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Turkey Steps Up Regional Defenses With Planned Missile Deployment to Cyprus

                                                         A Hisar-A system being fired Turkey is reportedly preparing to deploy Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems to Cyprus, marking a significant escalation in regional military posturing amid ongoing Middle East tensions.   Turkey is moving to bolster its military presence in Cyprus by deploying Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems, according to reports from Turkish media. The move comes as regional tensions continue to rise due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  The planned deployment follows the recent stationing of six Turkish F‑16 fighter jets at Ercan (Tymbou) airport in Northern Cyprus earlier in the week. These aircraft, along with the incoming missile systems, are part of Ankara’s broader strategy to enhance security for the Turkish Republic o...
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Canadian stocks edge higher as oil prices lift energy sector, U.S. markets soar to new highs

 

The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 18.82 points, or 0.09 per cent, at 20,173.35 on Friday, as energy stocks gained 1.6 per cent on higher oil prices. The Canadian dollar traded for 79.69 cents US compared with 79.52 cents US on Thursday.

Meanwhile, U.S. markets rallied to record levels, boosted by strong earnings reports and economic data. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 448.23 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 35,061.55, the S&P 500 index added 48.73 points, or 1.1 per cent, to 4,411.79 and the Nasdaq composite increased 142.13 points, or 0.9 per cent, to 14,836.99.

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