Donald Trump's return and aggressive trade policies, including tariffs on Canadian imports and annexation suggestions, dramatically reshaped Canada's political landscape. This external pressure propelled Liberal leader Mark Carney, emphasizing crisis management, ahead of Conservative Pierre Poilievre in the polls. The election became a referendum on leadership amid fears of US overreach, influencing voter behavior and potentially securing a Liberal victory.
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Ray Dalio, who predicted the 2008 crisis, warns that mishandled economic policies, particularly Trump's tariffs, could push the U.S. into a recession. He likens the tariffs' disruptive implementation to destabilizing the production system. Despite a tariff pause, Goldman Sachs estimates a significant chance of a recession within the next year, highlighting growing economic uncertainty.
At Mumbai's Borivali railway station, a vigilant railway security personnel rescued a woman who lost her balance and fell while attempting to alight from a moving train. The Ministry of Railways urged commuters not to board or alight from moving trains by sharing a video of the incident on social media. Further details are awaited.
A nationwide civil defence drill, ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, included a blackout in Amritsar to assess emergency preparedness. The exercise, part of Operation Sindoor following a terrorist attack, involved switching off lights at key locations, including the Golden Temple, between 10:30 pm and 11 pm. Similar blackouts were observed in other states and cities across India.
Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, strengthening their position at the top of the IPL points table. Shubman Gill's impressive 90 and B Sai Sudharsan's 52 powered GT to 198/3. KKR's Ajinkya Rahane scored a half-century, but a middle-order collapse and Prasidh Krishna's late strikes sealed GT's victory.
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to issue a record number of executive orders on his first day back in office, targeting immigration, tariffs, and diversity initiatives. Key proposals include mass deportations, new tariffs, ending birthright citizenship, and possible Bitcoin reserves.
Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' continues its successful box office run, earning an estimated Rs 6.50 crore on its sixth day, bringing the total India collection to approximately Rs 107.80 crore. The film opened strongly, particularly in Tamil Nadu, and maintained solid occupancy rates, showcasing Ajith Kumar's performance and the film's layered storytelling.
Hollywood's 97th Academy Awards saw Anora winning five Oscars including Best Picture, with Mikey Madison taking Best Actress for her role. Sean Baker secured Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for The Brutalist, while Kieran Culkin and Paul Tazewell made history in supporting roles and costume design respectively.
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to an ankle injury, ending hopes for his return. The team placed him on injured reserve, and new additions like Matt Hennessy may fill in during his absence.
Columbia University is resisting Trump administration's demands, asserting its independence amid discussions on antisemitism and federal funding. The university opposes prescriptive requests regarding governance and presidential searches. This stance follows Harvard's loss of funding for non-compliance.