Carney: Trump Started Trade War with Fresh Tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney said fresh US tariffs on Canada are a 'miscalculation' and an 'attack,' according to the BBC.
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Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Nations Joining US ‘Economic War’
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins the United States’ 'economic war' against it, as tensions remain high. According to the state broadcaster IRIB, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary warned of 'seismic' retaliation.
Tropical Storm Moke Advances Toward Hawaii With 85km/h Winds
Tropical Storm Moke, with sustained winds of 85km/h (50mph), was located 684km south of Hilo, Hawaii, as of 11am HST, according to the National Hurricane Center.
US Military Newspaper Editor Voices Censorship Fears After Being Fired
The editor-in-chief of US military newspaper Stars and Stripes has told the BBC of his concern over censorship a day after being dismissed by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for 'insubordination', according to the BBC.
Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
Fourteen people were killed in military air strikes at a monastery in Myanmar early on Friday, according to opposition fighters and a local rescue worker.
Canada Vows ‘Dollar for Dollar’ Response to US Tariffs
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on some goods from Canada, and the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has vowed to match them 'dollar for dollar' after the collapse of trade talks, according to The Guardian.
Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Alone on Mount Fuji for Hours
A Japanese father left his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for hours while continuing his hike, according to reports. The child was found at the sixth station, with police reuniting him with his father after a stern warning.
16 Killed in Ukraine Mall Strike as Zelensky Condemns Attack
Rescuers in Ukraine worked through the night to search for survivors in the wreckage of a shopping centre hit by a deadly Russian double-tap drone strike, according to BBC.
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
The Sahel alliance has warned Nigeria it will 'neutralise' any unauthorised aircraft in its airspace, heightening tensions between the regional blocs. Russia has meanwhile offered to mediate between ECOWAS and the Sahel states.
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over missing flood control funds after months of monsoon rains left areas submerged, according to Al Jazeera.
At Least 13 Tunisians Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes
At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast while heading to Italy, according to a migrant rights group. Two survivors were rescued.
Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill 2, 16 Die in Mall Attack
At least two people have been killed in Ukraine by Russian strikes, local authorities said early on Saturday, while nine people remain missing a day after a double-tap attack on a shopping centre that killed 16.
Canada says will match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as trade talks break down
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.
Shakira Austin Shines for Washington Mystics as WNBA Action Trends
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is averaging a career-high 20.7 points and 9.9 rebounds in her past 16 games, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha Returns to Office Despite US Charges
Mexico's governor of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has returned to his post despite facing US criminal charges related to drug trafficking, according to Al Jazeera.