Mark Carney firmly told Donald Trump that Canada “is not for sale” during their first meeting since his election as prime minister, responding to Trump’s suggestion of annexing Canada as the 51st US state. Despite recent tensions, the meeting began cordially, with both leaders exchanging compliments; however, friction arose over ongoing tariffs imposed by Trump on Canadian goods. Carney framed Canada’s sovereignty as non-negotiable, emphasizing the importance of reevaluating the Canada-US relationship in light of current challenges, while maintaining a diplomatic tone throughout their discussions.
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Illegal Israeli settlers establish new outpost on ruins of demolished Palestinian home in south Hebron – Middle East Monitor
Illegal Israeli settlers have begun establishing a new outpost in Khilet al-Daba, south of Hebron, on the site of a Palestinian home recently demolished by the Israeli army. Mohammad Rab’i, the village council head, stated that this outpost is part of a broader campaign aimed at displacing residents to facilitate illegal settler expansion. Following the mass demolition of 25 structures in May, the area, which Israel claims as a "firing zone," faces significant threats of...
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