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Canada’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.8% Despite December Hiring

          A employee sorts batteries on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December , even though the economy added 8,200 jobs during the month. The increase in unemployment wasn’t driven by widespread layoffs but by a surge in the number of people entering the labour force and actively looking for work. December Highlights Unemployment rate: Up from 6.5% to 6.8% Employment: Net gain of 8,200 jobs Labour force: Expanded significantly, outpacing job creation Full-time work: Increased Part-time work: Declined Why the Rate Rose Economists point out that the rise in unemployment reflects renewed labour market participation , not a weakening economy. More Canadians felt confident enough to start job hunting, but hiring didn’t keep pace with the influx of job seekers. This marks the fourth straight month of employment growth , yet December also saw the largest increas...

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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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