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Ukraine gets US$106B loan package from EU after Hungary changes voteThe measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.WorldApr 23
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Iran war ‘depleting’ global oil reserves at ‘record rate,’ IEA report warnsIn April, global oil supply shrank by 1.8 million barrels a day, with the total losses since February amounting to 12.8 million barrels of oil lost every day, the IEA said.EconomyMay 13
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Russia, China veto UN Security Council measure to reopen Strait of HormuzThe resolution was watered down to remove text that would have authorized countries to use 'all necessary means,' including military action, to ensure transit through the strait.WorldApr 7
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King Charles III urges ‘unyielding resolve’ for Ukraine, praises NATO"The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal," he said. "It is irreplaceable and unbreakable."PoliticsApr 28
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Hegseth defends Iran war that has cost U.S. $25B so far in tense hearingThe hearing before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee was focused on the Pentagon's 2027 budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to a historic US$1.5 trillion.U.S. NewsApr 29
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What happens if oil breaches US$150 a barrel? BMO report lays out warningA recent BMO report has warned that oil prices going past US$150 per barrel as a result of the Iran war would ripple out throughout the broader economy.EconomyApr 6
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New boss at N.S. Power says he wants to rebuild trust after cyberattackThe new CEO of Nova Scotia’s private electric utility says the firm has hit key milestones in its recovery from last year’s cyberattack.CanadaMar 31
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Soaring U.S. gas prices amid Iran war ups pressure on drivers and TrumpU.S. gas prices jumped past an average of US$4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide.U.S. NewsMar 31
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Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence ministerDefence Minister David McGuinty announced the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Wednesday, with a focus on making ammunition in Canada.CanadaMar 18
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U.S. and Iran prepare for talks, Israel agrees to Lebanon negotiationsIran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, claimed that talks set for Saturday wouldn’t happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.WorldApr 10
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Sean Penn given ‘Oscar’ made from damaged Ukrainian train after skipping showIn 2022, as a gesture of goodwill, Penn loaned one of his Oscars to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, telling him only to return it when the war was won.EntertainmentMar 18
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Canadian woman killed in shooting at Mexican tourist site: authoritiesMexico's security cabinet said in a statement that several more people were injured in the shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids outside Mexico City.CrimeApr 20
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Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medalsCanada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth, with four silver and eight bronze.CanadaMar 15
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Gas prices hit highest level since 2023 in U.S. amid Iran warThe national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to over US$3.84 on Wednesday, up from US$2.98 consumers were paying before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.ConsumerMar 18
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Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 yearsIn front of Ukrainian ambassador Andrii Plakhotniuk, Anand announced the renewal of Operation Unifier, a military training mission launched in 2014.CanadaFeb 24
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Putin ‘has not broken Ukrainians,’ Zelenskyy says 4 years after invasionTuesday marks the four-year mark of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, which has been Europe's biggest conflict since World War II.CanadaFeb 24
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Carney, Starmer meet in London as Iran war upends global shippingA readout issued by Carney's office after the meeting in London said the two leaders condemned Iran's missile and drone attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure.CanadaMar 16
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UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting as U.S., Israel strike IranThe United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency briefing Saturday under the agenda item, 'The Situation in the Middle East.'WorldFeb 28
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Carney’s $35B Arctic military base upgrade plan will please Trump: expertCarney also said four northern projects, including the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, are being referred to the Major Projects Office for expedited review and approval.PoliticsMar 12
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Artemis II re-entry: Hansen, crew ‘focusing on getting it all done right,’ Hadfield saysJeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are 'focusing on getting it all done right' ahead of re-entry Friday night, Chris Hadfield says.CanadaApr 10