Middle-east

• What could gas prices look like ahead of Canada Day weekend?

  Motorists may soon benefit from falling oil prices as markets digest news from U.S. President Donald Trump that a ceasefire is imminent between Iran and Israel.

  Consumer

  Jun 25
  
• U.S. reducing diplomatic, military presence in Middle East as tensions rise

  The U.S. State Department said it has ordered the departure of all non-essential personnel from its embassies in Baghdad, Bahrain and Kuwait following a review.

  World

  Jun 11
  
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• Trump says Iran would be ‘obliterated’ if it assassinated him

  Trump said while signing a memorandum calling for 'maximum pressure' on Iran that he left instructions for his administration if he's assassinated by agents of Tehran.

  World

  Feb 4
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• Quebec to investigate 2 colleges over safety complaints around Middle East conflict

  Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry says her department has received several reports about students feeling "uneasy and even unsafe" on campus. 

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2024
• U.S. investigating leaked documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran

  The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app and first reported Saturday by CNN and Axios.

  World

  Oct 20, 2024
• ‘Hearts in our throats’: Conflict in the Middle East impacts Manitoba communities

  Almost one year after Hamas' attack on Israel, conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, the impacts being felt even in Manitoba communities.

  World

  Oct 2, 2024
• Gaza hostage, aid planning underway as ceasefire talks continue: U.S. official

  It was unclear what measures were being taken, but the official said a new “implementation cell” was being established in Cairo in advance.

  World

  Aug 16, 2024
• ‘Time to leave’ Lebanon as violence escalates, Joly urges Canadians

  Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said the situation could further deteriorate without warning, leaving Canadians unable to leave Lebanon or access consular services.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2024
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• Israel, Iran likely to avoid more escalation after latest strikes: expert

  Iran has downplayed Friday's incident and said it does not plan to retaliate, a response that one Middle East expert says Israel likely planned for.

  World

  Apr 21, 2024
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• Former Quebec premier Jean Charest calls on Canadian leaders to clean up public debate

  In an open letter he co-signed with former mayors, senators, artists and business people, he calls on the political class to take concrete action to clean up public debate.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2024