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.
International Relations
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to receive French, British aid timeline within days
Ukraine will get a timeline for French and British military aid within 7-10 days, President Zelenskyy announced alongside Estonia's president.
Israeli Lawmaker Demolishes Palestinian Martyrs' Memorial in West Bank Village
Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot destroyed a Palestinian memorial in the West Bank village of Madama, claiming it incited violence. The military says the demolition exceeded agreed terms.
Tehran Drivers Queue for Hours as Fuel Shortage Worsens
Tehran residents face long queues at gas stations due to a widening fuel supply-demand gap, with officials boosting distribution to ease the crunch.
Canada Signals Retaliatory Tariffs as US Auto Dispute Escalates
Canada's trade minister says retaliatory tariffs on US goods may be announced Tuesday, following Trump's threat to raise auto duties to 50%.
Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years Over Satirical Mao Works
Chinese artist Gao Zhen gets three-year prison term for satirical Mao statues; wife and rights groups decry verdict.
Gaza marks first anniversary of strike that killed journalists at hospital
A year after Israeli strikes killed 22 people at a Gaza hospital, journalists and families gathered to demand justice and answers.
UN and Red Cross Urge Binding Rules on Autonomous Weapons
UN and ICRC renew push for legally binding limits on autonomous weapons, citing rising civilian harm.
Global Markets Tread Water as Trade Threats and Iran Sanctions Take Center Stage
Markets steady as US-Canada trade tensions escalate and Iran sanctions details disappoint, with focus shifting to PCE data and Nvidia results.
Hungary Files Criminal Complaint Over $965 Million COVID Ventilator Deal
Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint over a $965 million ventilator purchase, citing suspected fraud and financial irregularities.
Putin Signs Decree Allowing State Takeover of Key Facilities After Drone Strikes
Russia's new decree lets the state temporarily manage critical facilities if owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone strikes.
Kremlin casts doubt on US-backed free economic zone plan for Donbas
The Kremlin has questioned the feasibility of a US proposal, backed by Kyiv, to create a free economic zone in Ukraine's Donbas region.
French sugar beet harvest set to fall over 20% after drought and heat
French sugar beet harvest expected to be over 20% below the five-year average due to severe drought, heat, pests and disease.