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Canada trucker protests cause car manufacturing factories to shut down
Two of the world’s biggest carmakers, Ford and Toyota, say production is being disrupted by trucker protests in Canada
Manufacturing hubs have been forced to close because car parts are being held up at two US border points blocked by demonstrators.
Canada’s trucker protests have now entered their second week with authorities warning more arrests will come.
The trade disruption is estimated to be costing $300m everyday
Ongoing truck protests are blocking the most important border crossing, the Ambassador Bridge.
Demonstrators have been seen waving Canadian flags and banners denouncing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has refused to scrap a mandate that requires truckers entering Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The demonstrators have also voiced opposition to COVID passports and the requirement to wear masks.
The Ambassador Bridge is the largest international suspension bridge in the world and carries about a quarter of US-Canada trade.
The bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, in the US state of Michigan.
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog.
The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest.
“We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.
State TV quoted an official as saying at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers. It also said the helicopter had been found, though Iran’s Red Crescent denied this report.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran’s nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs. #iran #trending
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured
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