Tax Hikes Possible as Ottawa Seeks Funding for Higher Defence Spending Target
Opening Summary Canadians could face potential tax increases as the federal government works to meet higher defence spending targets, according to emerging reports. Officials in Ottawa are exploring funding options…
Residents Say City ‘Hit Hard’ as Video Shows Massive Blasts at Missile Base
Opening Summary Residents in an Iranian city say it was “hit hard” by recent strikes, while videos circulating online show large explosions at what appears to be a missile base.…
Canada: RCMP Says Foreign States Continue to Harass and Intimidate Canadians
Opening Summary The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has warned that foreign states continue to harass and intimidate individuals in Canada. Officials said these activities include threats, surveillance, and coercion…
Iran Denies Trump’s Ceasefire Claim, Calls Statement ‘False and Baseless’
Opening Summary Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran requested a ceasefire, calling the statement “false and baseless.” The denial was issued by Iran’s foreign ministry amid…
PM Mark Carney Says He Will ‘Absolutely Not’ Prorogue Parliament if April Byelections Deliver Majority
Opening Summary Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will “absolutely not” prorogue Parliament if upcoming April byelections result in a majority government. The statement was made during political discussions…
Trump Tells Affected Nations to Go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘Get Your Oil’ Amid Ongoing Crisis
Opening Summary U.S. President Donald Trump has told countries affected by disruptions in Middle East energy supplies to go to the Strait of Hormuz and “get your oil,” amid ongoing…
India: Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions, India May Receive First Iranian Crude Oil Shipment in Seven Years
Opening Summary India may receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil in seven years despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to emerging reports. The potential delivery comes…
RCMP Arrests Air Canada Employee Accused of Using Passenger Luggage Tags to Traffic Cannabis
Opening Summary The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has arrested an Air Canada employee accused of using passengers’ luggage tags to traffic large quantities of cannabis. Authorities allege the scheme…
India: Census Process to Begin April 1, First Data Expected in 2027, Says Registrar General
Opening Summary India’s next national census will begin its first phase on April 1, with the earliest data expected to be released in 2027, according to the Registrar General of…
United States: Trump Threatens to ‘Obliterate’ Iran’s Energy Facilities if Deal Not Reached Soon
Opening Summary U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could “obliterate” Iran’s energy infrastructure if a deal to end the ongoing war is not reached “shortly.” The…