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Beirut Reels as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Expanding Regional Conflict

                                     Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut in the early hours of March 18, delivering some of the most intense bombardments the city center has seen in decades. The attacks destroyed residential buildings in densely populated neighborhoods such as Bashoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Basta, killing at least six to twelve people according to varying Lebanese authority reports.  The strikes come as the broader conflict widens following Hezbollah’s involvement earlier in the month and escalating tit-for-tat actions between Israel and Iran. Residents described fleeing in the middle of the night—some after receiving evacuation warnings, others with no warning at all—as explosions lit up the capital’s skyline.  Lebanese officials say the attacks targeted both residenti...
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Political Ties and Property Deals: A Closer Look at Alberta’s Leadership

Marshall Smith, the former chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, resided in a $1.6-million Edmonton home owned by the sister of businessman Sam Mraiche. Mraiche’s business dealings with Alberta’s provincial health authority have been the subject of multiple investigations.

Smith, who served as the Premier’s chief of staff from October 2022 to October 2024, lived at the property near the University of Alberta. The connection between Smith and Mraiche’s family raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, particularly given Mraiche’s involvement in government contracts.

The situation unfolds amid broader scrutiny of Alberta’s health-care procurement practices, with allegations of political influence and financial mismanagement surfacing in recent months. As investigations continue, the relationship between political figures and private business interests remains a focal point for public and media attention.

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