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Canada’s Inflation Cools to 2.2% in October Amid Cheaper Gas and Groceries

  Motorists fuel up at an ONroute gas station near Maple, Ont., on April 1, 2025. Lower gas prices helped bring overall inflation down in October, Statistics Canada says. Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.2% in October , down from 2.4% in September. The slowdown was largely driven by falling gasoline and grocery prices, offering some relief to consumers after months of persistent cost pressures. Key Drivers of the Decline Gasoline prices dropped 4.8% month-over-month , as retailers switched to cheaper winter fuel blends and global crude oil prices fell due to oversupply concerns. Grocery prices fell 0.6% in October , marking the largest monthly decline since September 2020. Annual grocery inflation cooled to 3.4% , down from 4% in September, with lower costs for processed foods and fresh vegetables offsetting higher prices for chicken. Excluding gasoline, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% year-over-year , showing that underlying inflationary pressures remain....
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Escalating Tensions: Gaza’s Main Hospital Targeted Amid Famine Concerns

In a recent development that has escalated tensions in the region, Israeli forces have conducted another raid on Gaza’s principal medical facility. This operation comes at a time when the United Nations has issued a stark warning that famine could soon be a reality in the northern parts of the Gaza Strip.

The raid on the hospital has raised international concerns, as it is a critical infrastructure for the already beleaguered population of Gaza. The timing of the attack coincides with dire predictions from the UN, suggesting that food scarcity is reaching critical levels, potentially leading to widespread hunger.

As the situation unfolds, the international community watches with bated breath, hoping for a swift resolution that can prevent further humanitarian crises in the area. The recent events underscore the urgent need for sustained peace efforts and humanitarian aid to address the immediate needs of the population at risk.

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