By MarketsFarm
WINNIPEG, May 8 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.
- Dozens of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine overnight killed at least four people, as Russia’s offensive intensified ahead of the country’s Victory Day holiday on May 9. All 60 of the Iranian-made kamikaze drones, including 36 fired at Kyiv, were reportedly shot down by Ukrainian defenses, although debris fell and caused damage.
- Representatives of warring Sudanese factions were holding talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in an attempt to deal with humanitarian issues and end the conflict that has killed hundreds over the past few weeks. Thousands of people have also left the African nation, with many more looking to leave.
- England’s King Charles III was coronated in London over the weekend, officially taking his place as head of the Commonwealth – which includes Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon were in attendance, along with many other world leaders and dignitaries.
