US Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion in Canadian Goods After Talks Collapse
The United States and Canada plummeted into a trade war on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as the U.S.
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Oil Prices Surge as Trump Threatens Sanctions on Iran Trading Partners
Crude oil prices surged globally on Friday, August 22, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on nations trading with Iran.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Condemns Settler Siege in West Bank Village
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a settler siege in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra as a horrific act of terror.
Malaysia Urges ASEAN Action As Haze Closes Sarawak Schools
As dry weather and rising hotspots push air pollution to unhealthy levels across parts of Malaysia and force hundreds of school closures in Sarawak, Malaysia urged Asean member states on August 21 to activate coordinated regional prevention and monitoring measures under the transboundary haze agreement. Sarawak School Closures and the Spike in Air Pollution Transboundary … Read more
Nigerian Government Pushes to Cut Methane Emissions From Waste
The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing new policies aimed at reducing methane emissions from dumpsites and promoting sustainable waste management practices across the country. The initiative was highlighted by the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, during a stakeholder engagement workshop held on Friday in Abuja, according to the Msmeafricaonline report. The workshop focused … Read more
Vilnius Corgi Race Draws 150 Dogs From Nine Countries for Fifth Annual Event
The fifth edition of the Corgi Race Vilnius drew dogs and their owners to the Lithuanian capital’s Vingis park on Saturday, marking what organizers described as the biggest event yet for the international celebration of short-legged dogs. –/wp:paragraph –> International Turnout and the European Capital of Corgis Competitors travelled from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Germany, … Read more
Brian Mundubile to Challenge Hakainde Hichilema’s Election Victory in Court
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term in the August 13 election with roughly 60 percent of the vote. Runner-up Brian Mundubile rejected the outcome, alleging fraud and vote-tampering, and announced plans to challenge the results in court amid a tense political climate and recent opposition arrests. Zambia’s recent general election has transitioned from … Read more
Israeli Military Admits Troops Fired on Car in Hind Rajab Killing
The Israeli military has admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and six relatives in Gaza in 2024, announcing a criminal investigation by the military police. Military Admits Responsibility and Opens Criminal Probe Into 2024 Killing The Israel Defense Forces admitted on Wednesday its troops had opened fire on a Kia … Read more
Five Americans and Ecuador Intelligence Chief Die in Kenya Helicopter Crash
Five American citizens, Ecuador’s intelligence chief, and a Telemundo media executive died Wednesday when a safari helicopter crashed in a remote, rugged area of northern Kenya. The aircraft went down in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe during a charter flight operated by Lady Lori Helicopters. The Fatal Flight and Emergency Response in Samburu County The … Read more
Gaza Residents Dig by Hand as Heavy Machinery Scarcity Hinders Body Recovery
Operating two excavators in Gaza City, Samir Sabra and his son Uday struggle against soaring fuel costs and a severe lack of spare parts to recover bodies from rubble. With only about a dozen barely functioning machines left across the Strip, desperate families increasingly resort to digging by hand. In the heart of Gaza City, … Read more
Operation Ubuntu Marches Across South African Cities to Demand End to Xenophobia
Hundreds of people took to the streets in cities across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and eThekwini, participating in coordinated placard protests under the banner of Operation Ubuntu (Source). The mobilization brought together a coalition of over 60 civil society and social justice organizations representing communities across the country and the wider … Read more
Israeli Settlers Enter West Bank Village of Qusra Despite Military Zone Order
Approximately 15 settlers entered the Palestinian village of Qusra, also referred to as Kusra, in the West Bank on Saturday despite the area being declared a closed military zone, according to Jpost. Army Radio reported that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops arrived where the individuals were gathered, read the closed military area order to them, … Read more