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Khamenei Accuses Trump of Stoking Deadly Unrest in Iran

A demonstrator holds the burning head of an effigy depicting US President Donald Trump during a protest against the US. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has intensified his criticism of the United States, directly accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging the wave of protests that has shaken the country. The demonstrations, which began as economic grievances, quickly expanded into broader political unrest and were met with a forceful response from Iranian security forces. Khamenei framed the turmoil as part of a foreign-backed effort to destabilize the Islamic Republic, arguing that Washington — and Trump personally — sought to inflame tensions and undermine Iran’s stability. Trump had publicly expressed support for the protesters and warned Iran against harsh reprisals, comments that Tehran dismissed as interference. While Iranian leaders attribute the unrest to outside influence, many demonstrators point to long-standing domestic frustrations, including economic h...
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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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