Guangxi Flood Death Toll Questioned by Residents Who Say Casualties Were Far Higher
Locals cite casualty estimates far above the official count, including claims that 2,000 died in one township.
South Korea, US Agree to Continue Close Cooperation on North Korea
Top diplomats from the two countries spoke about maintaining peace in the Korean Peninsula and other issues.
‘A Flawed Finance Policy’: Former Government Adviser Criticises Defence Estate Sale
Peter Collins also argued that the government was failing in its responsibility to protect Australians by committing to sell 67 defence assets.
Alberta Premier Commits to Supporting Ontario Businesses After Collapse in Canada–US Trade Talks
Danielle Smith says U.S. tariffs will harm both countries and 'are straining one of the most successful trading relationships on Earth.'
Sub-Saharan Africa Could Become Next Major Source of Global Migrants, Demographer Says
About 50 percent of the global population growth will be from Sub-Saharan Africa, and so this, I think, will change who applies for visas,' says a demographer.
Ottawa Announces $11.3 Billion for 6 Icebreakers to Be Built in Quebec
The federal government is committing $11.3 billion to Quebec’s shipbuilding industry to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new funding on Aug. 24, calling it the “largest shipbuilding initiative in Quebec’s history.” He said the new ships will replace the coast guard’s “aging heavy and medium […]
US Removes Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The Trump administration notified Congress of its plan to remove Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on July 8.
WestJet Flight Attendants Vote 90.2% to Ratify New Three-Year Collective Agreement
WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 percent vote in favour of the deal. “This is a strong mandate from our members and recognition of the meaningful gains we made at the bargaining table,” Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125, said in a news release. “This is […]
Loonie Falls in Wake of Trade Talk Collapse and Threats of More Tariffs
With the United States imposing new tariffs, Canada plans to respond 'dollar for dollar' with its own tariffs on U.S. goods starting Sept. 8.
Carney Announces New Investments to Strengthen Trade Routes
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to announce new investments related to strengthening trade routes on Aug. 24 in Lévis, Quebec.
MLA Ian Paton Leaves BC Conservative Caucus to Form New Party With Milobar
Delta South MLA Ian Paton says he is leaving the B.C. Conservatives to serve as an Independent, as he works toward forming a new political party with fellow ex-Tory Peter Milobar. He said his decision to leave the party is because he is not aligned with the party’s new leader, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who won the [...]
Carney Cites US Along With Russia as Unreliable Partners Amid Tariff Row
Prime Minister Mark Carney named the United States along with Russia as unreliable trade partners, as trade tensions between Canada and the United States escalate. “We are seeking reliable partners around the world, and we’re finding them, except in the U.S. and Russia,” Carney told reporters in Quebec on Aug. 24. Carney’s comments came hours […]
Pentagon Announces $750 Million Purchase of Rare-Earth Elements From Brazil Mine
The agreement sets in motion USA Rare Earth's plan to buy Serra Verde Group and the Pela Ema mine in central Brazil.
Ontario Premier Ford Holds News Conference Amid US-Canada Trade War Fallout
Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference at 1:38 p.m. ET on Aug. 24 in Hamilton, Ontario, amid fallout from the U.S.–Canada trade war.
Ukraine Wants Peace but Won’t Surrender, Zelenskyy Says
The country's Independence Day ceremony was attended by foreign leaders who pledged their support for Ukraine, including from the European Union and UK.
Trump Responds to Ontario Premier Ford as He Threatens Cutting Electricity, Fires Off Profane Rebuke
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s threat to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the United States has sparked a response from President Donald Trump, who is accusing both Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney of “bad leadership.” Trump warned about cutting off pipelines and electrical lines carrying energy to Canada in the face of Ford’s threat.
Metro Vancouver Community of Lions Bay Issues Evacuation Alert Due to Wildfire
A community in the northern coastal area of Metro Vancouver has issued an evacuation alert as a lightning storm over the weekend touched off new wildfires across the region. The Village of Lions Bay says the alert covers about 30 properties on the eastern edge of the community and that residents must be prepared to leave on short notice.
US Military Strikes Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing 2 People
U.S. Southern Command said, 'We are committed to imposing total systemic friction on narco-terrorists.'
North Korea Prepping Extra Troops for Russia, Seoul Says
Seoul says North Korea has deployed more than 16,000 troops to Russia since October 2024.
Bessent Unveils New Round of Iran Sanctions, Warns China on Iran Ties
Beijing and other nations will face ramifications if they do not cut ties with Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
