Skip to main content

Featured

Canada to Launch $36 Billion Infrastructure Fund in Upcoming Budget

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 27, 2025.   Canada’s federal government is preparing to unveil a sweeping $36 billion infrastructure fund as part of its upcoming budget. The initiative will target housing, transportation, and healthcare projects , aiming to stimulate economic growth while addressing pressing national needs. The fund represents one of the most significant infrastructure commitments in recent years. By channeling billions into local projects, Ottawa hopes to ease housing shortages, modernize public transit, and expand healthcare facilities . These investments are also expected to create jobs and provide long-term economic benefits, particularly in rapidly growing urban centers. In addition to infrastructure spending, the budget is anticipated to include measures to phase out older military fleets in order to reduce maintenance costs, while simultane...

article

Israeli Response to Latest Ceasefire Proposal Deemed Negative

In a recent development, a senior Hamas official revealed that Israel’s response to the group’s latest Gaza ceasefire proposal was negative. The proposal, handed over by mediators, failed to meet the demands set forth by Hamas.

Summary of Events: 

  • On Tuesday evening, the mediators informed Hamas of Israel’s position on the proposal. According to Osama Hamdan, the Israeli response was “generally negative” and did not address the critical issues at hand.
  • Hamas holds Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government accountable for the failure to negotiate a hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
  • Despite weeks of negotiations, a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas remains elusive. Talks have resumed this week in Qatar, but the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate.
  • Over the past week, more than 100 aid workers have lost their lives, and dozens have been wounded in eight attacks carried out by Israeli forces.
  • As the situation remains tense, international attention remains focused on finding a resolution. The hope is that renewed dialogue will pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire.

Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.


Comments