Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

Japan, Australia say they will not send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, at request of US President Donald Trump.  Beijing is a major exporter to Middle East and China is feeling the squeeze from US-Israel war in Iran. Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February.  Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street on the final leg of his overseas tour. Scientists map genome of MSX, a deadly oyster disease that affects the Atlantic oyster industry.  Canadian filmmaking talent bring home Oscars from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. 

Iran expands threats to UAE ports as the U.S. looks to build a global naval coalition for the Strait of Hormuz. It has been nearly two weeks since the Strait of Hormuz has been closed off by Iran, essentially choking off the world's oil supply. Three Iranian soccer players return home after seeking asylum. President Zelenskyy warns that Russia is supplying Iran with drones and intelligence as Ukraine faces a fresh wave of strikes. Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Nordic leaders in Oslo to address Arctic security and strategic cooperation. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty meets with Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls as the community's water crisis enters its third month. The future of a historical courthouse in London, Ontario has locals questioning Canada's preservation of heritage sites. 

President Trump warns he may destroy Iran's oil infrastructure following a major bombing raid on Kharg Island. A missile strike hits the U-S Embassy in Baghdad. PM Mark Carney pitches Canada as a "low-risk" energy partner during a visit to Norway that also included a stop at the Nordic World Cup. Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warns the war with Iran is a boost for Russia and a threat to Ukraine. War in the middle east continues to spill over, a Jewish school in Amsterdam attacked, adding to multiple attacks on Jewish community across Europe and North America. One year into the review of Canada’s F-35 contract, the government admits relations with the U-S are complicating the deal. Japan's fishing industry is concerned that crude oil shortage due to war in middle east will affect their industry.

Israel renews attacks on Iran and Lebanon as Iran targets financial districts and key energy routes in Gulf region. U.S. officials confirm six airmen are dead after a refueling plane crash. Investigators have ruled out combat fire as the cause remains under review. Global oil prices fluctuate as the G7 releases record reserves and the U.S. considers waiving shipping laws to bypass the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Canada’s economy unexpectedly sheds 84,000 jobs in February — a sharp reversal that pushes the unemployment rate to 6.7 per cent. The widow of an Edmonton man who died in the E-R slams a new provincial report, calling its 16 recommendations "a joke." March is one of the deadliest months for avalanches; predicting them is difficult.

New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in first public address.  Global price of oil hovers around $100/barrel again as Iran carries out overnight attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf.  Israeli drone strike kills eight on Beirut's seafront as families sleep in nearby tents.  Mark Carney's government tries again to give law enforcement more power to intercept communications and seize data.  Trump administration to report on its plan to refund billions of dollars in tariffs deemed illegal by US Supreme Court.  Remote First Nations in northern Ontario partner with Ornge air ambulance service to launch community-led emergency response teams.  Newfoundland and Labrador judge sparks a national debate by calling "jail not bail" rhetoric inflammatory while releasing a repeat offender. 

Iran continues to step up its attacks across the Middle East, the US and Israel launch counter attacks.  Mulitple commericial ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz.  Countries to start releasing emergency oil reserves.  NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join Liberal caucus, bringing Carney government within 2 seats of a majority.  Major ice storm forecast to hit southern parts of Ontario and Quebec.  Canadian Cancer Society says colorectal cancer screening should start earlier than recommended age of 50. 

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says today will be the most intense day of strikes on Iran.  Israel launches new wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah, more than 100,000 people in Lebanon register as displaced today alone.  Persian Gulf countries continue to come under ballistic missile attacks from Iran.  Toronto Police say someone discharged a firearm at the U-S Consulate.  Parent from Tumbler Ridge BC files civil lawsuit against Open AI, parent company of Chat GPT, after daughter injured in school shooting.  TikTok and Canadian government reach agreement to allow Chinese-owned company to maintain physical presence in Canada.  CBC Exclusive: Canadian-led business fuelled Myanmar’s civil war with ‘blood pearls,’ despite international sanctions. 

US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with appointment of Mojtaba ‌Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader.  G7 leaders are meeting today via video conference as the price of oil spikes considerably. Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping.  New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges – and no help from bank, police or school.  More than 100 graphic novels removed from Alberta school shelves under new government policy.  Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse overshadowed by US president Donald Trump's threats to Greenland. 

Explosions ring out today at an oil depot in southern Tehran as Israel says it is targeting Iran's energy resources. Israel is issuing an evacuation alert this morning for residents of southern Lebanon. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the war in the Middle East never should have happened. Canadians continue to leave the mid-east, many through Dubai despite sporadic closures due to the war. Canadian women participating in the UN's Commission on the Status of Women warn about backsliding on women's progress. The prime minister announces byelections for three ridings on April 13 - two in the Toronto area, and one in Montreal. Canada wins its first gold medal of the Paralympic Games, bringing the total to 6.

The war in the middle east is intensifying this morning with new waves of bombing throughout the region. US President Donald Trump insists that Washington will not be making any deal with Iran. The prime minister is returning from Japan today, but as he left, he says Canada supports removing the former Prince Andrew from the line of Royal succession. And Canada has won three medals already at the Paralympic Games, which just get underway today - two silvers and a bronze. Police investigating reports of shots fired at two Toronto-area synagogues. Dubai airport partially reopens after an Iranian attack but it's not clear whether that's affecting plans to fly some Canadians out today.