Senate Passes Bill to Impose New Sanctions on Russia and Iran
The bill must next go to a vote in the House of Representatives before the president can sign it into action.
McCaul Confident Trump Will Advance Delayed $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package
The senior House Republican also called for U.S.–Taiwan drone co-production as Taipei considers a $6.7 billion unmanned systems plan.
Spanish Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Network, Arrest 78
The Guardia Civil said the network had brought more than 2,000 illegal immigrants into Spain, and made a profit of 24 million euros ($27.8 million.)
Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs in July as Unemployment Rate Dips
Canada’s job statistics exceeded the predictions of economists for July, with the unemployment rate dropping to its lowest level in two years. Canada experienced an unexpected increase of 75,100 jobs last month, according to Statistics Canada, a rise that far surpassed the expectations set by economists in a Reuters poll, who had predicted a modest increase of 16,500 jobs.
Ford Calls on Carney to Extend Gas Tax Cut or Make It Permanent
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to make a gas tax suspension permanent, or at least extend it beyond its looming expiry. Carney announced in April that the government would pause collection of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day, as a way to counteract rising gas prices. It saves Canadians 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline and four cents on a litre of diesel. Ford has written today to Carney asking him to keep the tax break in place until Jan. 1, 2027, or to make the suspension permanent. Ontario first temporarily cut its provincial gas tax rate by 5.7 cents in 2022 and repeatedly extended it until eventually making it permanent last year, keeping the provincial rate of tax at nine cents per litre....
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Sign Key Defense Agreement
The move comes amid serious instability in the Middle East, with Saudi infrastructure having already been targeted during the Iran War.
Second SickKids Employee Faces Charges for Youth-Related Sex Crimes
A second staff member at SickKids hospital in Toronto has been charged by city police with a sexual offence involving minors within the past month. A 55-year-old member of the SickKids housekeeping team has been charged as part of a child luring investigation that began in October 2024, Toronto police said in an Aug. 6 […]
Judge Temporarily Pauses Trump Trust Financial Disclosures to BBC
Lawyers for the U.S. president argued the British broadcaster's demands were "shockingly broad."
Ebola Cases Surpass 4,000 in Congo
Congolese officials said they were screening more than 300 people traveling on a riverboat, after a passenger who disembarked further upstream died.
Alberta Forces Shutdown of Trucking Firm Tied to Fatal Manitoba Collision
The Alberta government has shut down a trucking business tied to a deadly crash in Manitoba after an inquiry uncovered intentional and extended non-compliance with provincial regulations. Alberta took measures against Conquer Transportation in June, after one of the company’s trucks was involved in a crash that killed a 49-year-old Brandon woman the previous month, [...]
Trump Says Gas Prices Could Rise If US Strikes Iran Again
The president said prices are otherwise poised to fall sharply as Tehran seeks a deal to avert further attacks.
Canada Pays No Entry Fee as Observer in Next-Generation Jet Fighter Program, Feds Say
Ottawa’s decision to kick the tires on a new, multinational fighter jet program does not come with any sort of price tag, National Defence has confirmed. Canada recently became the first country to gain “observer status” with the Global Combat Air Program, a sixth-generation fighter jet under joint development by Italy, Japan and the U.K. [...]
Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon, Some US Munitions in Tighter Supply
The president acknowledged tighter inventories of some munitions but said the U.S. military remained in ‘great shape’ overall.
Houthi Attack on Saudi Arabia Injures 11 Civilians
The strike on the southern province of Narjan is the latest exchange in the ongoing battle between the kingdom and Yemen-based, Iran-backed terrorist group.
Thailand Shooting: Teenager Kills Multiple People at School After Shooting Grandparents
"There were many shots: bang, bang, bang. Then it went quiet. Then it started again," a student said.
Hugh Macdonald, John A’s Son: ‘All Time Kindliest Gentleman’
Commentary Sir John A. Macdonald was a hard act to follow, as four successors in five years found out. No other prime minister has matched his expansive mastery or faith in the parliamentary system, let alone the profound public esteem he enjoyed. For his son, too, the legacy could be a burden, yet Sir Hugh [...]
Japan Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches, Cancels 500 Flights
TOKYO—Hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Japan were ordered to evacuate and more than 500 flights cancelled on Friday as slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin approached the region to bring violent winds, heavy rain and high waves. The Category 1 typhoon had maximum sustained winds of 144 kph (89.5 mph) with gusts reaching 198 kph and […]
Teens Granted Bail Over Alleged Fatal Attack on Sunshine Shop Owner
Two girls aged 14 were granted bail in a children's court on Aug. 7, while two boys aged 12 and 13 appeared in court already on community release.
Australian Government Flags Privacy Concerns Over Smart Glasses
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland wrote to the Privacy Commissioner outlining the government's concerns and urging that the issue be treated as a priority.
Islamic Leader Defends No Action Against Sydney Imam Over Pro-Hamas Comments
The Australian National Imams Council said it did not want to drive influential leaders away from the community.
