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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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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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