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(FILES) Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Long Beach on March 4, 2025 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

US economic pressure campaign could deepen Iran’s financial strain: Analyst

Analyst Ali Vaez says a new US economic pressure campaign could intensify Iran’s financial difficulties but warns Tehran may respond with military counterpressure.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the trade dispute with the United States at the Davie Shipyard in Lévis, Quebec, Canada on August 24, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

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Some 42,000 people have evacuated their homes, and another 45,000 have been told to get ready to leave, as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the city of Reno. (File photo: AFP)

More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in western US

Some 42,000 people have evacuated their homes, and another 45,000 have been told to get ready to leave, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told CNN.

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People looking at a Tesla car on display at a showroom in Beijing, China, on May 10, 2020. (File photo: AFP)

Tesla teases imminent launch of Cybercab 'robotaxi'

Elon Musk-founded company shares a promotional image on social media late Friday promising "exclusive access" to Cybercabs at a September 3 event in Austin, Texas, where Tesla is headquartered.

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Middle East Roundup, Aug 21: Araghchi says Trump’s ‘economic operation’ bound to fail

Türkiye issues an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over an investigation into Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza; Tehran rejects Trump’s 'Economic D-Day' as the UN and China urge diplomacy, while Brent crude tops $93 and the Dow plunges about 700 points.

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China 'firmly opposes' Trump drone tariffs

Beijing urges Washington to "immediately withdraw" the planned levies; says the decision overstretches the concept of national security and discriminates against relevant Chinese products.

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An electronic display shows the national debt in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026. The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time

The uptick in borrowing is a blow to Trump, who promised to cut public spending during his 2024 presidential campaign, and has sparked a backlash from US representatives across the political spectrum.

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This combination of pictures created on January 24, 2026 shows, L/R, US President Donald Trump in Davos on January 22, 2026 and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in Davos on January 20, 2026. (File photo: AFP)

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

Announcement of a three-day reprieve from 50% duties on select goods comes mere hours before a midnight deadline.

August 19, 2026

US says Israel behind Syria strikes, slams 'unnecessary escalation'

US envoy to Syria says Israel 'behind strikes' on airbase; Lebanon’s president says country will stick to Israel framework, counts on US to implement deal.

August 18, 2026

Japan defense minister says US, South Korea cooperation 'critical' for security

Speaking during a visit to Australia, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly supports joint security cooperation with its key defense backer Washington, and neighbor Seoul

August 18, 2026