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Statistics Canada’s inflation figures show that the price of fresh vegetables just saw the largest spike in almost three years. Canada’s inflation rate inched higher to 2.4 per cent in March, compared to 1.8 per cent in February, led largely by fuel costs amidst the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Excluding gasoline, though, the pace of inflation slowed to 2.2 per cent in March, compared to 2.4 per cent in February.Food prices, however, soared in March. The prices of food purchased from stores rose by 4.4 per cent in March, compared to 4.1 per cent in…

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Around 40 minutes after the quake, an 80cm tsunami wave hit a port in Kuji in Iwate, according to the weather agency, which had initially estimated the magnitude at 7.4 before revising it upwards.The agency said the later advisory about another possible earthquake only reflected an elevated risk, rather than providing any specific predictions.”Although the probability is low, there is a possibility of another major earthquake occurring; therefore, please review your earthquake preparedness measures in these areas,” it said in a statement.By the evening, authorities slightly downgraded the tsunami warning but kept an advisory for possible waves up to 1m…

The global fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz may create the impression that the world cannot function without fossil fuels. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every single industry can and must decarbonise.For global shipping, this process would be relatively easy because technological solutions exist and a single United Nations agency can set legally binding rules for all ships. The first steps have already been made.In 2025, member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a policy mechanism to cut shipping emissions: the Net-Zero Framework (NZF). But they opted to postpone a decision on formal…

The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans’ campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News in an interview.National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson said the committee raised $47.1 million in the first three months of the year, the largest amount ever for the NRCC in the first quarter of any year. Hudson added that the committee posted its strongest March in its history with $28.1 million, and now has $78.2 million cash on hand and $164.4 million for the entire cycle. “This is the best first quarter we’ve…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government’s pause of excise taxes on gasoline and diesel went into effect Monday as Canadians continue to feel the squeeze of the global oil crisis caused by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the gas tax holiday last week, adding that “Canadians are feeling the pressures of everyday expenses right now.”The pause, which started Monday, will continue until Sept. 7 — right up until the end of the Labour Day long weekend.The tax holiday will remove up to $0.10 per…

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios will play in the grasscourt tournament at Halle in June, which could boost his hopes of a wild card ticket into Wimbledon.

Some firms at the fair report that enquiries and sales for solar panels, inverters and wind turbines have risen by as much as 50 per cent since the latest Iran conflict began. For buyers like Sachin Inamdar, who travelled from India, the appeal is clear: “Getting to see (so many) new technologies in one place is worth the visit.” He added that he is exploring alternative energy solutions amid growing demand back home amid a global shift away from fossil fuels. INNOVATION NOT A SILVER BULLETStill, analysts caution that innovation alone may not be enough to sustain China’s growth. The country placed tech as…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is facing two misdemeanor charges following a run-in with law enforcement just days ahead of the NFL Draft. Branch, who is a projected second-round pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, and charged with two counts of obstructing public sidewalks/streets – prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.  Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch celebrates after a touchdown catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Nov. 28, 2025. (Brett…

NewsFeedIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters at a press conference that Iran has no plans for a second round of negotiations with the US, following an Iranian cargo ship being seized by the US.Published On 20 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo