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King Charles Highlights Canadian 'Self-Determination' after Trump Threats

This is Beirut, 27/05 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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King Charles III stressed Canada's proud independence on Tuesday as he delivered a major speech to open parliament in Ottawa, set against US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take over the country. "Democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination, and freedom are values that Canadians hold dear and ones that the government is ...

King Charles III Arrives in Canada for Visit amid Tensions with Trump

This is Beirut, 26/05 21:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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King Charles III arrived in Ottawa Monday for a historic visit to open Canada's parliament, a brief trip seen as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump's annexation threats. The 76-year-old monarch, who is Canada's head of state as part of the Commonwealth, was greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Mark Carney, who ...

King Charles to Open Canada Parliament Tasked With Countering Trump

This is Beirut, 26/05 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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King Charles III was set to land in Ottawa Monday for a historic visit to open Canada's parliament, a brief trip seen as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump's annexation threats. The 76-year-old monarch, who is also Canada's head of state as part of the Commonwealth, was invited by Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver the ...

Britain, Canada, France Condemn Israel's 'Egregious Actions' in Gaza

This is Beirut, 19/05 22:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The leaders of Britain, France and Canada on Monday condemned Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza and warned of joint action if it did not halt a heightened military offensive on the Palestinian territory. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney slammed ...

Deadly Wildfire in Canada Forces Mass Evacuations

This is Beirut, 15/05 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A major wildfire burning in central Canada has killed two people, police said Wednesday, and forced 1,000 more to evacuate their homes, kicking off a fire season authorities warn could prove challenging. Canada has endured a series of significant forest fires in recent years, but deaths involving residents are rare. In 2023, the worst wildfire ...

Lebanon Among World’s Most Expensive Destinations for Remittances

This is Beirut, 07/05 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon continues to rank among the costliest countries for receiving money transfers, with recent data highlighting the financial strain on expatriates sending money home. In the third quarter of 2024, the average cost of transferring $500 from the United States to Lebanon rose to $31.23, representing 6.25% of the amount sent. This marks an ...

Canada 'Never for Sale', Carney Tells Trump

This is Beirut, 06/05 22:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told US President Donald Trump that his country was "never for sale" Tuesday as they met at the White House amid tensions on tariffs and sovereignty. In their first Oval Office meeting, Trump insisted to the recently elected Carney that it would be a "wonderful marriage" if Canada agreed to his repeated calls ...

US President Trump and Canada's Carney Set for High-Stakes Meeting

This is Beirut, 06/05 17:29 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds highly anticipated talks with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday after the US president's tariffs and threats of annexation frayed ties between the North American neighbors. Carney, 60, won reelection on a pledge to stand up to Trump and his "America First" agenda, warning that the ...

The Liberal Comeback: Carney’s Impossible Equation

Ali A. Hamadé, 02/05 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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On April 28, Canadians went to the polls to elect a new Assembly and, indirectly, to choose their next head of government. While the latest polls predicted a tight race, the final result confirmed an ongoing trend: the Liberal Party, led for the first time by former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, once again triumphed over Pierre ...

Trump Says Canada's Carney to Visit 'in Next Week'

This is Beirut, 30/04 21:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would visit Washington in the coming week, hailing him as "very nice" despite tensions over Trump's tariffs and annexation threats. "He's a very nice gentleman, and he's going to come to the White House very shortly, within the next week or less," Trump said after ...

Carney Wins Canada Election, Vows to Stand Up to Trump in Trade War

This is Beirut, 29/04 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to defeat the United States in Donald Trump's trade war after leading Canada’s Liberal Party to a historic election victory and securing another term in power. The United Kingdom congratulated Carney on his win, while the European Union’s top official vowed to work with Ottawa to "defend our shared ...

Canada’s Election: How Things Work

This is Beirut, 28/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Canada holds an election on Monday after a campaign dominated by US President Donald Trump's trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party leader, is slightly favored in the polls, but the Conservative Party, headed by Pierre Poilievre, has closed the gap in recent days. Here are some key facts about the vote. The date Canada had ...