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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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Tensions Escalate as Iran Warns Israel Against Retaliation

 

On October 17, Iran issued a stern warning to Israel against any retaliatory actions following a recent missile barrage. This warning comes as Israel intensifies its military operations in Lebanon, targeting the Tehran-backed Hezbollah.

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards emphasized that any Israeli attack would be met with a stronger response, highlighting the fragile and volatile nature of the current situation. This development follows a series of escalations, including a significant missile attack by Iran on October 1, which has further strained relations between the two nations.

As both sides prepare for potential further conflict, the international community watches closely, concerned about the broader implications for regional stability.


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