World Report March 5: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Mar 5, 2026 Anissa Dari, CBC energy reporter tracking global oil shifts and Canada's export limits. David Common, senior correspondent in Tel Aviv covering intense missile and drone exchanges and widening regional violence. They discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz, risks to oil shipping and markets, and escalating cross-border strikes and civilian displacement.
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Canada Could Be Drawn Into Middle East Conflict
- Canada may be drawn into wider Middle East conflict if allies are attacked.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney told Australian MPs Canada will defend allies and cannot categorically rule out participation as global order breaks down.
Multi‑Sided Missile And Drone Exchanges Escalate
- Missiles and drones are being launched by Iran, Israel and the United States across multiple fronts.
- David Common reported heavy Israeli interceptions over Tel Aviv and mass displacement from Tehran as exchanges continue on day six.
Israel Expands Fighting Into Lebanon
- Israel is opening a second front against Hezbollah in Lebanon with sustained airstrikes and limited ground incursions.
- David Common said strikes hit southern Lebanon and Beirut, killing civilians and prompting 58,000 to flee their homes.