'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.
World
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.”
World
abcnews.com
24.08.2026
"Ganja" has not renewed the contracts with 3 basketball players
"Ganja" basketball club parted ways with the legionnaires from the USA - Eric Copes, Romelo Barrel and Turkish Ege Derin.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
US launches national security probe into Shein-Everlane deal – report
Finance
finance.yahoo.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.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
‘It’s absolutely criminal’: US tipping culture has reached the UK – and is causing chaos
Service charges used to be a matter of choice, but now consumers feel obliged to pay them for even a cup of coffee. How do we navigate this minefield and who is really profiting?In a London pub, Greg
Finance
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
El Niño Sparks Panama Canal Cuts: What It Means for Americans
The Panama Canal sees about 40 percent of all U.S. container traffic, and a reduction in traffic could translate to higher costs.
Politics
newsweek.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.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
U.S. Treasury Doubling Long-End Debt Buybacks Highlights Underlying Issues
Finance
wsj.com
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.”
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
It will be 36 degrees in Baku and 40 degrees in the regions
According to the information of the National Hydrometeorological Service, the weather conditions in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula are expected to be rainless.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Shares, oil dip as US sanctions on Iran loom
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
24.08.2026
Bagai: We have information about US refueling planes leaving Bulgaria
Azerbaijan
apa.az
24.08.2026
Canadian Dollar Falls on U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions
Finance
wsj.com
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026