Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will match U.S. tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade negotiations collapsed late Friday night, leading to 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods.
Five Americans were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday, the U.S. State Department confirmed.
Israel has opened tenders for the construction of 1,200 settlement homes in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, a move that has been internationally condemned. According to the BBC, the government aims to end any chance of a Palestinian state.
The Trump administration has paused a 50% tariff on Canadian goods for three days, according to a Tuesday-night agreement with Canadian officials, as Trump hinted at reviving the Keystone XL pipeline.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he paused new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days while both countries work to finalize a deal, according to CBS News.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hailed a new oil discovery near the Amazon River, calling it a step toward national sovereignty. The find, made by state oil company Petrobras, is located off the coast in the Equatorial Margin region.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second 5-year term, according to results released by the election commission on August 18, 2026.
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, according to The Guardian.
An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said. According to Serving in Mission International, Kevin Rideout is in good health and under the care of U.S. officials.
The company handed over 290 cases of compressed rations and 220 cases of instant noodles at Laos' Ministry of National Defence on August 6, pledging five years of continued supplies for front-line troops.
Costa Rican diplomat Louise Fréchette Grynspan has emerged as a strong contender to become the first female UN Secretary-General, securing 10 'encourage' votes in an early assessment, according to The Guardian.
A Palestinian refugee reflects on how the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East has been a cornerstone of their identity and life since birth, according to Al Jazeera.
Mexico and Peru have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations after a dispute over the granting of asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, according to a joint statement released on 7 August.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels, according to the BBC.
England international striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub, according to the Metropolitan Police.