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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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North Korea's Military Alliance with Russia: A New Chapter in Global Dynamics

In a historic move, North Korea has confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine. This marks the first time Pyongyang has openly acknowledged its military involvement in the conflict. Under the directive of leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean forces played a pivotal role in aiding Russia to reclaim the Kursk region, a territory previously occupied by Ukrainian forces.

The North Korean state media described the operation as a testament to the "firm militant friendship" between the two nations. The deployment was carried out under a strategic partnership treaty signed between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin last year. This alliance has not only strengthened military ties but also brought the two politically isolated nations closer.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude, hailing the North Korean troops as "heroes" who fought alongside their Russian counterparts. Meanwhile, the international community has raised concerns over the implications of this alliance, with some nations condemning the move as a provocation to global security.

This development underscores the shifting alliances and complexities in the ongoing conflict, adding a new layer of geopolitical tension.

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