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Washington Presses Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran’s Energy Network

  Smoke rises in Sharjah, following reports of Iranian attacks after United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. The United States has urged Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to multiple reports citing senior U.S. and Israeli officials. Key Developments U.S. officials delivered the request at high political levels and directly to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.  The Trump administration outlined several strategic concerns: A desire to maintain the possibility of future cooperation with Iran’s oil sector after the conflict. Fears that continued strikes could harm Iranian civilians.  Warnings that Iran might retaliate with large-scale attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, a scenario described as a potential “doomsday option.”  Context The request marks a rare moment in which Washington is attempting to restrain Israeli military actions, despite the two nations having ...
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Carney Unveils Build Canada Homes, Targets Six Cities for First Wave of Affordable Housing

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to launch Build Canada Homes (BCH), a new federal agency designed to accelerate the construction of affordable housing across the country. The initiative will begin with developments on public lands in six cities: Dartmouth, N.S., Longueuil, Que., Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

BCH will act as both developer and financier, consolidating existing federal housing programs and providing substantial funding to spur rapid construction. The agency plans to offer $25 billion in debt financing and $1 billion in equity financing, with a strong focus on prefabricated and modular building methods to cut costs and timelines.

The move comes amid warnings from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that current housing starts fall far short of what’s needed to restore affordability. Carney has framed the initiative as a bold return to large-scale federal involvement in homebuilding, aiming to deliver nearly 500,000 new homes annually over the next decade.


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