Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, called for calm and unity in the country after violence broke out between fighters loyal to his government and those supporting the ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad. More than 1,000 people have been killed, with government forces responsible for most of the deaths, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Al-Shara stated that the country has the fundamentals to survive and formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the violence.
In other news, Canadian elections took place with Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland vying to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of both the Liberal Party and the country. China retaliated against Canada with tariffs on canola, pork, and other foods in response to Canada’s taxes on Chinese imports. This was also a warning to Canada and Mexico not to cooperate with the U.S. on trade.
In Europe, businesses are feeling a squeeze as inflation rises, with the cost of dishes like beef Bourguignon increasing. Children’s book author Uri Shulevitz, known for turning his memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories, passed away at 89.
Book festivals are gaining popularity in India, attracting young readers and providing a space for literary exploration in the country’s diverse languages. These events have become a hot spot for readers and writers to come together and celebrate the world of literature.
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