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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls new US tariffs relatively modest while analysts warn of inflation risks and political fallout in midterm battleground states.
President Trump pledges the conflict with Iran will conclude after the midterms, while Tehran warns of intensified counterstrikes and domestic unemployment worsens.
The US naval blockade constrains Iranian exports while clashes in the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on bases in Bahrain and Jordan escalate regional conflict.
The United States women's national team defeated Spain 77-66 in the semifinals to reach the championship game of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.
South Africa hands over six Nigerian nationals linked to the Black Axe network to US authorities for allegedly defrauding American women.
A quarter-century after the attacks that sparked a 20-year war, former diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad warns of renewed terror threats as the Taliban governs with American gear.
Seoul confirms the launches from Wonsan toward the sea, occurring shortly after the conclusion of trilateral military exercises involving Washington and Tokyo.
Beijing denies accusations that its firms are copying American models and warns of retaliation ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
National diesel prices surpass $6 a gallon for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply constraints, while markets await inflation data.
Team USA advances to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final after defeating Spain in the semifinals, where they will face France for the gold medal.
Polymarket Spain vs. USA 0% −5Beijing suspends new power and energy-storage battery projects pending a year-end industry review.
The US warns of disaster from a Taiwan conflict while Japan confronts labour and budget constraints in its defence build-up.
Sales of previously occupied homes fell 2% in August to an annualized rate of 3.98 million units, marking the weakest pace in more than a year despite high inventory levels.
The OECD's latest PISA assessment reveals record-low reading and math scores for 15-year-olds in Germany and the US, with declines observed across multiple nations.