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Trump Seeks Belarus Potash, Threatening Canada's Dominance In US Supply
The White House says it is pursuing a "massive" potash import from Belarus to cut costs versus Canadian suppliers.
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Iran Warns It Will Retaliate Against US Bases And Countries That Aid Strikes
Tehran says it has intelligence the US plans new strikes, vows retaliation and warns states that help Washington could be treated as complicit.
United States Gains Veto Over Foreign Bases in Greenland, Boosts Trump
The US-Denmark-Greenland pact appears to give Washington a formal veto on foreign bases and sensitive investments while leaving sovereignty
North Korea Declares Nuclear Status Irreversible, Rejects IAEA Resolution
Pyongyang told the IAEA its nuclear deterrent cannot be undone and accused the agency of US-aligned double standards.
Lawyers Say Men Deported From US Were Beaten at Hotel Bamy, Rights Groups Warn
Lawyers say a group removed from the United States is held at Hotel Bamy in Equatorial Guinea, where rights groups warn of violence and poor
US Approves Sale of 48 F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia, Triggering 30-Day Congressional Review
The State Department cleared a $24bn sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia. Congress has 30 days to review or attempt to block the deal.
Brazil Keeps Opening Slot At UN General Debate, United States Remains Second
Brazil has opened the UN General Debate for decades, with the United States traditionally speaking second as host.
US To Admit Iranian Delegation Including Pezeshkian And Araghchi For UN Meetings
Masoud Pezeshkian and Abbas Araghchi are among Iranian delegates allowed into the US to attend United Nations meetings as the war passes six months.
UN Finding Raises Scrutiny of US and Iran Over Possible War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
A UN fact-finding mission said US forces may have committed war crimes in Iran and that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during
Kosovo Joins US-Led Gaza Force, Underscoring Cost Of Aligning With Washington
Pristina joined the US-led Gaza International Stabilisation Force after Israel approved participation, underscoring Kosovo's reliance on US backing.
More Than 41 Million Placed Under Heat Alerts As Heat Dome Drives Temps Above 40°C
A mid-September heat dome pushed temperatures above 40°C across the south-central US and put over 41 million people under extreme-heat alerts.
Houthis Offer Unfettered Red Sea Access, Deal Conditions US Military Restraint
Reports say the Houthis will allow US shipping unfettered passage through the Red Sea if Washington refrains from direct military action.
US Charges Five Over Alleged Russia-Linked Plot To Kill Ukrainian Allies Abroad
The Department of Justice says five men tied to Russia’s intelligence services conspired to recruit killers in the US and Europe. All remain at large.
US Imposes Visa Limits on South African Officials, Citing Alleged Discrimination
Washington barred entry for South African officials it says promote race-based discrimination or enable land seizures without compensation.
U.S. Crude Build Pushes Oil Down, Saudi Pipeline Closure Keeps Supply Risk
Oil fell after American Petroleum Institute data showed a 7.1 million-barrel U.S. crude build, even as a closed Saudi pipeline sustains Middle East
Pentagon Depletes Interceptor Stocks After $38.1 Billion Iran War Bill
The CBO says the Pentagon spent $38.1 billion through Aug. 1, about $246 million per day, and warns rebuilding missile-defence stockpiles will take
EPA Repeals Power-Plant Emission Rules, Says Move Will Save $310 Billion
The EPA announced it will repeal most Biden-era emissions limits for coal and gas plants, saying the change will save $310 billion and cut energy
El Gaia Attack Leaves Two Sailors Missing, Shifts Focus to Salvage and Inquiry
Oman says two crew members remain missing and 23 were rescued after the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia was struck 1.3 nautical miles north of Musandam.
Nigeria Posts ₦797.50 Billion US Trade Surplus in June, Ends 14-Month Deficit Streak
A surge in urea exports lifted Nigeria to a ₦797.50 billion surplus with the US in June 2026, reversing 14 months of deficits.
US Confirms Orbital Weapon, Expands Offensive Options in Space
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the device is an "on orbit" weapon to protect US forces, while he declined to detail its capabilities or
Families Demand Accountability After All Living Presidents Attend 9/11 25th Memorial
Ceremonies in New York, the Pentagon and Shanksville honoured nearly 3,000 victims as relatives renewed calls for answers about responsibility and
Six Nigerians To Face US Charges Over $6 Million Online Romance Scam
Six Nigerian nationals are set to face US charges after being linked to an organised network that allegedly stole more than $6 million from American
CIA Releases 9/11‑Era Briefs, Revealing Warnings Of Al‑Qaeda Aircraft Plot
The CIA has made presidential intelligence briefs from the 9/11 era public, showing warnings that Al‑Qaeda plotted to use aircraft in attacks on the
Trump Says He Would Attack Iran Despite Midterm Cost, U.S. Tightens Economic Pressure
On Fox News, Trump told Laura Ingraham he has no regrets about starting the Iran war and would have attacked despite midterm political costs.
Oil Tops $100 After Iran Says It Attacked 10 Ships Near Strait Of Hormuz
Tehran said it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes that it says sank five Iranian tankers, pushing oil above $100 a
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US Sinks Iranian Tanker as Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan
US strikes sank the M/T Riesco and damaged other vessels, while Iran launched missiles at a US base in Jordan, pushing Brent toward $100.
US Bans Canadian Alcohol and Vehicles, Escalating Trade Dispute
Canadian exporters face fresh curbs after President Donald Trump ordered a ban on alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles from 29 September.
Sapporo Moves Non-Alcoholic Beer Production to US to Avoid 50% Canadian Tariff
Sapporo will shift production of its non-alcoholic beer from Canada to the US by mid-2027 to sidestep a newly imposed 50% tariff.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Imposes Tariffs, Raising Costs for Cars and Homes
Mark Carney's retaliatory tariffs on US metals, lumber and household goods will push up costs for cars, construction and some consumer items.
Canada Imposes $27.6 Billion Retaliatory Tariffs, Deepening U.S. Trade Rift
Canada’s 15%, 50% duties on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods took effect, targeting steel, appliances and dairy; Ottawa has pledged a $7.5 billion support
Canada Enacts Counter-Tariffs on US Goods, Escalating Trade Standoff
Counter-tariffs on nearly C$28bn of US products, some up to 50%, take effect, raising costs for businesses and consumers and risking further US
US Access to Over Half of Australia's Bases Could Draw Canberra Into War
A Nautilus Institute mapping finds US forces, contractors or access arrangements cover 110 Australian defence sites, prompting calls for Canberra to
Canada Gains Leverage Over US As Top Buyer For 26 States
Canada gains leverage in its tariff dispute with the US, serving as the top customer for 26 states and among the top three for 45 states.
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US Strikes Three Iran-Linked Tankers, Hitting Tehran's Revenue Network
US Central Command says forces disabled or destroyed three Iran-linked oil tankers after ballistic missiles targeted two US warships.
US and Iran Both Claim Control of Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Rise
Washington and Tehran both assert control of the Strait of Hormuz, keeping ship traffic below prewar levels. Fuel costs have risen across markets.
Strong Winds Give GB&I Edge to End 2015 Walker Cup Drought
Blustery Lahinch conditions favour Great Britain and Ireland as they chase a first Walker Cup win since 2015, with Tyler Weaver fit.
US Blacklists Cuban Firms and Bank, Deepens Strain on Cuba’s Economy
Washington added companies, a Castro family member and a state bank to a blacklist as power and health services buckle.
Chinese Connected Vehicles Face U.S. Ban That Would Block Sales
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation asked Congress to outlaw Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software before the Jan. 3 adjournment.
X Moves U.S. Creator Payouts to X Money, Stripe Loses Payments Role
U.S. creators will receive payouts through X Money instead of Stripe. The change shifts creator payment flows onto X’s own platform.
US Government Sides With OpenAI On Training LLMs Using Copyrighted Material
OpenAI secures federal backing after Washington said it wants a strong, competitive AI industry. The declaration supports firms that train models on
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U.S. Strikes Larak and Iran Hits Jordan Bases; Trump Targets Kharg Island
U.S. strikes on Larak Island and Iran's retaliation against Jordan bases raised oil and shipping risk, pushing Brent above $90.
US Strike On Larak Island Raises Risk To Strait Of Hormuz, Threatening Energy Flows
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island, raising risks to the Strait of Hormuz and global energy flows. Other international incidents followed.
Tariff Fight Costs Ontario Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs, Redirects Canadian Exports
US and Canadian tariffs on C$28bn of trade have driven job losses in Ontario and pushed Canadian firms to seek foreign buyers.
Tinubu Seeks To Block DOJ, FBI And DEA From Releasing Records Over Alleged Drug Trafficking
President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to stop the DOJ, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to alleged drug trafficking.
Gulf States Build Layered Security Architecture Six Months Into Iran War
Gulf capitals are forging overlapping security partnerships that augment, not supplant, the US military presence.
US Gains Control Of 65 billion Barrels Of Venezuela Oil, Trump Calls Deal 'Historic'
The interim Venezuelan president called the arrangement unusual and said it would help revive the country's economy.
Survey Finds More Americans Oppose Police License Plate Cameras
A survey finds more Americans oppose police use of license plate cameras, amid backlash over police surveillance abuses.
Toilet Paper Prices Set to Rise as US-Canada Tariffs Hit 25-50%
Canada and the United States have exchanged 25% to 50% tariffs, putting toilet paper, tissues and other everyday goods at risk of higher prices.
Some US Restaurants Drop Tipping, Shift Pay Onto Higher Menu Prices
A small group of US restaurants has scrapped tipping and raised menu prices to fund higher wages, splitting diners and operators.
Washington says a sweeping sanctions package will hit Tehran at dawn, while Iran warns it may fine, seize or confiscate vessels in the Strait of
Oil Markets Slip as Traders Await U.S. Sanctions on Iran
Markets fell as traders awaited Washington's new sanctions on Iran, while Tehran downplayed the threat and analysts warned of ongoing volatility.
Mohsen Rezaei Says Neighbours Backing US Economic War Will Be Considered ‘Enemies’
Rezaei warns Gulf states they face strikes on shipping and commercial targets if they side with US sanctions, and threatens US economic assets.
Canada Retaliates With Tariffs After US Imposes 50 Percent Levies on $20 Billion
Canada will match US levies with retaliatory tariffs targeting steel, dairy and more, effective September 8, after talks collapsed.
First Deportation Flight Lands in Haiti After TPS End, 350,000 Lose Protection
An ICE charter carrying more than 160 people arrived in Cap-Haïtien after courts cleared the end of TPS for about 350,000 Haitian nationals.
Liberia Begins Resettlement After First 20 U.S. Transferees Arrive
Twenty third-country nationals landed in Monrovia on August 20, the first arrivals under an agreement to take up to 1,200 from the United States
Iran Says Trump's 'Economic D-Day' Risks Further US Defeat, Threatens Global Economy
Iran's foreign minister called Trump's new 'Economic D-Day' a diversion from US crises and warned it will deepen US defeat and threaten global
Canada and US Near Deal That Could Cut Steel, Aluminium and Car Tariffs by Friday
Negotiators say a deal could cut US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium and cars, as Trump pauses new levies and talks race to Friday.
U.S. Pullback is Eroding Europe’s Growth Model, Lagarde Warns
Christine Lagarde told World Economic Forum leaders Europe must integrate and reform capital markets so AI investment can scale, or it will fall
Liberia Agrees to Accept 1,200 Deportees From the US
Liberia will take up to 1,200 people deported from the United States, calling the scheme humanitarian and saying it received no compensation.
South Korea Shortens War Games With US After Washington Request
South Korea cut short US war games after Washington asked, following Trump's plan to curb exercises and his "very good" tie with Kim Jo.