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Mass Displacement in Lebanon After Intensified Israeli Evacuation Warnings

                                                     Displaced people walk outside a school-turned-shelter, in Beirut Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians have been forced into shelters after what officials described as “unprecedented” evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military. Local authorities estimate that around 100,000 people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon within a short period, seeking safety in schools, public buildings, and makeshift community centers. The warnings follow a sharp escalation in cross‑border hostilities, with Israeli forces expanding the areas they instructed residents to evacuate. Lebanese municipalities and humanitarian groups say the pace and scale of displacement have overwhelmed available shelter capacity, leaving many families without adequate access to food, medical care, or basi...
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Canada’s Inflation Rate Eases to 2.7% in June

Canada’s annual inflation rate cooled to 2.7% in June, according to Statistics Canada. This figure came in slightly lower than financial industry consensus expectations. Here are the key points:

  • Monthly Basis: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% in June.
  • Grocery Prices: While overall inflation eased, grocery prices continued to rise.
  • Interest Rate Implications: The Bank of Canada will closely scrutinize these figures as it prepares for its next interest rate decision on July 24.

This decline in inflation follows a period of higher rates during the pandemic. The current rate is nearing the Federal Reserve’s target, signaling a potential stabilization.


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