
Big gap remains between Canada and U.S. in ongoing trade talks: source
A source says Canada and the U.S. remain far apart on key terms despite ongoing trade negotiations.

A source says Canada and the U.S. remain far apart on key terms despite ongoing trade negotiations.

After five years ruling Afghanistan, the Taliban face mounting pressure from insurgents, amid territorial losses and internal clashes.

WorldPride Amsterdam keeps partying and protesting fear after Berlin’s Pride attack, with crowds embracing visibility, solidarity and security.

Russia supplied a record share of India’s oil imports in July as New Delhi bought record volumes of discounted Russian crude.

Russia allegedly targeted Moldova with interference efforts aimed at blocking EU-aligned governance and weakening the pro-Western leadership.
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Claim says Putin instructed the Kremlin to weaken NATO and the EU through internal influence and subversion tactics.
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Settlers diverted spring water from Fasayil’s irrigation network to fill an ancient pool, leaving nearby farms without water.
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Settlers cut irrigation pipes in June, diverted spring water for a pool, and left Fasayil farms barren, Reuters reports.

The US urges the EU to follow through on non-tariff trade pledges, warning consequences if commitments aren’t met.

The World Bank says it has already released $200 million to support Colombia’s emergency response after a deadly quake.

WHO recorded more than 10,000 attacks on health care since 2018, but it says not a single case entered accountability systems.

Italian authorities recovered paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions after the works were stolen from a Parma museum.

France’s Constitutional Council overturns the under-15 social media ban, saying it disproportionately infringes freedom of expression and communication.

US officials urge Netanyahu to publicly condemn an ongoing siege by extremist settlers in a Palestinian village, Reuters reports.

Ukraine’s military replies to Russia’s winter “freeze” warning by highlighting fires at Russian oil refineries as retaliation.

Two UAE-linked oil tankers were attacked by drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz; UAE blames Iran.

A wildfire in Stourbridge destroyed 19 homes, prompting a temporary ban on disposable barbecues amid “tinderbox” conditions.

Nintendo will officially launch Switch consoles in Indonesia in December 2026, marking its first direct console launch in the country.

Japan has backed Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ development of advanced light-water reactors and small modular reactors as part of its energy strategy.

More than 80% of Japanese companies have yet to fully adopt AI, highlighting a slower corporate transition despite growing investment in the technology.

Sony and TSMC are planning a major investment in next-generation image-sensor production, strengthening Japan’s advanced semiconductor capabilities.

Japan’s major manufacturers grew more confident in August as strong semiconductor demand helped improve business sentiment across the industrial sector.

Philips reported 4% comparable sales growth in Q2 2026, but orders fell 1% amid delayed U.S. contracts and pressure in China.

Dutch payments company Adyen raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to 21–23% after stronger first-half results and recent acquisitions.