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US, Canada Agree To 30-day Tariff Postponement

The United States and Canada on Monday reached an agreement to postpone newly announced tariffs for 30 days, following discussions between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump.
According to The New York Times, the agreement includes increased cooperation on border security and measures aimed at addressing issues such as drug trafficking and money laundering.
Trudeau announced the development on Monday on X, “I just had a good call with President Trump,” stating that Canada would deploy nearly 10,000 police officers to enhance border security, classify drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and appoint a special official, referred to as a “Fentanyl Czar,” to lead efforts against the spread of the drug.
Trump soon posted, as well, focusing on fentanyl and emphasizing that tariffs would be “paused for a 30-day period to see whether or not a final economic deal with Canada can be structured,” Trudeau wrote.
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The plan also involves a $1.3bn investment in new border security technology, helicopters, and personnel.
“Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly…,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has taken a firm stance in response to the US trade measures.
On Monday, he announced that the province would prohibit American companies from securing government contracts, citing the economic impact of the tariffs.
As part of this policy, Ontario has also canceled a $68m agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink, which was set to provide high-speed internet to remote communities.
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“Starting today, and until US tariffs are lifted, Ontario is banning American companies from provincial contracts,” Ford stated. He added that Ontario’s government agencies collectively spend around $30bn annually on procurement, with an additional $200bn allocated for infrastructure projects.
The US tariffs, which are scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, will impose a 25 percent duty on nearly all Canadian imports, except for oil, which will be subject to a 10 percent surcharge. In response, Canada has announced its own set of retaliatory tariffs, imposing a 25 percent levy on $155 billion worth of American goods, including alcoholic beverages, fresh produce, clothing, and footwear.
Ford described the situation as an economic battle, emphasising that Canada had not initiated the trade dispute but was prepared to respond accordingly.
The ongoing negotiations between the two countries highlight the broader economic and diplomatic implications of the trade policies as both governments seek to navigate the impacts on businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.
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Six-year-old Nigerian Girl Dies After Fall From Apartment In Canada

A six-year-old Nigerian girl has died after falling from a high-rise residential building in Toronto, Canada, in a tragic incident that has left the community in shock.
Reports indicate that her mother was in Nigeria at the time of the incident.
The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Chalkfarm Drive in North York, close to Jane Street, at about 8:15 p.m.
Toronto Police Service said officers responded to a report described as “unknown trouble” and later found the child unresponsive on the ground outside the building.
Residents of the building described the girl as cheerful and familiar within the community, saying her death had deeply unsettled neighbours.
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One resident told CP24 that the child was regularly seen playing around the premises.
“She used to come here all the time and play… she was a lively kid. It’s very, very sad,” the neighbour said.
Another resident said the news had been devastating for people living in the building, adding that the girl was a familiar face during daily routines such as school runs.
“It’s crazy that I will never see this child again. I see her every morning. It’s heartbreaking,” the resident said.
According to neighbours, the girl had been staying with a family friend who lives on the top floor of the building while her mother was away in Nigeria.
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Some residents also questioned how the incident occurred, noting that the building is fitted with window safety features designed to prevent full opening.
“To be fair, they do have precautions on these windows to make sure these things don’t happen,” one resident said.
Another added that the windows are secured and cannot be fully opened, further adding to uncertainty surrounding the circumstances.
The property management company, Greenwin, which manages the building at 200 Chalkfarm Drive, described the incident as “deeply saddening,” adding that its thoughts are with the child’s family.
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The company confirmed that emergency responders attended the scene promptly and said it is fully cooperating with investigators.
It declined to comment on the condition or inspection history of the windows, citing an ongoing investigation.
Police in Toronto said the case is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, though investigations are continuing pending autopsy results.
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US Govt Finally Releases Files On UFOs, Alien Life

President Donald Trump’s administration has released a batch of previously unseen files, videos and photographs on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, UAP.
The government described the development as part of a push for greater transparency on government-held information about extraterrestrial-related sightings.
According to Fox News, the White House said the materials, drawn from across multiple government agencies, have been made publicly accessible without security clearance requirements.
Officials said the release is intended to allow the public to review the information and draw their own conclusions.
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“The latest UAP videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire United States government are all in one place,” the White House said, adding that past administrations had sought to limit public disclosure.
The release is part of a programme identified as the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, PURSUE, which officials say will continue with further disclosures.
Among the initial materials are images reportedly linked to Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 space missions, including a photograph from the lunar surface showing three small dots in the sky.
The release also includes transcripts of communications from Apollo 17, in which crew members described observing bright, fast-moving particles or fragments outside their spacecraft.
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In one exchange, astronauts described seeing “very bright particles” and “jagged, angular fragments” while in orbit, comparing the appearance to fireworks.
Trump previously said he would support declassifying government files related to UFOs and UAPs, following renewed public interest in the subject.
He had earlier directed federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing relevant documents.
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Strait Of Hormuz: Pakistan Thanks Trump For Pausing ‘Project Freedom’

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for temporarily pausing ‘Project Freedom’, an initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement posted on X, Sharif thanked Trump for pausing the “Project Freedom” mission, praising him for his courageous leadership and timely announcement.
According to him, Trump’s decision was made in response to requests from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and other brotherly countries.
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He added that the pause would go a long way towards advancing regional peace, stability and reconciliation during the sensitive period.
“Pakistan remains firmly committed to supporting all efforts that promote restraint and a peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
“We are very hopeful that the current momentum will lead to a lasting agreement that secures durable peace and stability for the region and beyond,” Sharif said.
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