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Carney Government Faces First Budget Confidence Test in Commons

                 Prime Minister Mark Carney's budget needs two opposition MPs to either support or abstain it to pass. The House of Commons is set to hold its first confidence vote tied to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inaugural federal budget on Thursday evening. The vote will focus on a Conservative sub-amendment to a Bloc Québécois amendment, both of which challenge key elements of the government’s fiscal plan. The Liberal government has declared the votes to be matters of confidence , meaning defeat could trigger a federal election. While the stakes are high, the government is expected to survive this initial test thanks to support from the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Bloc Québécois , who have both signaled they will vote against the Conservative motion. Interim NDP Leader Don Davies confirmed that his caucus of seven MPs will side with the Liberals, ensuring the defeat of the Conservative sub-amendment. However, Davies ...

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Netanyahu’s Stern Warning to Iran Amid Escalating Tensions in Lebanon


                                              

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran on Monday, emphasizing Israel’s capability to strike its enemies anywhere. This declaration comes in the wake of intensified Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which have targeted Hezbollah strongholds and resulted in significant casualties.

Netanyahu’s message, delivered via a videotaped address, was directed at the Iranian government rather than its people. He underscored that Israel’s military actions are a response to threats posed by Hezbollah, a group backed by Tehran. The recent airstrikes, including one that leveled an apartment building in central Beirut, have heightened regional tensions.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s warning highlights the ongoing volatility in the Middle East, with potential implications for broader geopolitical stability. As Israel continues its military operations, the international community watches closely, concerned about the possibility of further escalation.


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