US-Iran war sinks into energy trench warfare six months on - Reuters

US-Iran war sinks into energy trench warfare six months on  Reuters

Trump’s new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China - AP News

Trump’s new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China  AP News

Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump

The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.

Canadians Stand Their Ground as Trump’s New Tariffs Endanger Jobs

Business owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.

By Vjosa Isai

Trump Administration Prepares Next Move as Canada Trade War Spirals

The Trump administration is discussing additional trade penalties against Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled dollar-for-dollar retaliation to new tariffs imposed by the US. The threat underscores the prospect of a spiraling trade war between the two nations. Bloomberg's Jill Disis breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

The U.S. Is Trying to Strangle Iran’s Economy. Here’s How Tehran Is Surviving. - WSJ

The U.S. Is Trying to Strangle Iran’s Economy. Here’s How Tehran Is Surviving.  WSJ

Bombing the bond market

Trump wages war against his own economy

Canada to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs. And, remembering music legend Dolly Parton

Canada has announced it plans to hit the U.S. with countertariffs that mirror its actions "dollar for dollar." And, remembering the legacy of country star and icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80.

By Brittney Melton

The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target

US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.

This solar stock is about to get a big boost from a change in U.S. policy, UBS says

The investment bank upgraded the solar technology name to buy from neutral.

Unity or bust: How U.S. tariffs get spun into Alberta's separatism debate

One side views the escalated trade war as an external threat that will bind Canadians; the other sees a sign of Canadian failure.

U.S. Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence and mass arrests of Palestinians

They also ask Netanyahu to investigate deaths of nine Americans killed in West Bank by settlers or security forces since 2022

By Richard Cowan

US pulls China punches in Iran ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions

China warned of reprisals against possible United States sanctions as the Trump administration launched “economic D-Day” in a bid to isolate Iran following six months of military conflict. “China will do everything necessary to firmly safeguard its rights and interests,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Tuesday. Economic warfare would “only serve to fuel tensions and lead to risk spillover”, he said. The US on Monday demanded countries take “immediate action” to cut econo...

By Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma

US proposes expanding UN Sudan arms embargo to entire country

The United States urged the UN Security Council on Monday to expand an arms embargo on the Sudanese region of Darfur to cover all of Sudan, saying the nation's brutal conflict risks regional expansion. The Darfur arms embargo, in place for over two decades, is set to expire on September 12, 2026 if a new agreement is not reached. Expanding the restrictions to all of Sudan would require a vote of the UN Security Council, with veto-holding Russia warning on Monday against new measures that woul...

By FRANCE24

Sanctioned Japanese ICC chief urges PM Takaichi to stand up to US

A Canadian premier has 2 ideas on where to hit Trump where it hurts: US fighter jets and coal

Iranian assassination plot against Netanyahu's son Yair foiled in Florida: Report

By PRISHA PATNAIK

Netanyahu denies prospect of peace deal, calls Iranian leaders 'savages' - What's happening

Speaking at an event and recounting a recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, Netanyahu said they discussed the possibility of diplomacy with Iran.

Netanyahu Says Diplomatic Agreement Not Possible With Iranian "Savages"

Recounting a recent meeting with Trump, Netanyahu said they had discussed the possibility of diplomacy with the Islamic republic and added, "I doubt, however, that an agreement can be reached with that group there, with those savages."

US Senate Democrats urge Netanyahu to rein in West Bank violence, arrests in joint letter

In the letter to Netanyahu, seen by Reuters and signed by 42 of the Senate's 47-member Democratic caucus, the lawmakers noted increasing levels of "fatal violence by settlers."

Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike

The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.

No rift with US, bond transcends individual presidents says Tajani

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 26 - There is no rift between Italy and the United States and the strong bond between the two countries transcends individual presidents, Foreign MIinister Antonio Tajani said Wednesday amid tensions over Rome's lack of support for Donald Trump's Iran war. Premier Giorgia Meloni told the New York Times Friday she thought it would be easier to talk withTrump given their common political ground against migrants and woke culture but it had not turned out that way in the long r...

By ANSA

Tony Leon | When America sneezes: Trump’s economic chaos and SA’s exposure - News24

Tony Leon | When America sneezes: Trump’s economic chaos and SA’s exposure  News24

US Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence - Arab News

US Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence  Arab News

Why Netanyahu is framing Türkiye as a political threat

In recent days, Israel’s actions have increasingly raised the risk of tension and conflict across the Middle East. The extent to which this has evolved into a deliberate “politics...

Netanyahu vows more West Bank settlements, defying international pressure - War on Gaza - War on Gaza - Ahram Online

Netanyahu vows more West Bank settlements, defying international pressure - War on Gaza - War on Gaza  Ahram Online

US economic pressure could force Thailand to choose sides - Nation Thailand

US economic pressure could force Thailand to choose sides  Nation Thailand

Netanyahu says US economic measures “tighten the siege on Iran”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised the latest US economic measures against Iran, saying they would “tighten the siege” by targeting countries that do business with Tehran. In a speech at the Binyamin Regional Council in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu acknowledged that the Trump administration did not take significant steps against Iran itself, … The post Netanyahu says US economic measures “tighten the siege on Iran” appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Iran president says ‘US will achieve nothing’ with economic pressure - Dhaka Tribune

Iran president says ‘US will achieve nothing’ with economic pressure  Dhaka Tribune

Saudi FM discusses efforts to reduce regional tensions with Qatari, Turkish counterparts

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received two separate phone calls from his Qatari and Turkish counterparts to discuss efforts to reduce regional tensions. During the calls on Wednesday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the officials discussed efforts to ease regional tensions as part of continued coordination and joint efforts to enhance security and stabilit...

By Saudi Gazette

The village of 1,000 residents in Bulgaria gripped by fear after Iranian threats

Relief in the small village of Bezmer, in eastern Bulgaria, following news that the American military aircraft stationed at the local air base had departed — The protests of previous weeks and the defense minister’s mysterious statement about an “Iranian hybrid operation” The post The village of 1,000 residents in Bulgaria gripped by fear after Iranian threats appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Iran president says 'US will achieve nothing' with economic pressure

No new Iran strikes for now, Rubio tells allies as US tightens economic pressure

Washington, DC: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed several allied foreign ministers that Washington does not currently intend to execute fresh...

By Times of Oman

Iran calls on states to condemn US ‘unilateral coercive measures’ - PressTV

Iran calls on states to condemn US ‘unilateral coercive measures’  PressTV

Netanyahu claims Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, although he did not provide details about when or where the alleged plot was organized or which son was targeted.