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Prime Minister Mark Carney waiting for Finland’s President Alexander Stubb in Ottawa, Ontario. (Reuters/File Photo) Canada’s close ties to the US were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday, in a video message to his country in which he also praised the heroism of military leaders who fought against US invasion more than two centuries ago. Holding up a small toy soldier depiction of General Isaac Brock, the British military leader who died defending what is now Canada from a US invasion in the War of 1812, Carney said Canada can’t control the disruption coming from its US neighbours, and can’t bet its future on the hope that it will suddenly stop. “The situation today feels unique, but we’ve faced down threats like this before,” Carney said, referencing Brock and several other Canadian historical figures, including Chief Tecumseh who united Indigenous Nations across the Great Lakes to resist US expansion in 1812. Carney, who secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government last week, has said his electoral win will help him deal more effectively in the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick slammed Canada as a difficult trading partner last week. Canada, which sends almost 70% of its exports to the US, is this year due to review the trilateral US-Mexico-Canada free trade treaty. US officials have suggested they want major changes to the pact. As well as imposing tariffs on Canadian exports such as steel, aluminium and autos, Trump has repeatedly mused about annexing Canada and turning it into the 51st US state. Carney’s office did not immediately respond to questions about why he had released the video now and why he had praised figures who resisted US expansionism. Carney said he plans to give regular addresses to Canadians in the weeks and months ahead to update them on what his government is doing to grow Canada’s economy and defend its sovereignty. “It’s our country, it’s our future, we are taking back control,” he said. Related Story…
Al Rayyan beat Kuwait’s Al Qadsia 2-0 at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in the semi-final Sunday. Al Rayyan booked their place in the final of the Gulf Champions League for Clubs after defeating Kuwait’s Al Qadsia 2-0 at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in the semi-final Sunday. Goals from Roger Guedes in the 17th minute and Aleksandar Mitrovic in the 50th sealed a deserved victory as Al Rayyan produced a controlled and confident performance to advance to the title decider. Al Rayyan asserted their dominance early through high pressing and sustained attacking pressure, opening the scoring when Abdulaziz Hatem delivered a precise pass to Guedes, who drove into the penalty area before unleashing a powerful shot into the net. The home side continued to threaten and created several chances, but the first half ended with Al Rayyan holding a narrow one-goal advantage. After the break, Al Rayyan maintained their momentum and doubled their lead from a corner taken by Khalid Ali. The ball rebounded off the goalkeeper and Mitrovic reacted quickest to finish from close range in the 50th minute. Al Rayyan then managed the game effectively, preserving their lead for the remainder of the match to secure progression to the final. They will now face Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab, who advanced to the final after defeating Iraq’s Zakho SC 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time in the other semi-final at Khalifa International Stadium. Related…
The Qatar Football Association Disciplinary Committee has reshaped the Qatar Stars League title race, ruling in favour of Al Shamal after confirming a player eligibility violation by Qatar SC in their April 13 clash. In its official decision, issued after reviewing Al Shamal’s protest, the committee stated: “The protest submitted by Al Shamal Club is accepted in form and substance.” It added: “Qatar Club lost the match with a score of 3-0, and a financial penalty of (10,000) Qatari riyals only.” The ruling overturns the original 2-0 result and instead awards Al Shamal a 3-0 victory, significantly altering the standings at the top of the QSL. The case centred on a second-half substitution made by Qatar SC after they were reduced to ten men just before half-time following the dismissal of Ali Saoudi for a dangerous challenge on Baghdad Bounedjah. Despite the red card involving a foreign player, Qatar SC later introduced Argentine defender Franco Russo in place of Ahmed a;=Rawi, a local player – a move deemed a direct violation of squad regulations. The committee cited Article 15 of the player status rules, which states that if one of six foreign players is sent off, the team must continue with five foreign professionals and cannot replace a local player with another foreigner. It also referenced Article 61/1/b, noting: “The club shall be penalised as having lost if it commits in any match a violation of the participation system – B: Participation of foreign players.” Al Shamal lodged their protest within 24 hours of the match, arguing that the substitution involving a foreign player after the red card breached the competition rules. Before the decision, the defeat had left Al Shamal trailing leaders Al Sadd by five points, a gap that placed the title out of reach with one round remaining. The revised outcome restores three points to Al Shamal, bringing them back into direct contention and dramatically tightening the race. Defending champions Al Sadd, on 42 points, now lead Al Shamal by just two points. Attention now turns to the final round on April 27, where Al Shamal face Al Sadd in a decisive clash that will determine the QSL champion on the pitch. Related Story Source link
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Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, Saturday. (Reuters) Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the waterway and President Donald Trump to warn Tehran against trying to “blackmail” the United States.On Friday, Tehran had declared the strait, which usually carries a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, open after a ceasefire was agreed in Israel’s war with Iran’s ally Hezbollah in Lebanon.This prompted elation in global markets and sent oil prices plunging but, with Trump insisting that a US naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a deal to end the wider Middle East war was concluded, Tehran threatened to shutter the strait once more.Late last morning, Iran’s central military command said that, in response to the US blockade, “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous status” and “is under strict management and control of the armed forces”.Trump had previously said the two sides were “very close” to striking a deal, but following Iran’s announcement Saturday, he insisted Tehran “can’t blackmail us”, even as he maintained communications were ongoing.”We’ll be talking about Iran later. We have very good conversations going on,” he added, accusing Tehran of getting “a little cute” with its recent moves.Iran’s top national security body, meanwhile, said that during a visit by the military chief of mediator Pakistan that concluded Saturday, “new proposals have been put forward by the Americans, which Iran is currently reviewing and has not yet responded to”.It went on to say, however, that Iran’s negotiating delegation would not offer “even the slightest compromise, retreat or leniency” in talks with Washington.A handful of oil and gas tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday during the brief reopening, tracking data showed, but others retreated and tracking platforms showed hardly any vessels crossing the waterway by the late afternoon.A UK maritime security agency said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) fired at one tanker, while security intelligence firm Vanguard Tech reported the force had threatened to “destroy” an empty cruise ship that was fleeing the Gulf.In a third incident, the UKMTO said that it received a report of a vessel in the same area “being hit by an unknown projectile which caused damage” to shipping containers but no fire.Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkiye, Iranian deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said the “Americans cannot impose their will over Iran” with a siege, and suggested the blockade was a violation of the ceasefire that merited “repercussions”.Meanwhile, in a written message, Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has yet to be seen since taking power, said Iran’s navy “stands ready” to defeat the United States.There are just four days remaining before the end of the two-week ceasefire in the US and Israel’s war on Iran, launched by Washington and its ally on February 28.Nevertheless, Trump has appeared convinced that a deal could be finished shortly, and has made a series of social media posts praising talks mediator Pakistan.Egypt, which has also been involved in diplomatic efforts, appeared similarly upbeat Saturday, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty saying Cairo and Islamabad hoped to secure a final agreement “in the coming days”.He was speaking at the same event in Antalya as Khatibzadeh, who insisted no date had been set for the next round of talks, though Tehran was “very much committed to diplomacy”.Islamabad has emerged as the lead mediator during the conflict, hosting a marathon first round of talks last weekend, with a second expected in the Pakistani capital this coming week. Related…
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