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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...

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Canada’s inflation rate drops to 3.1% in October

 


According to Statistics Canada, the annual rate of inflation in Canada held steady at 6.9% in October amid dropping pressure on grocery prices. October’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading matches that of September. Economists had been expecting the CPI to accelerate last month as gas prices rose in October. However, prices at the pump were 9.2% higher in October than the month previous, putting blame on a weaker Canadian dollar and cuts in production from OPEC.

The headline rate eased in late 2022 as gasoline prices fell, but key sources of inflationary pressure, including food and shelter, showed little signs of moderating . However, the inflation rate cooled down to 3.1% in October 2023, as gas prices dropped . This is a positive sign for the economy as it indicates that the Bank of Canada’s efforts to ease price pressures are working.

Title: Canada’s Inflation Rate Cools Down to 3.1% in October 2023 as Gas Prices Drop

In conclusion, the inflation rate in Canada has been a cause of concern for the government and the public alike. The recent drop in gas prices has brought some relief to the economy, but the government needs to continue its efforts to bring the inflation rate down to a more manageable level.

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