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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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TSX Hits Record High as Fed Chief Signals Rate Cuts

 

Canada’s main stock index surged to a new all-time high on Friday, driven by a broad-based rally. The catalyst? U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s endorsement of imminent interest rate cuts.

At 10:41 a.m. ET (14:41 GMT), the S&P/TSX Composite Index reached 22,574.65, surpassing its previous record. Energy and financial sectors led the gains, fueled by optimism that rate cuts could bolster the economy and stave off recession.

This marks a significant milestone for Canadian investors, with the TSX adding 1% for the week, its third consecutive week of gains.

Stay tuned for further updates as the market responds to Powell’s remarks!


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