CANADA PERSPECTIVE

Globe and Mail publishes an investigation into aviation fuel shortages beginning to hit the European tourism market: jet fuel prices have doubled since January, airlines are adding surcharges, and the IEA warns European carriers could run short by June if the Strait remains blocked. A Tuscan tour operator recounts his first shortage-related cancellation: Australian clients abandoned their Tuscany vacation, fearing their connection flight via Abu Dhabi would be canceled. National Post reports French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's statement to the UN Security Council demanding 'major concessions' from Iran. National Post also reveals Netanyahu convened his ministers to prepare scenarios in case talks collapse, with Jerusalem pushing Washington to maintain the naval blockade.