China's Formaldehyde-Tainted Cabbage Scandal Triggers Concerns Over Kimchi in South Korea
Spraying cabbage with the carcinogen to keep it fresh has long been an open secret within the industry.
Iran, Oman Propose ‘Temporary Navigational Corridor’ for Strait of Hormuz
The framework proposed by the two countries includes a joint operation to remove mines from the waterway.
Debate Over Forest Management Heats Up After Record Wildfires in Europe
France's summer of flames has prompted criticism over lawsuits brought by environmentalists that could constrain fire prevention measures.
Jannik Sinner Withdraws From US Open Due to Knee Injury
The Italian has been sidelined since winning Wimbledon in July. The spotlight turns to Carlos Alcaraz, back from a wrist injury, who will play in New York.
Trump Says US Navy Has Removed All Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The president said Space Force was monitoring 'every square inch' of the strait and that any Iranian ships placing additional mines would be destroyed.
Canada Shouldn’t Replace America With China
Ottawa should resist the argument that deteriorating relations with Washington somehow make Beijing a natural alternative.
Montreal Airport Ground Crew Worker Dead After Being Struck by Plane
Emergency services responded to the scene around 7:30 p.m. EDT on Aug. 24, while the Paris-bound plane's departure was delayed to 11 p.m. on Aug. 25.
Russia Allows State to Take Over Infrastructure Vulnerable to Damage From Drone Attacks
The decree cites the 'increasing threats to the security of critical infrastructure facilities' during the ongoing war.
E-Scooter Hospitalizations up by 40%, Many With Head and Brain Injuries: Data
The Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations for both children and adults riding e-scooters rose by almost 40 percent in the past year. Data released Tuesday showed there were 837 hospitalizations last year between April 2025 and March 2026, up from 601 in the same period the previous year. Fractures and head and brain injuries were among the most common reasons e-scooter riders were hospitalized. Meanwhile, the number of kids 15 years of age and under hospitalized for e-scooter injuries almost tripled. Data showed 150 kids in Canada required hospitalization, compared to 54 children and adolescents in the previous year. Canada’s most densely populated areas—including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec—had the most injuries.
Trump Says US May Rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ Amid Spat With Ford
Ford says he will tone down the rhetoric.
Chinese Regime Says Iran Cooperation Should Not Be Disrupted
Beijing's pushback against U.S. demands comes just weeks before Xi's visit to Washington.
‘Economic Chemotherapy’: Business Groups Wary of Counter-Tariffs, Federal Aid Package
Despite Ottawa unveiling an aid package for Canadian businesses affected by the trade war with the United States, industry leaders say the measures do not go far enough to help them stay afloat, especially in the wake of Canada’s new counter-tariffs. The federal government announced a $7.5-billion package on Tuesday, including new loan programs for […]
Taiwan Indicts 9 Over Alleged Illegal Export of Nvidia Servers to China
The defendants included one employee of Nvidia's Taiwan unit and two employees of Supermicro’s Taiwan unit.
China’s College Grads Struggle to Find Jobs as Youth Unemployment Rate Hits 11-Month High
Experts say the real figure could be much higher because the official data is limited.
US Military Transport Plane Lands in Moscow
The U.S. Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft previously had flown from Joint Base Andrews to Riga, Latvia, on Aug. 23.
Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Afipsky Oil Refinery
Kyiv has also been intensifying its long-range drone attacks on warehouses belonging to online Russian retailers, such as Wildberries and Ozon.
Canada Announces Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliatory Tariffs Against US
Ottawa says the tariffs are strategic, meant to put political pressure on the White House
Washington, Ottawa Dispute French Language Rights Derailing Trade Talks
The White House is disputing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks about French language rights derailing trade talks, saying the issue was related to taxes on streaming services like Netflix. Carney and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, who along with other premiers were briefed on the trade talks by Carney, told reporters on Aug. 22 that trade talks with the United States collapsed last week partly because Washington was demanding changes to Canadian French-language protections, bilingual labelling including French user manuals, and content rules. Carney said one of the main sticking points was American efforts to “restrict our protections of our language, our culture, and in effect, our sovereignty.”
Canadian Ministers Announce Measures for Businesses Amid US Tariffs
Canadian ministers announce new measures to support workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs at 10:45 a.m. ET on Aug. 25.
EU Steps Up Trade Defenses as Chinese Vehicle, Battery Imports Surge
EU imports of Chinese plug-in hybrids rose 162 percent in the first half of 2026.
