Landslide at Landfill in Capital of Guinea Kills 30 People, Officials Say
Guinea—A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday.
Australia Raises ‘Deeming Rates’ to 1.75 Percent, What It Means for Pensioners
National Seniors Australia says most pensioners will still receive a modest increase, and noted that the deeming rate could have gone up higher.
Push for 4-Year Parliamentary Terms Continues Despite Government Reluctance
Four Year Terms Australia released a report claiming the country would gain as much as $93 billion in economic activity if the reform happened tomorrow.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Montreal Man in Alleged Immigration Fraud Scheme: CBSA
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Montreal man who the border agency believes has left the country after an investigation alleged that he was running an immigration fraud scheme. A warrant was issued for Abul Kasim, 42, after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) laid five charges against him on July 28, 2026, [...]
Conservatives Demand Carney Release Details of Proposed US Trade Deal Before Talks Collapsed
The Conservatives are urging the federal government to release full details of the trade deal proposed by the United States before talks between the two countries collapsed late on Aug. 21. “Canadians deserve to know all the facts, to judge and hold accountable all of the decisions that are made which affect their lives,” said […]
BC Conservative MLA Resigns, Clearing Way for New Leader Findlay to Seek Seat
B.C. Conservative MLA Reann Gasper, who represents Abbotsford-Mission, announced Aug. 22 that she will step down, creating an opportunity for party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to seek the seat in a forthcoming byelection. Gasper said the decision was made out of consideration of the larger goal of defeating the NDP, according to an Aug. 22 joint [...]
Pakistan Army Chief to Visit Tehran Amid US-Iran Tensions
Asim Munir will travel to Iran to talk with senior officials.
Zelenskyy Rejects Calls for Wartime Elections in Ukraine
Ukraine has not held a presidential election since 2019.
Here’s Why the Bank of Canada Is Worried About the Rise of Private Credit
The Bank of Canada is carefully watching the rise of an alternative credit model that has Canadian investors and banks exposed to half a trillion dollars of loans held largely beyond the public eye. The concern revolves around private credit, which doesn’t have a universal definition but broadly involves businesses taking out loans from non-bank [...]
No Room for Missteps in Bank Earnings After Run-Up in Lenders’ Stocks: Fund Manager
Canada’s big banks are expected to deliver another strong performance when they report third-quarter earnings this week, but money managers and analysts are wary that any missteps could mean volatility for their high-flying shares. Canada’s major lenders have navigated a shifting tariff landscape, weak economic growth and a sluggish recovery in the housing market so †
After Trade Talks Collapse, Trump Says Canada Was Seeking ‘Benefits of Being a State’
Each country blamed the other for the breakdown in negotiations.
Beijing Weaponizes New ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law, Family Ties in Transnational Repression of Uyghurs: Analysts
The regime is pressuring Uyghur Australians to spy on diaspora communities back home as the controversial law takes effect, according to Human Rights Watch.
US, Iran Dig In on Positions During Strait Stand-Off
As Tehran banks on pressure from rising fuel costs to force concessions before the midterms, the Trump admin is set to tighten the long-game economic vise.
Evergrande Founder Gets Life but Homebuyers, Suppliers Bear the Costs of China’s Property Collapse
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment closes a legal chapter, but billions in losses from Evergrande’s collapse remain with homebuyers, suppliers, investors, and creditors.
Inflation Data and RBA Minutes to Reveal Rates Clues
A crucial inflation reading will be the focus of a big week in economics that could rule out or keep alive the chance of more Reserve Bank rate hikes. After easing in June, inflation figures on Wednesday are set to show fuel prices bounced back in July. ANZ Bank economists Madeline Dunk and Jasmine Zheng […]
Moderate Earthquake Shakes Eastern Japan, Injuring More Than 30 People in Tokyo Region
TOKYO—A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and its epicenter was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture with a […]
Israeli Forces Launch Strike in Syria as Tensions Run High
The Israeli military said it struck a terrorist who posed an immediate threat. The Syrian government said the attack hit a civilian vehicle.
India Launches Rescue Operation as Bulk Carrier Sinks Off East Coast
India’s maritime rescue agency lost communication on Saturday with a Panama-flagged cargo vessel that sank off the coast of eastern India, the Indian Coast Guard said. The vessel had 24 crew on board, including 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi, according to Commandant Amit Uniyal, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard. The […]
Head-On Collision in Northeast England Kills 7 People, Including 2 Police Officers
LONDON—Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit. Cleveland Police said that a Volkswagen Passat carrying five people was traveling the wrong way down the A66 highway near Middlesbrough and collided with a police vehicle on the same road going in the right […]
Sinaloa Governor Returns to Office as He Faces Drug Charges in US
The indictment alleges a faction of the Sinaloa cartel stole ballots to help Moya win the governor’s election in 2021.
