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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...

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Netanyahu’s Stern Warning to Iran: “We Will Strike Back”

 

In a powerful address at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran. He emphasized that if Iran or its proxies attack Israel, there will be a swift and decisive response. “If you strike us, we will strike you,” Netanyahu declared, underscoring that there is no place in Iran beyond Israel’s reach.

Netanyahu’s speech comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with recent incidents involving drone and missile attacks directed at Israel. He made it clear that Israel is prepared to defend itself against any aggression, highlighting the country’s advanced military capabilities and readiness to act.

The Prime Minister’s remarks were aimed at deterring Iran from further provocations and reassuring the international community of Israel’s commitment to its security. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, Netanyahu’s message serves as a reminder of the fragile balance of power in the Middle East 





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