Skip to main content

Featured

Iran Seals Its Borders Online as Protests Escalate Nationwide

            Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves in his meeting with a group of students in Tehran. Iran found itself largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities imposed a sweeping internet blackout aimed at containing rapidly expanding anti‑government protests. Phone calls failed to connect, flights were cancelled, and even domestic news sites updated only sporadically as the government tightened control over information flows. The unrest, which began late last month over soaring inflation, has since grown into the country’s largest wave of demonstrations in three years, with reports of protests in every province and dozens of deaths documented by rights groups. Images circulating before the blackout showed fires burning in major cities and crowds confronting security forces. In a televised address, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused demonstrators of acting on behalf of foreign adversaries, warning that Tehr...
Post a Comment
Read more

article

Labels

Trump's Tariff Shake-Up: Global Trade Faces New Challenges


On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping 10% tariffs on imports from all trading partners, marking a significant escalation in global trade tensions. These tariffs, described as "baseline," aim to address what Trump perceives as unfair trade practices and chronic trade deficits. While the announcement has sent ripples across international markets, the specific impact on Canada remains uncertain.

Canada, a close trading partner of the U.S., has previously faced tariffs on steel, aluminum, and energy imports under Trump's administration. The new measures could further strain bilateral relations and affect key Canadian industries. Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly preparing Canada's response, as the trade war becomes a central issue in the upcoming federal election.

Trump's move has sparked debates among economists and policymakers, with critics warning of potential economic fallout and supporters praising the tariffs as a step toward "economic independence". As the global trade landscape shifts, countries are bracing for the ripple effects of this bold policy change. 


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment