Brazil's July Tax Revenue Hits Record High on Strong Corporate Collections
Brazil's federal tax revenue hit a record July high, rising 8.97% in real terms to 289.3 billion reais.
International Relations
Loonie edges up as Canada retaliates with tariffs on US goods
Canada's dollar inched higher after Ottawa announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in US imports, escalating the trade conflict.
Canada Hits Back With Retaliatory Tariffs as Trade War With US Escalates
Canada retaliates against US tariffs with duties on $20B in goods, as ministers vow to defend economic sovereignty.
Iran rejects new US sanctions as 'systematic bullying', hints at talks
Iran condemns fresh US sanctions as unlawful, while Oman and Tehran discuss a Hormuz shipping corridor and Pakistan relays messages.
Israel to Stay in Syrian Buffer Zone, Defense Minister Says
Israeli Defense Minister Katz says IDF will remain in Syria's buffer zone to ensure security, citing threats and recent strikes.
Putin signs decree allowing state takeover of drone-hit infrastructure
Russia's president has signed a decree permitting temporary state control of critical facilities if owners fail to protect them from drone attacks.
Canada Hits Back With Tariffs on $20 Billion of US Goods
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of US goods, matching Washington's duties dollar-for-dollar, and announces business support.
Canada Unveils Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs on US Goods as Trade War Deepens
Canada will impose matching tariffs on hundreds of US goods starting Sept. 8, escalating the North American trade conflict.
Gas queues grow in Tehran as US tightens sanctions, but leaders hold firm
US sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis, with long queues and inflation, but leaders resist and no protests emerge.
Canada Announces Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs on US Goods
Canada will impose matching tariffs on $20B of US goods from Sept 8, responding to Washington's 50% duties.
Iraq's Dollar Dependence Makes It a Test Case for US Sanctions on Iran's Partners
US pressure on Iraq over Iran trade highlights how dollar dependence can be used to enforce sanctions on other partners.
Brazil in Talks for Fertilizer Subsidies as Iran Conflict Hits Supply
Brazil's fertilizer industry seeks a 2 billion-real subsidy from the government to counter supply disruptions from the Iran war.
Canada Hits Back With Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs on US Goods
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion of US goods, effective September 8, and a C$7.5 billion support package for affected workers and industries.
Ukraine Slowly Losing War, Ousted Minister Warns
Ukraine's ousted defence minister warns the country is slowly losing the war and has a narrow window to change course.
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance $30 million over minors' data handling
Brazil's data protection authority fines TikTok parent ByteDance nearly $30 million for violating minors' data privacy laws.
Russia weighs grain export duty removal as Black Sea shipments stall
Russia considers scrapping grain export duty and rerouting shipments after Ukrainian attacks halt Black Sea exports, pressuring farmers.
Spain Declares Ceuta Situation a National Security Priority
Spain has declared the situation in Ceuta a national security interest and created a new coordination body to manage migrant returns.
Vatican and Russia Hold Rare Moscow Talks on Ukraine Peace
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov hosted the Vatican's chief diplomat in Moscow for talks focused on Ukraine and the need for renewed dialogue.
One Year On, No Accountability for Deadly Nasser Hospital Strike
A year after an Israeli strike killed 22 at Nasser Hospital, including journalists, no one has been held accountable.
Canada Set to Hit Back With Retaliatory Tariffs as US Trade War Deepens
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs Tuesday after the US imposed 50% duties on Canadian goods, with Trump threatening further escalation.