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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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New Dawn at Rafah: Vital Gaza-Egypt Crossing Reopens, Offering Lifeline to the Wounded

 

In a significant humanitarian breakthrough, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on Saturday for the first time since May. The reopening—observed by international monitors and captured on live television—enabled the first wave of medical evacuations, allowing around 50 critically ill patients, including children, to leave Gaza for treatment in Egyptian hospitals.

The crossing, a crucial exit from Gaza that bypasses Israeli-controlled borders, had remained closed amid intense military operations and political tensions. Its reopening comes as part of a broader ceasefire agreement aimed at easing the long-standing blockade and mitigating the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. International agencies, including the World Health Organization, have welcomed the move as a vital step toward restoring essential medical services to thousands in need.

Authorities stress that while this initial phase marks a moment of relief for many, additional measures will be required to expand the daily quota of medical evacuations and address the wider humanitarian challenges in Gaza. As displaced families and critically wounded patients finally gain a lifeline to life-saving care, diplomatic efforts continue to seek a lasting resolution to the conflict.

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