Uday Rana

Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza — Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost tw...

Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza - Reuters

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Canada intends to recognize the State of #Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

Is now the time to buy or sell a used car? As new sales dip, what to know - National | Globalnews.ca This was the first time since February that Canada saw sales at new car dealerships decline, Statistics Canada said, as new car sales dropped 4.6 per cent in May.

Tariffs making car-buying difficult? Here’s why the used car market is “hot right now.”

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Tale of two cities: Why Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto - National | Globalnews.ca Toronto is lagging cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, where housing starts are on the rise. They're falling in Toronto, and experts say city policy is a culprit.

Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto does. I asked some experts why that is the case.

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How falling rents offer ‘a good opportunity’ if you’re trying to buy a home - National | Globalnews.ca Combined with a soft housing market, falling rents across the country could offer opportunities for renters looking to become homeowners.

Renting in Canada? I wrote about why it might be a good time for some to make the jump to home ownership.

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These real estate markets might be showing signs of life, report suggests - National | Globalnews.ca A report by the Royal Bank of Canada released Monday said local real estate boards have indicated that home resales picked up in some Canadian markets in May.

Canada's real estate market has been slow this year, but one report suggests signs of life might be appearing in some markets. I wrote about it for Global News.

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The ostrich farm in British Columbia, which has become a flashpoint of an avian flu outbreak, “has not cooperated” with the authorities to manage the outbreak, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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Mortgage-free retirement? Not so for 29% of soon-to-be retirees - National | Globalnews.ca For nearly a third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians, living a mortgage-free retirement may not be on the cards for at least a few years, a new report says.

For nearly one-third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians expect they'll be paying back their mortgages into retirement.

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Are mortgage rates getting cheaper? Depends on where you live - National | Globalnews.ca While borrowing costs remained largely stagnant in late March and early April, plummeting home sales across Canada contributed to improved affordability.

Could you afford a mortgage in your city? Here's a report that could help you decide!

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Should you move up plans to buy a home? Gauge the risks and rewards - National | Globalnews.ca According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), homes sales fell 9.3 per cent in March compared with this time last year.

Which homebuyers should wait it out and which ones should move into the market now? I asked some experts on how you should gauge the risk.

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Probably more a debate than an interview, but a debate I'm happy to have: Will the Trump tariffs -- the actual Trump tariffs rather than some hypothetical he could have implemented -- will help bring jobs onshore?

Hockeynomics? How Canadian teams in NHL playoffs may thaw consumer chill - National | Globalnews.ca With many cutting back on expenses amidst fears of a recession, three Canadian teams making deep playoff runs might be just what the economist ordered.

Canadians have been pulling back on spending amidst Trump's trade war. Can three Canadian teams having a deep NHL playoff run spur economic activity? I wrote about 'Hockeynomics' for Global News.

(At the risk of showing my bias: GO LEAFS GO)

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If I don’t immediately write back, I do apologize. I get a high volume of emails and may end up missing your message.

Hello! I’ll be writing more about real estate, the housing market and personal finance in Canada for Global News.

If you have any tips, advice and pitches or simply want to grab a get-to-know-you coffee somewhere in Toronto, do reach out on uday.rana@globalnews.ca!

Canada’s housing market is ‘cracking’ under Trump’s trade war: report - National | Globalnews.ca The sharpest pullback in people getting into the housing markets has been in southern Ontario and British Columbia, RBC economist Robert Hogue said.

Canada's housing market is "cracking" under the weight of Donald Trump's trade war. I asked experts what's keeping homebuyers out and what advice they have for them.

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You can tell this is fake because it involves the cops actually writing a ticket for bike lane obstruction

Health Canada is issuing a recall for children’s jewelry sold on Amazon over lead content

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Democracy sausage: What to know about Australia’s tasty election tradition - National | Globalnews.ca Enjoying a sausage – or ‘sag’ as it is known in Aussie slang – after casting your vote has become a beloved Australian election day tradition.

Stakes are high in Australia’s general election this Saturday, but there is an election day perk for Australians even in a ‘wurst’ case scenario – hot dogs.

I wrote about 'Democracy sausage', a beloved Aussie election day tradition.

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Mark Carney has a housing plan. How long will it take to implement? - National | Globalnews.ca Housing experts and economists say some of the proposed measures in Prime Minister Mark Carney's housing plan are promising, but some key challenges remain.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has an “extremely ambitious” housing plan, to double the rate of housing construction in Canada. I asked experts how long it would take to implement it.

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In Canada’s federal election, the 1st polls have closed - National | Globalnews.ca On election day, Newfoundland and Labrador was the first province where polls closed, at 8:30 p.m. local time. Polls will close in other Atlantic provinces shortly after.

Polls have now closed in Atlantic Canada. I'll be covering the #CanadaElection2025 results for Global News. Follow this link for updates!

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What is ‘stagflation’? A closer look at the economic ‘double kiss of death’ - National | Globalnews.ca Recession fears loom large for Canadians as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. But economists are also warning of 'stagflation.' What is it?

Canada in the 1970s saw an economic crisis some called 'stagflation'. Some fear it may return with Trump's trade war. I asked economists what 'stagflation' is and whether it can return.

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I counted the numbers of Bikes vs Cars on Bloor St, where
Doug Ford wants to remove the bike lanes that see some of the highest ridership in North America. During an average rush hour, I found 29 bikes and 24 cars over 2 minutes. All traffic modes were moving efficiently.

Pedro Pascal Makes Timely Plea For Solidarity With Trans Women At Marvel Premiere The star of Fantastic Four and The Last Of Us made a big impression at the London premiere of Thunderbolts* on Tuesday night.

The star of Fantastic Four and The Last Of Us made a big impression at the London premiere of Thunderbolts* on Tuesday night.

Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed

“A huge 89% majority of the world’s people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the climate crisis, but feel they are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority, research suggests.”

Most of us want #ClimateAction.

Poilievre reveals platform, says government must ‘start pinching pennies’ - National | Globalnews.ca As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

Pierre Poilievre released the Conservative Party's platform yesterday. Here's what it said.

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It’s early voting day, Canada! You can vote early starting today and on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!

Threats to Canada, cost of living dominate English leaders debate - National | Globalnews.ca The leaders of Canada's four main political parties are squaring off for a second and final leaders' debate Thursday night in Montreal, after an initial French-language faceoff.

Missed the English language federal leaders debate? I covered it for Global News, here are the key highlights!

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“Mr. Poilievre, you spent years running against Justin Trudeau and the carbon tax and they're both gone,” Liberal Leader Mark Carney tells Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. #EnglishDebate #CanadaElection2025

Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid tariff turmoil - National | Globalnews.ca The Bank of Canada held its benchmark rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday, ending a streak of seven consecutive rate cuts, as Canada grapples with a trade war.

As U.S. tariffs throw global trade into turmoil, the Bank of Canada decided to hold interest rates steady after seven consecutive rate cuts. Here's what it means for you.

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Tariff turmoil means Canada’s housing market is ‘treading water at best’ - National | Globalnews.ca The national average home price in Canada was $678,331 in March 2025, down 3.7 per cent from March 2024, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.

Home sales in Canada have plummeted as fears around tariffs are keeping new homebuyers on the sidelines. I write for Global News.

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