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Gulf War Flare-Up: What the Latest U.S.–Iran Strikes Mean for Your Wallet

  The three-month-old war between the U.S.–Israel coalition and Iran escalated again this morning. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what happened — and what it means for your gas tank and grocery bill. What Happened on June 6? U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday, June 6, after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. military. The U.S. military believes the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic. U.S. Central Command said it struck Iran's surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, both located on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran did not take that lying down: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation and fired on four tankers attempting to cross the strait without its permission. U.S. forces also helped shoot down incoming Iranian missiles and drones directed at Kuwait and Bahrain — a barrage of seven ballistic missiles in t...
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Tragedy in Toronto: Stray Bullet Claims Life of Sleeping Child

 

                            The family of Jahavi Roy identified him to CBC Toronto as the victim in Saturday's shooting. 


An eight-year-old boy was fatally struck by a stray bullet while asleep in his bed early Saturday morning in Toronto’s North York neighborhood, prompting a citywide investigation and outpouring of grief.

Toronto police responded to gunfire near Martha Eaton Way and Trethewey Drive around 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the child, later identified as Jahvai Roy, had been shot inside his apartment. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

“He was in his home, the safest place that you can be — with your family, in bed — when he was struck by a stray bullet,” said Det.-Sgt. Jason Davis, calling the incident a “cowardly, disgusting act of violence”.

Two other apartment units were also hit by gunfire, though no additional injuries were reported. Police are seeking witnesses, especially a group seen near a playground at the time of the shooting.

Mayor Olivia Chow expressed her condolences and outrage, stating, “Gun violence must end in our city. The reckless and violent acts of a few hurt entire communities and leave tragedy in their wake”.

Investigators have yet to identify suspects and are urging anyone with information to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers.

This heartbreaking incident has reignited calls for stronger action against gun violence in Toronto.

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