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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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Canada’s Annual Inflation Rate Rose to 3.4% in December 2023

 

According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate in Canada rose to 3.4% in December 2023. This is an increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.1%.

The rise was expected due to a sharper decline in gasoline prices in December 2023 compared to last month. Grocery prices were up 4.7% from a year ago, matching the pace of increase in November. With December marking the last month of the year, Statistics Canada says the annual average inflation rate for 2023 was 3.9%, down from a 40-year high of 6.8% in 2022.


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