via Oil prices keep climbing as Iran war uncertainty drags stock markets downThe mixed movements followed a whirlwind of action in the war over the weekend, including an entry into the fighting by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Fan dies after fall at Mexico City stadium hosting 2026 World Cup opener
via Fan dies after fall at Mexico City stadium hosting 2026 World Cup openerAfter the incident, the Mexico City Prosecutor's Office released a statement saying it's 'investigating the death of a person that occurred on March 28 inside Estadio Banorte.'
KitKat thieves make a break for it, steal more than 400K bars in roadway heist
via KitKat thieves make a break for it, steal more than 400K bars in roadway heistThe chocolate bars were set to be distributed across Europe, but KitKat announced Sunday that a large chunk of its chocolate supply had veered off course.
Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies war
via Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies warPope Leo dedicated his Palm Sunday homily to his insistence that God is the “king of peace” who rejects violence and comforts those who are oppressed.
Yemen’s Houthis confirm first attack on Israel since start of current war
via Yemen’s Houthis confirm first attack on Israel since start of current warYemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis confirm their first attack on Israel in the current conflict, raising fears of a wider regional war as Israel moves to intercept a missile.
Russian man gets 4 years in prison for assault witnessed by Barron Trump
via 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 in a transcript released by prosecutors.
RCMP, CSIS reviewing Vancouver company accused of ties to Hezbollah, minister says
via RCMP, CSIS reviewing Vancouver company accused of ties to Hezbollah, minister saysThe RCMP and CSIS are looking into the company, which remains active in Canada despite being sanctioned by the U.S.
Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran war
via Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran warOne way to force snap elections would be to let parliament fail to pass the budget by March 31, which under Israeli law would trigger a vote within 90 days.
Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks
via Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risksCanadians are preparing to sail to Gaza with an aid flotilla, despite expectations of interception and detention by Israeli forces
Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports
via Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airportsTrump also said ICE could carry out arrests at airports, including targeting undocumented immigrants, and made specific references to migrants from Somalia.
‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officials
via ‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officialsU.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn.
Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from media
via Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from mediaThe federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.
Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of Hormuz
via Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of HormuzCanada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.'
Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepen
via Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepenThe Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a 'complete disconnection' of the country’s fuel-powered electrical system, plunging nearly 11 million people into darkness.
Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime official
via Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime officialAbbas Omidi is one of 32 'senior officials' of Iran’s regime located in Canada.
Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’
via 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 water between Iran and Oman.
Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals
via 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.
Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April
via Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in AprilCanada produced on average 5.3 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2025, according to the Canada Energy Regulator, making the upcoming production jump a 2.6 per cent increase.
