underscores the delicate balance of diplomacy required to address the ongoing crisis, with both leaders navigating their respective frustrations and aspirations for peace.

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