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Airlines Slash Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Surge, Squeezing Travellers and Markets

  Airlines Slash Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Surge Canadian travellers are facing fewer flight options and higher fares as jet fuel prices spike to multi‑year highs , forcing Air Canada and Air Transat to cut capacity across key routes. The surge in fuel costs is tied directly to the ongoing Iran conflict , which has disrupted global oil flows and pushed energy markets into another period of volatility. Air Transat is reducing service to Europe and the Caribbean, while Air Canada is suspending several regional and international routes it now considers unprofitable. For consumers, this means higher ticket prices, more crowded flights, and fewer choices heading into the summer travel season . Impact on the Economy and Inflation Airlines passing fuel costs to passengers adds fresh pressure to Canada’s already‑stubborn inflation outlook. Travel inflation — which had been easing — is now expected to rise again, complicating the Bank of Canada’s path toward rate cuts. Higher travel costs a...

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Israeli Military Faces Scrutiny Over Gaza Aid Worker Deaths


The Israeli military has come under intense scrutiny following the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza on March 23. According to an initial investigation, the military stated that the incident occurred due to a "sense of threat" after troops perceived danger in the area. Six of the individuals killed were identified as Hamas militants, the military claimed.

The emergency workers, including members of the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and United Nations, were reportedly shot while traveling in clearly marked ambulances and fire trucks with their lights on. This account contradicts the military's initial statement, which suggested the vehicles approached in the dark without markings.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society has called for an independent international investigation, labeling the attack a "full-fledged war crime" and highlighting repeated violations of international humanitarian law. The Israeli military has promised a deeper investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This tragic event has sparked global outrage and renewed calls for accountability in conflict zones. The findings of the ongoing investigation will likely shape international responses to the incident.

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