US-Canada trade dispute escalates after Carney announces retaliatory tariffs
Canada and the US were closing in on a trade deal earlier this week until the negotiations fell apart. Both sides blame each other for last-minute changes to the terms. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Ca
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23.08.2026
Canadian PM Carney says new US tariffs are 'designed to hurt us and divide us'
"We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they've asked," Carney said during a speech outlining Canada's position on the trade dispute with the US.
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euronews.com
23.08.2026
Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.
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aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
What Trump’s crush on Kim means for the Indo-Pacific
As the U.S president cozies up to the North Korean dictator, America's allies in the region are building a new defense architecture.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026
Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told state television that Tehran would target the interests of countries helping the United States.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026
Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war
Official says any state joining US would be considered enemies and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.
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23.08.2026
Iran threatens countries that join US ‘economic D-Day’
Iran warns that countries joining the US economic war against Iran will face ‘tit-for-tat’ action.
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23.08.2026
Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts
The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically to weaken its government.
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23.08.2026
US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling
US President Donald Trump has called for restrictions on mail-in voting as part of bid to exert control over elections.
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22.08.2026
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies aged 94
Kassebaum Baker became the first woman elected to the US Senate without following a spouse into officeNancy Kassebaum Baker, a Kansas governor’s daughter who became the first woman elected to the US S
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22.08.2026
Envoy says Israel did not give the US notice before strikes on Syrian base
US official Tom Barrack has criticised Israel for failing to give his country adequate warning, a claim Tel Aviv denies.
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22.08.2026
Canada to match US tariffs “dollar for dollar,” PM Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new US tariffs “dollar for dollar."
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22.08.2026
Carney: Canada will enact retaliatory US tariffs starting September 8
The prime minister spoke hours after the US imposed 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20bn worth of Canadian goods.
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22.08.2026
How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections?
As the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge Israel.
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22.08.2026
40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product
Prestige Brand Holdings has voluntarily recalled a batch of its Clear Eyes eye drops after FDA alertNearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being pulled from store shelves across the US over concerns a
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22.08.2026
'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban
A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State
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22.08.2026
Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Iran won its war with the United States
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
Canada says will match new US 50% tariffs 'dollar for dollar'
The trade war between Washington and Ottawa is once again escalating. On Saturday, the US implemented 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, just hours after Donald Trump claimed he had a good relatio
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22.08.2026
Mexico resumes livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm risk
Ranchers in northern Mexico are preparing to resume cattle exports to the U.S. as a yearlong ban ends
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abcnews.com
22.08.2026
Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Iran has won its conflict with the United States
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abcnews.com
22.08.2026