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New Energy Partnership to Be Announced in Calgary

  Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, seen here together last month, have been discussing a potential agreement focused on the energy sector for months.  Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are expected to unveil a major energy deal in Calgary this Thursday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The agreement is anticipated to focus on advancing clean energy initiatives while balancing Alberta’s traditional oil and gas strengths. Carney, who has been a vocal advocate for sustainable finance and climate-conscious investment, is set to join Smith in highlighting how the deal could position Alberta as a leader in energy transition. While details remain under wraps, the announcement is expected to emphasize collaboration between government and industry, aiming to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen Canada’s role in global energy markets. The Calgary event underscores the growing importa...
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Gaza Aid Crisis: Soup Kitchens Shut Down Amid Israeli Blockade

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deepened as World Central Kitchen, a leading aid organization, announced the closure of its community soup kitchens due to Israel’s ongoing blockade. The kitchens, which had been serving 133,000 meals per day and baking 80,000 loaves of bread, have run out of food supplies, leaving thousands without access to daily sustenance.

The blockade, imposed by Israel on March 2, has severely restricted the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, exacerbating food shortages and malnutrition. Aid agencies warn that the situation is pushing the population toward starvation, with nearly 10,000 children already treated for acute malnutrition this year.

José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, expressed frustration over the stalled aid deliveries, stating that trucks loaded with food and supplies are waiting in Egypt, Jordan, and Israel, but cannot enter Gaza without permission. The Israeli defense body overseeing aid has indicated that the blockade will remain in place unless government policy changes.

The shutdown of soup kitchens marks another devastating blow to Gaza’s war-battered population, as bakeries close and water distribution grinds to a halt due to fuel shortages. Rights groups have condemned the blockade as a “starvation tactic”, calling for immediate humanitarian intervention.

With no clear resolution in sight, the people of Gaza continue to face worsening conditions, relying on dwindling resources and international pressure to ease the blockade.

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