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Social media giants not complying with kid account ban: Australia watchdog
Experts say the Australian courts could decide what steps the platforms can reasonably be expected to take under the la…
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March 31, 2026
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King Charles will visit the U.S., Bermuda in April, Buckingham Palace says
King Charles III has visited the U.S. 19 times, but it will be his first state visit to the country. His mother, Queen …
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March 31, 2026
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Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yearslong drive by the far-right to escalate punishment for Palesti…
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March 31, 2026
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‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells nations strained by high energy prices
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his frustration toward allies that have been unwilling to help the U.S. reopen th…
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March 31, 2026
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KitKat thieves make a break for it, steal more than 400K bars in roadway heist
The chocolate bars were set to be distributed across Europe, but KitKat announced Sunday that a large chunk of its choc…
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March 30, 2026
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Italy art heist thieves steal $14M in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse paintings
The thieves forced entry through the main door on the first floor of the museum before escaping with the paintings thro…
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March 30, 2026
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Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war
Spain already said the U.S. could not use jointly operated military bases in Iran conflict, which Spanish Prime Ministe…
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March 30, 2026
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Trump threatens to start ‘obliterating’ Iran’s infrastructure without deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infr…
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March 30, 2026
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Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies war
Pope Leo dedicated his Palm Sunday homily to his insistence that God is the “king of peace” who rejects violence and co…
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March 29, 2026
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As Mideast leaders seek end to war, Iran warns U.S. against ground invasion
Pakistan said that the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were holding talks in Islamabad without U.S.…
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March 29, 2026
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Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
A British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma with her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands o…
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March 28, 2026
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Yemen’s Houthis confirm first attack on Israel since start of current war
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis confirm their first attack on Israel in the current conflict, raising fears of a wider reg…
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March 28, 2026
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Russian man gets 4 years in prison for assault witnessed by Barron Trump
'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said…
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March 27, 2026
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Oil could breach $200 a barrel if Iran war continues to June, report says
The oil shock from the war is 'already bigger than the peak in either of the 1970s oil shocks, or the first two Gul…
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March 27, 2026
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‘Attacks in Iran will escalate,’ Israel says at it strikes ‘heart of Tehran’
Israel’s military said its attack on Friday targeted sites “in the heart of Tehran” used by Iran to produce ballistic m…
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March 27, 2026
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Canadian army plans to boost activity at Alberta’s massive CFB Suffield: commander
The commander of the Canadian Army says there will be more activity at CFB Suffield this summer as Canadian and UK forc…
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March 26, 2026
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Venezuela’s Maduro appears in court for 1st time since arraignment
The hearing opened with the defence and prosecution arguing over whether Maduro should be allowed to use Venezuelan gov…
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March 26, 2026
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Quebec man shot dead in Dominican Republic robbery, 2 arrested
The national police force of the Dominican Republic said in a news release Wednesday two men have been arrested in conn…
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March 26, 2026
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Canada, NATO allies ‘met or went beyond 2% target’ for defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's 2025 annual report confirms Canada has met the spending level for the first tim…
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March 26, 2026
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Oil prices dip, stock markets soar on Iran war off ramp hopes
Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran is taking over again on Wall Street Wednesday, and stocks are back to jump…
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March 25, 2026
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Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran war
One way to force snap elections would be to let parliament fail to pass the budget by March 31, which under Israeli law…
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March 25, 2026
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Iran has received ceasefire plan proposal as strikes persist, officials say
At least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will be sent to the Mideast, and the Pentagon is sending about 5,…
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March 25, 2026
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U.K. police examine possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances torched
A video posted on Telegram, allegedly by an Islamist group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, showed a map of wh…
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March 24, 2026
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Iran and Israel trade strikes amid mixed signals over talks to end war
Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv on Tuesday, yet President Donald Trump said the United States wa…
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March 24, 2026
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, set fires in West Bank after funeral
Sunday night's rampage came after mourners in the settlement of Elon Moreh held a funeral for an 18-year-old Israel…
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March 23, 2026
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Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire in U.K. ‘antisemitic arson attack’
The ambulances belonged to Hatzolah, a volunteer organization that responds to medical emergencies and works alongside …
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March 23, 2026
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Oil prices fall, stock markets set to rally after Trump delays Iran strikes
The main U.S. indexes were on track to open higher on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would order the milit…
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March 23, 2026
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U.S. will hold off strikes on Iran’s power plants for 5 days, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the suspension of his threat to attack power plants was “subject to the success o…
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March 23, 2026
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Trump threatens Iran’s power grid after recent strikes tied to nuclear sites
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel and the U.S. were well on their way to achieving the war’s goa…
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March 22, 2026
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Canadians on humanitarian mission in Cuba say residents ‘tired’ amid blackouts
Aid shipments are beginning to arrive in Cuba and a Russian oil delivery is expected this month, but fuel shortages rem…
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March 22, 2026
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Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks
Canadians are preparing to sail to Gaza with an aid flotilla, despite expectations of interception and detention by Isr…
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March 21, 2026
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Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports
Trump also said ICE could carry out arrests at airports, including targeting undocumented immigrants, and made specific…
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March 21, 2026
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Trump signals drawdown in middle east as Canada, allies condemn Iran’s actions
Trump says U.S. is nearing its Middle East objectives as allies condemn Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and warn…
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March 21, 2026
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3 Canadians back home after being stranded on cargo ship in Strait of Hormouz
Three Canadians from Quebec who were stranded in the Persian Gulf since Feb. 28 have returned home following a coordina…
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March 21, 2026
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Anand states any role in Iran war must fit ‘legal and policy frameworks’
Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed a statement after it was released by allies Thursday, expressing willingness to con…
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March 20, 2026
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Missing U.S. student tourist James Gracey found dead in water off Barcelona
James 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was stay…
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March 20, 2026
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Why geography dictates Canada’s dealings with Trump as he rattles NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls f…
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March 20, 2026
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Iran strikes Kuwait oil refinery, says its still building new missiles
The Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, is one of the largest in …
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March 20, 2026
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Kevin Spacey settles U.K. sexual assault cases out of court
The Oscar-winning actor has denied all allegations against him and maintains that the incidents raised in the lawsuits …
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March 19, 2026
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U.S. beats Canada in latest world happiness rankings
Canada ranked 18th last year, finishing behind the 23rd-ranked United States, also finding that life evaluations for Ca…
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March 19, 2026
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EU leaders push back against joining attacks on Iran as oil prices rise
European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strai…
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March 19, 2026
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Iran steps up attacks Gulf oil facilities after Israel strikes key gas field
The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawi…
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March 19, 2026
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20-year-old U.S. tourist goes missing in Spain during spring break trip
James 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was stay…
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March 18, 2026
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U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’
The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for furth…
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March 18, 2026
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Global markets rise, oil prices retreat despite Iran war escalation
U.S. benchmark crude fell US$1.24 to US$94.53 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose to US$104.17 pe…
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March 18, 2026
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Cuba must ‘change dramatically,’ Rubio says amid blackout, mounting crises
Electricity was slowly being restored to hospitals and some of the island's 11 million residents, but officials war…
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March 17, 2026
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Israel says it killed 2 of Iran’s top security officials as war intensifies
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basi…
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March 17, 2026
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2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. university
The institution cancelled all in-person exams on Monday, and the students' union called off events and shut down ve…
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March 16, 2026
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Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepen
The Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a 'complete disconnection' of the country’s fuel-powered electrical …
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March 16, 2026
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Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime official
Abbas Omidi is one of 32 'senior officials' of Iran’s regime located in Canada. from : World https://ift.tt/C…
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March 16, 2026
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Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of…
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March 16, 2026
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Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals
Canada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth, with four…
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March 15, 2026
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Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April
Canada produced on average 5.3 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2025, according to the Canada Energy Regulator, …
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March 15, 2026
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Canada, Nordic leaders aim to deepen ties as trade being used as ‘coercive tool’
Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding his time in Norway meeting with that country’s prime minister, along with the …
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March 15, 2026
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61 per cent of Canadians disapprove of U.S. military actions in Iran: poll
Only one in four (23 per cent) Canadians approve while, 16 per cent are unsure either way. Forty-two per cent were foun…
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March 13, 2026
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Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions
One of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has…
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March 13, 2026
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Oil price spike from Iran war could help Canada in CUSMA talks, experts say
Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like oil and fertilizer as the war…
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March 13, 2026
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4 dead as U.S. military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The U.S. Central Command said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,”…
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March 13, 2026
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Canada moves to help Canadians trapped in Kuwait without exit permits
Some Canadians who wanted to leave Kuwait had been denied exit permits by their employers. "The situation is a hos…
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March 12, 2026
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Iran’s unrelenting attacks continue in the Gulf region with no end in sight
Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above …
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March 12, 2026
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Oil prices jump, U.S. markets retreat as Iran war worsens supply concerns
U.S. benchmark crude oil jumped US$4.52 to US$91.77 a barrel. Brent, the international standard, climbed US$5.34 to US$…
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March 12, 2026
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Children of some of Iran’s most outspoken regime leaders live in West
As Iran’s regime suppresses protests and launches missiles at neighbouring countries in response to the U.S. and Israel…
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March 12, 2026
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Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson, files show
Concerns were raised in a document sent to British Prime Minster Keir Starmer in December 2024 when he was considering …
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March 11, 2026
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Canada, 31 nations agree to release 400M barrels of emergency oil
Canada and a group of dozens of other countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic …
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March 11, 2026
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Oil prices could surge to $200 a barrel, Iran warns as war stretches on
Iran's military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit US$200 a barrel, as three mor…
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March 11, 2026
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Senior Iranian official loses attempt to ban public from deportation hearing
Abbas Omidi is one of 28 ‘senior officials’ of Iran’s regime immigration officers have found in Canada. from : World …
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March 10, 2026
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Fewer Canadians abroad seeking help as hundreds flee Middle East war: GAC
The department said it is also seeing fewer Canadians take government-assisted travel options as flights gradually resu…
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March 10, 2026
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Airlines around world hike fares as Iran war sparks global fuel price surge
The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel, pushing airline tickets on some routes sky-high, and spark…
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March 10, 2026
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U.S. preparing for ‘most intense day of strikes’ in Iran, Hegseth says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States would carry out the most intense day of strikes against Iran…
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March 10, 2026
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How the Iran war impacts your grocery bills: ‘Everything is going to go up’
Sustained pressure on oil prices could mean Canadians will pay significantly more at the grocery store by the end of th…
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March 09, 2026
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Carney, Trump speak as Iran war escalates and oil prices soar
Also on Sunday, the Prime Minister's Office said Carney gathered the Incident Response Group with ministers and sen…
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March 09, 2026
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Oil prices soar as G7 ministers to meet on strategic reserves and Iran war
Germany's finance ministry said on Monday that G7 finance ministers would meet later in the day to discuss the impa…
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March 09, 2026
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Most Canadians want former prince Andrew removed from line to throne: poll
A survey found a majority of Canadians want Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to lose his claim to the throne, while 51 per ce…
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March 09, 2026
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War in Iran: Canadians leaving Middle East by plane, bus and foot
Amid the war in Iran, Canadians continue to request help in leaving the Middle East. Global Affairs Canada says several…
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March 08, 2026
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Explosion outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo under investigation: police
PST, the Norwegian police security service, called in additional personnel following the incident but has not changed t…
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March 08, 2026
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Israel says Iranian commanders targeted in Beirut as death toll nears 400
Israel's military has so far killed about 200 Hezbollah militants, spokesman Nadav Shoshani said in an online brief…
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March 08, 2026
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No sign of compromise in Middle East as Canadians flee fighting
Canadians are returning home from the Middle East as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt travel and rattle global ene…
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March 07, 2026
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Iran’s president apologizes for strikes as missiles and drones pound cities
Iran's president apologized Saturday for attacks even as its missiles and drones flew toward Gulf Arab states. He a…
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March 07, 2026
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U.S. ‘well on its way’ to controlling Iranian airspace, Leavitt says
Leavitt also said Washington was looking at potential candidates to lead Iran, a day after Trump said that the U.S. mus…
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March 06, 2026
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Ottawa reserves commercial flight seats for Canadians in ‘volatile’ Iran war
Canada has arranged a chartered flight departing from the UAE, which has the highest number of Canadians registered in …
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March 06, 2026
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No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump says
Trump posted to Truth Social that 'we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tire…
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March 06, 2026
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Canada and Japan sign partnership deal on defence, energy, trade
Carney met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, citing where the two countries want to collaborate, from cyber…
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March 06, 2026
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Iran war could disrupt supply of semiconductor materials, South Korea warns
South Korea's chip industry, which supplies around two-thirds of global memory chips, is also concerned that a prol…
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March 05, 2026
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U.S. House set to vote on halting Trump’s attack on Iran
The House is preparing to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump's attack on Iran,…
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March 05, 2026
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Iranian warship sunk by the U.S. was returning from an exhibition
An Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India…
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March 05, 2026
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U.S. sinks Iranian warship, Hegseth says, as Iran conflict expands
The U.S. sank an Iranian warship in international waters, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, as it intensif…
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March 04, 2026
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Carney stresses the strength of ‘middle powers’ in Australia visit
The two countries are working to build links between the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the European Union. Accomplishin…
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March 04, 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ayatollah, favoured to succeed him: Reuters
The United States and Israel pressed on with their round-the-clock assaults on Iran on Wednesday in a campaign that the…
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March 04, 2026
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Strikes on and by Iran violate UN Charter, independent probe says
Saturday's strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls school in southern Iran has been condemned by an independent United Na…
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March 04, 2026
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Dow plunges 1,000 points as Iran war slams global stock markets
A worldwide sell-off for stocks is slamming onto Wall Street Tuesday, and oil prices are leaping even higher as worries…
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March 03, 2026
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Iran strikes U.S. embassy in Saudia Arabia as war escalates
The conflict escalated further on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions rin…
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March 03, 2026
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Final plans taking shape as Toronto’s 1st FIFA World Cup match approaches
With 100 days to go until its first FIFA World Cup game, Toronto is focused on the needs for transit and services for t…
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March 03, 2026
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As Iran war spirals, there are 85K Canadians in Middle East, GAC says
The number is based on voluntary self-registration by Canadians with Global Affairs Canada as of Sunday, which means th…
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March 02, 2026
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As U.S. and Israel trade blows with Iran, what’s next?
While questions are being raised about whether a regime change is possible in Iran, experts say attacks by Iran on Isra…
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March 01, 2026
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‘Something just went off’: Canadians in Middle East describe ‘surreal’ Iran missile strikes
Canadians visiting and living in several Middle East countries are dealing with various emotions as Iran fires missiles…
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March 01, 2026
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‘At first I cried’: How Iranian Canadians are reacting to the U.S. strikes in Iran
Iranian Canadians gathered in various cities across the country this weekend celebrating recent strikes in Iran by the …
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March 01, 2026
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Iran begins search for new leader; U.S. military says 3 service members killed
Iran's president says a new leadership council has begun its search for a new supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Kh…
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March 01, 2026
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