Talk of ceasefire in Gaza
AP News also reported on Jan. 14 that officials stated Hamas has accepted a potential agreement to ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to end the current on-going 15 month conflict. These negotiations also include freeing “dozens of hostages.”
Amidst these discussions, AP News reported on Jan. 13 that “some 200 soldiers signed a letter saying they’d stop fighting if the government didn’t secure a ceasefire.”
AP News also stated that both President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have called for a ceasefire deal by Jan. 20.
Canadian Prime Minister resigns
BBC News reported that on Jan. 6, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will be resigning from his role. Prime Minister Trudeau served for approximately nine years as Canada’s leader, however his decision to step down stems from receiving pressures from his party.
In a press conference Trudeau expressed he was facing “internal battles” with his party and that he is not the best option for the country in its next election, which is scheduled for Oct. 25.
With United States President-elect Donald Trump soon taking office, many economists have speculated concerns regarding his push to implement a 25% tax on imported goods from Canada. BBC News reported that economists are warning of the negative impact this tax will bring on Canada’s economy. This imposition stems from Trump’s push to “increase security on its shared border” with Canada.
