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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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Rafah's Ruins: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds

The city of Rafah, once home to 300,000 residents, now lies in ruins as Israel intensifies its military operations in the Gaza Strip. Explosions echo day and night, leveling homes and displacing thousands. Residents fear that Rafah is being transformed into a "humanitarian zone," described by some as a sealed-off camp.

The ongoing blockade, which began on March 2, has left Gaza's 2.3 million residents without access to food or medical supplies. United Nations agencies warn of impending mass hunger and disease, marking the worst conditions since the conflict began in October 2023.

Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have stalled, leaving the region in a state of uncertainty. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community faces mounting pressure to address the plight of Gaza's civilians.

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