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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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Romania and Ukraine Join Forces on Drone Production to Bolster NATO’s Eastern Defenses

 

Romania has announced plans to launch joint production of defensive drones with Ukraine in a move aimed at strengthening NATO’s eastern flank amid rising security concerns. Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu confirmed that discussions with Kyiv began prior to recent airspace incursions in the region, which NATO allies have largely attributed to Russia.

The initiative will see drones manufactured in Romania for domestic use, as well as for European Union and NATO partners. Officials emphasized that the collaboration is designed to accelerate the creation of a “drone wall” — a coordinated defense system across Eastern Europe to counter aerial threats.

Ukraine, which has rapidly advanced its drone technology on the battlefield, will provide combat-tested expertise, while Romania contributes production capacity under the EU’s SAFE defense program. The project is part of a broader €16.6 billion package allocated to Romania for military modernization, including air defense systems and expanded NATO infrastructure.

The move underscores NATO’s growing focus on air defense as Russian drones and aircraft continue to test allied airspace. By combining resources, Romania and Ukraine aim to deliver a faster, more cost-effective response to evolving threats, while reinforcing the security of Europe’s eastern frontier.


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