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Tech Selloff Rattles Wall Street as Iran Peace Talks Ease Oil — June 23, 2026

A sharp selloff in technology stocks weighed on North American markets Tuesday as investors continued to digest the fallout from Alphabet's steep decline and reassess valuations across Big Tech. Canada's TSX hovered near the 35,000 level, oil drifted lower on progress in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, and gold pulled back from recent highs as hawkish Federal Reserve signals kept pressure on precious metals. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX & Economy Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite ~34,857 ▼ −0.32% CAD/USD ~$0.705 USD ▼ −0.19% WTI Crude Oil ~$73.67 USD/bbl ▼ −0.26% Canada CPI (May 2026) 3.2% YoY ▲ Above 3% target The S&P/TSX Composite Index dipped slightly Tuesday, retreating from the 35,000 level it briefly crossed on Monday after Canada's banking regulator freed up capital requirements for major lenders. The pullback came as tech-driven weakness from Wall Street spread northward. Financials had been a bright spot on Monday — RBC and BMO each added more than 1% aft...
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The Thirst Crisis in Gaza: A Struggle for Survival

 

The Gaza Strip faces an escalating water crisis, with clean sources becoming increasingly scarce due to ongoing conflict and infrastructure damage. Hundreds of thousands of residents have lost access to clean water after the destruction of pipelines and wells during military offensives. Many are forced to walk long distances to fill containers from the few remaining wells, which often fail to provide safe drinking water.

The Coastal Aquifer Basin, Gaza's only natural water source, is severely depleted and polluted, rendering up to 97% of its water unfit for human consumption. Desalination plants and sanitation facilities have also been heavily damaged, leaving the population with limited options. The daily water supply has dropped to an average of 3-5 liters per person, far below the minimum needed for basic survival.

This crisis highlights the urgent need for humanitarian aid and sustainable solutions to ensure access to clean water for Gaza's 2.3 million residents. Without immediate intervention, the situation could worsen, threatening lives and livelihoods across the region.

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