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Syria's Deadliest Days: Over 1,000 Killed in Clashes and Revenge Killings

In a tragic escalation of violence, over 1,000 people have lost their lives in Syria during two days of intense clashes and revenge killings. The conflict erupted between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, with sectarian violence targeting the Alawite community, a key support base of the former regime. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the death toll includes 745 civilians, 125 government security personnel, and 148 militants. The violence has left areas like Latakia without electricity and water, further deepening the humanitarian crisis. The revenge killings, primarily carried out by Sunni Muslim gunmen, have devastated Alawite villages, with reports of targeted shootings, looting, and arson. Thousands have fled to the mountains seeking safety, while bodies remain unburied in the streets of towns like Baniyas. This marks one of the deadliest episodes in Syria's 14-year conflict, raising fears of further inst...
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Trade Tensions Escalate: China Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Agricultural Products

 

China has announced new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This move comes as a direct response to Canada's imposition of levies on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminum products in October 2024.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce revealed that the tariffs, effective March 20, 2025, will include a 100% duty on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas, as well as a 25% duty on aquatic products and pork. These measures target over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian exports.

China criticized Canada's actions as discriminatory and a violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended the levies, stating they were necessary to counter China's state-driven overcapacity policies, aligning with similar measures taken by the United States and the European Union.

While the tariffs exclude canola—a major Canadian export—analysts suggest this may leave room for future negotiations. However, the escalating trade conflict underscores the risks of geopolitical alignments and the growing complexities of global trade.


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