‘Reagan would be throwing up’ Ontario premier unloads on Trump in brutal trade broadside
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday that Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over President Donald Trump’s trade policies
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Canadian politician threatens to cut off electricity to the US in response to 50% tariffs
A Canadian politician has threatened to cut off electricity and mineral supplies to the US after President Trump said tariffs would rise to 50% on some goods.
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news.sky.com
24.08.2026
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Tens of thousands evacuated as Hawk wildfire nears western US city of Reno
No deaths have been reported, but at least six people have been injured, including three first responders, with several mountaintop houses destroyed, according to local media.
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euronews.com
24.08.2026
Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low
European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-
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france24.com
24.08.2026
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran arrives - but he is running out of cards to play
The U.S. president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
'Scared to death': Over 40,000 people evacuated as Nevada's Hawk fire spreads
An additional 45,000 people have been placed under evacuation warnings in the northwestern US state of Nevada. This comes as the fast moving Hawk fire threatens the city of Reno. According to official
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france24.com
24.08.2026
Iranian state TV broadcasts video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty
Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and allegi
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euronews.com
24.08.2026
'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
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bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s currency has hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.”
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abcnews.com
24.08.2026
US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente
Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Watch: Wildfire seen near Reno as tens of thousands told to evacuate
Thousands of people in the US state of Nevada have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire continues to spread in the outskirts of Reno.
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bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s currency has hit a new record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.”
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?
At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Japan’s power prices climb to highest since 2023 on heat wave
The nationwide next-day power price rose 20% on Monday from the previous week to ￥25.18 ($0.16) a kilowatt-hour, the highest since January 2023.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
U.S. to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new measures will be the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
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cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?
Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?
Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open
Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Bessent’s bond gambit seen as possible prelude to closer Japan-U.S. coordination
The two countries could start to address fiscal weaknesses together and make sure the market knows they are getting their houses in order.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026