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Canada’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.8% Despite December Hiring

          A employee sorts batteries on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December , even though the economy added 8,200 jobs during the month. The increase in unemployment wasn’t driven by widespread layoffs but by a surge in the number of people entering the labour force and actively looking for work. December Highlights Unemployment rate: Up from 6.5% to 6.8% Employment: Net gain of 8,200 jobs Labour force: Expanded significantly, outpacing job creation Full-time work: Increased Part-time work: Declined Why the Rate Rose Economists point out that the rise in unemployment reflects renewed labour market participation , not a weakening economy. More Canadians felt confident enough to start job hunting, but hiring didn’t keep pace with the influx of job seekers. This marks the fourth straight month of employment growth , yet December also saw the largest increas...

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Russia's Diplomatic Dance: Lavrov Lauds Trump, Criticizes Europe

In a recent statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for his "pragmatic" approach to ending the Ukraine conflict. Lavrov highlighted Trump's "common sense" and his willingness to shift U.S. foreign policy dynamics, contrasting it with Europe's stance, which he described as perpetuating global conflicts over centuries.

Lavrov accused European nations of being the "crucible of all the tragedies of the world," citing historical events like colonization, the Napoleonic Wars, and World Wars I and II. He criticized European leaders for their continued support of Ukraine, suggesting that their actions prolong the conflict rather than seek resolution.

The remarks come amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, with the Ukraine war remaining a focal point of international diplomacy. Lavrov's comments underscore Russia's strategic narrative, positioning itself as a counterbalance to what it perceives as Western decadence and aggression.

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