The world has been abuzz with Canadian News Today updates and developments across various industries and sectors. From political upheavals to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot happening around the globe in recent weeks. Here is a brief report on some of the top world news making headlines: US-Iran Relations: As tensions continue to escalate between the United States and Iran, concerns for the safety and wellbeing of citizens and infrastructure in the region have become a primary concern.

The US has been flying numerous military assets to the middle east, with the main aim to protect the American personnel from any possible attacks. COVID-19 Pandemic: The coronavirus pandemic has continued to spread its deadly tentacles in recent weeks, with the numbers of confirmed cases and fatalities rising steadily. Various countries continue to battle the pandemic, with measures such as lockdowns and social distancing being implemented to curb the spread of the disease.

Recently, the WHO has warned that the world is heading for a “catastrophic moral failure” as poorer countries are unable to secure vaccines while richer nations hoard doses.