US Cancels Military Drill With South Korea After Citing Iran War Constraints, Seoul Says
The move came days after Trump criticized the South Korean government for not aiding the United States in the Middle East.
Iran Threatens to Fine, Confiscate Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Clampdown
The threat against ships in the Strait of Hormuz comes as the United States starts to implement Trump's 'economic D-Day' measures against Iran.
Poilievre Presses Carney to Recall Parliament to Deal With Rejected Trade Agreement
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconvene Parliament after he directed Canadian negotiators to walk away from a proposed trade deal with Washington. In a letter to Carney on Aug. 23, Poilievre said the repercussions Canada will face from the failed talks warrant the return of parliamentarians to Ottawa to […]
Re-escalating Trade War Puts Canada’s Economic Rebound at Risk: Economists
Economists are warning that a re-escalation in the trade war with the United States puts Canada’s burgeoning economic recovery at risk. The U.S. imposed 50 percent tariffs on roughly $28 billion worth of Canadian goods over the weekend after trade talks fell apart. The tariff targets, which include cement, honey, alcohol and textiles, amount to [...]
Norway Pledges $9 Billion to Ukraine for Next Year
Separately, the EU approved a further $7.12 billion in financial aid for Ukraine, while the British prime minister reaffirmed support for Kyiv.
Trump Announces New 50 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Autos
Canada says its counter-tariffs will come into effect on Sept. 8.
Uber Hit With Nearly $1 Billion Fine in Europe
The company is accused of violating the European Union’s data privacy and security law.
Police Accuse Teen of Using AI to Plan Attack Against Montreal School
A Montreal youth has been arrested on terrorism allegations after police discovered artificial intelligence was being used to allegedly plan an attack on a city school, the RCMP says. The Mounties have yet to file any charges against the teenage boy who was taken into custody on Aug. 21, but said the investigation is still underway. “Investigators had reasonable grounds to fear that the suspect might commit crimes related to violent extremism,” the police said in a press release. The RCMP did not identify which Montreal school was being targeted in the alleged plot and also did not disclose the name of the suspect in compliance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act....
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Not Behind 2022 Nord Stream Blasts
A second Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of sabotaging the pipelines on Aug. 19.
Norway Plans More Oil, Gas Exploration in Arctic, Bucks EU Push for Moratorium
In 2021, the EU admitted the bloc imported Arctic oil and gas, but said it wanted to end this situation.
6 Major Changes Passed by Australia’s Parliament—and What They Mean
The NDIS, gambling reform, Big Tech, and blocking terrorists from returning to Australia were all on the agenda.
10 Months In, New Home Aged Care Program Branded a ‘Failure’
Support at Home packages came in November, and delivers government-funded aged care services to help keep older people at home for longer.
Oil Prices Drop Ahead of New US Sanctions on Iran
The decline came ahead of an Aug. 24 press conference by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Second Seal Feared Infected With H5 Bird Flu in Australia
This comes a day after the nation’s first confirmed case of the virus in a mammal was detected in a seal in South Australia.
Joyce Defends One Nation MP After Migration Policy Mix-Up
'The raw number is not too different, but the reality is, where do we need them?' said David Farley.
Police Raid CFMEU Melbourne Headquarters, 5 Arrested
Victoria Police said detectives had executed warrants at six addresses this morning as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged secret commissions.
Nearly 400 Jobs to Go as Auditing Giant Cuts Workforce After Government Contract Ban
The reduction will mostly hit its consulting and business services arm and take out 27 partners and around 360 employees.
Bessent Says ‘Economic D-Day’ Coming for Iran as US Works to Sever Economic Lifelines
Bessent is expected to announce further U.S. sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners on Monday.
UK Miner Claims World's Largest Titanium Resource at WA Project
Empire Metals said its Pitfield project, near Three Springs, now has an estimated mineral resource of 8.16 billion tonnes grading 4.3 percent titanium dioxide.
Health of Norway’s King Deteriorates While in Hospital, Palace Says
OSLO–The health of Norway’s King Harald, 89, has deteriorated during the weekend while in hospital, the royal household said in a statement on Sunday. Harald, Europe’s oldest current head of state, was hospitalised on Monday and was treated for anaemia. “His Majesty the King’s health deteriorated over the weekend. The King is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood, and has responded to this treatment,” the palace said, while adding that his condition was stable. By Terje Solsvik ...
