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Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10‑Day Ceasefire as Trump Announces Breakthrough

  Israel and Lebanon Reach 10‑Day Ceasefire Following Trump Announcement Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire set to begin at 5 p.m. EST, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the truce followed “excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.  The ceasefire comes after more than six weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran‑backed armed group operating in southern Lebanon. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and displaced more than a million residents, while Israel has maintained a 10‑kilometre security zone in southern Lebanon. Trump stated that both leaders agreed to begin the truce to pursue peace, adding that he plans to invite them to the White House for the first direct talks between the two countries since 1983. Lebanese officials have welcomed the ceasefire, though Hezbollah has said its adherence depends on Israel halting all attacks....

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Canada’s Home Prices Expected to Rise in 2024

 

According to a recent survey by Royal LePage, the national aggregate home prices in Canada increased by 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with prices expected to continue to rise in 2024. The aggregative price of a home in Canada increased 4.3% year over year to $789,500.

This is good news for homeowners, but it also means that prospective homebuyers will have to pay more for their dream homes. The Canadian real estate market has been on an upward trend for several years, and this trend is expected to continue in 2024.

The Royal LePage House Price survey released on Monday projects that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter in 2023.

The Canadian real estate market is expected to remain strong in 2024, with higher prices and increased demand for homes. This is great news for homeowners who are looking to sell their homes, but it also means that prospective homebuyers will have to be prepared to pay more for their dream homes.


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