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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...

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Tensions Escalate: Israeli Strike Claims Senior Hezbollah Commander’s Life

 

In a recent development, an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a senior Hezbollah commander. The slain official, Mohammad Naameh Nasser, also known as “Abu Naameh,” was the head of Hezbollah’s Aziz Unit—one of three regional divisions in southern Lebanon. This incident marks the highest-ranking Hezbollah figure killed since Taleb Sami Abdullah’s death in a June airstrike.

As tensions continue to simmer between Israel and Hezbollah, global diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further escalation. The situation remains precarious, with both sides on edge. Hezbollah retaliated by launching heavy warhead rockets at Israeli military headquarters, signaling the gravity of the conflict.

Since October, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have claimed over 450 lives, primarily Hezbollah fighters, but also more than 80 civilians and non-combatants. On the Israeli side, 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have lost their lives. The conflict remains a delicate balance, with the potential for further escalation if a ceasefire is not achieved in the Gaza Strip.

Efforts to maintain calm and prevent an all-out war are crucial, but the situation remains highly volatile. Diplomats continue to scramble for solutions, hoping to avert a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, which could have far-reaching consequences for the region.

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