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Ontario Halts U.S. Electricity Surcharge Amid Trade Tensions

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the suspension of a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three U.S. states—Michigan, New York, and Minnesota—following a diplomatic overture from the White House. The surcharge, introduced just a day earlier, was Ontario's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%. The decision to pause the surcharge came after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick extended an "olive branch" by inviting Ford and Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to Washington for discussions on trade. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, aims to address the escalating trade tensions and explore a renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Ford emphasized the importance of diplomacy, stating, "When someone's putting out an olive branch, we sit back, we accept it—graciously, by the way—and let's start moving." While the U.S. has yet to retract its ta...
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Israel Pounds Central Gaza Camps, Deepens Invasion of Rafah

 

Israeli forces intensified their military operations in the central Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties and displacement. According to medics, three people were killed, and dozens were wounded during overnight airstrikes. Tanks also deepened their invasion into Rafah in the south, prompting residents to flee.

In Al-Nuseirat camp, Israeli planes struck a house, killing two people and wounding 12 others. Tanks shelled areas in Al-Maghazi and Al-Bureij camps, causing further injuries. These camps hold historical significance as part of Gaza’s refugee communities.

Deir al-Balah, another city in central Gaza, witnessed an Israeli airstrike that killed one Palestinian and injured several others. The Israeli military claims these operations are “precise, intelligence-based” activities targeting militants and military infrastructure.

Rafah, near the border with Egypt, has borne the brunt of the conflict. Israeli tanks have taken control of most areas, forcing families to flee northward. The city, which once housed over half of Gaza’s population, now has fewer than 100,000 residents. Despite international efforts, a cease-fire remains elusive.

The ongoing conflict continues to devastate lives, leaving civilians caught in the crossfire. As the situation unfolds, the world watches, hoping for a peaceful resolution to this protracted crisis.


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