As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump
Gas prices worldwide have soared since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the widening war has pinched tanker traffic in the crucially important Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Ride-hail drivers, many of whom are on the road for hours a day, say they're being hit hard by the extra expense.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/gas-prices-rides-hailing-drivers-9.7132355?cmp=rss
Pakistan pausing strikes against Afghanistan for end of Ramadan
Pakistan has announced a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pakistan-afghanistan-pause-airstrikes-eid-9.7133287?cmp=rss
Pakistan pausing strikes against Afghanistan for end of Ramadan
Pakistan has announced a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pakistan-afghanistan-pause-airstrikes-eid-9.7133287?cmp=rss

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#ISRAEL KILLS THREE TOP #IRANIAN #LEADERS: Iran’s top security official, head of Basij forces, and #minister of intelligence were all killed by Israeli #strikes within 24 hours, Israel confirmed. https://www.npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-s1-5751694/iran-retaliates-israel-kills-two-top-iranian-officials

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump
Gas prices worldwide have soared since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the widening war has pinched tanker traffic in the crucially-important Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Ride-hail drivers, many of whom are on the road for hours a day, say they're being hit hard by the extra expense.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/gas-prices-rides-hailing-drivers-9.7132355?cmp=rss

Industrial disputes & news - 18 March 2026
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آثار #الدمار جراء #القصف #الصاروخي الإيراني على #تل_أبيب وسط #فلسطين المحتلة.
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Israel says it killed Iranian militia head, security chief amid 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
Israel's defence minister said that its military killed Iran's security chief and the head of its Basij militia in overnight airstrikes as it conducted a "wide-scale wave of strikes" across Tehran on Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-strikes-tehran-lebanon-9.7131401?cmp=rss