A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip began, raising hopes for the release of hostages and ending the 15-month war, with celebrations erupting and hostages set to return. Israeli forces killed at least 26 people before the truce took effect, while a hard-line minister quit in protest, and the body of a soldier killed in 2014 was recovered. The ceasefire, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, is the second in the war and aims to return hostages, release prisoners, and provide humanitarian aid, with negotiations for the next phase set to begin in two weeks.
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Canadian PM reveals Trump brought up ’51st state’ on March call
SummaryDuring a March 28 call, Donald Trump suggested making Canada the 51st state, a detail recently acknowledged by Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney. As Canada approaches elections, Trump's tariff policies and statehood comments have become pivotal issues, with Carney asserting that such an idea will "never happen." Trump's ongoing tariffs on Canadian goods and his remarks about Canadian leaders have heightened patriotic sentiments, influencing the election landscape as Canadians turn out in record numbers...
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