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Hawk Fire Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate as State of Emergency Declared in Nevada
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno has forced about 42,000 residents to evacuate as strong winds drive the flames toward populated areas, prompting Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to declare a state of emergency in Washoe County. Smoke rises from the Hawk Fire on August 22, 2026 in Reno, Nevada, the United State A burgeoning wildfire caused…
Trump Administration Warns US-Canada Trade War Could Be ‘Devastating’
The Trump administration has warned that Canada could suffer severe economic consequences from a trade war with the United States after negotiations collapsed, triggering new 50 per cent tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. This combination of pictures created on January 24, 2026 shows, L/R, US President Donald Trump in Davos on…
Pope Urges Stronger Action To Contain Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo
Pope Leo XIV has called for intensified efforts to contain Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo while expressing solidarity with victims of a deadly mine collapse in the Central African Republic. This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on August 23 2026, shows Pope Leo XIV waving to the crowd from…
Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four Days
Hackers affiliated with Iran reportedly forced a small British power generator offline for four days in an unprecedented cyberattack, although UK officials said the incident posed no threat to the wider national power system. A small power plant has been shut down during a cyber attack. The government said that at no point was there…
Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians As Gaza Attacks Continue
At least two Palestinians have been killed and four others injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 48 hours, with a drone strike on a family in Deir el-Balah among the latest reported incidents. Palestinian mourners carry flag-draped body bags containing the remains of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks that were recently recovered…
US Envoy Says Israel Failed To Warn Washington Before Syria Strike
US envoy Tom Barrack says Israel did not notify Washington before striking a Syrian air base, a claim rejected by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, who insists intelligence was shared with US officials and warnings were issued to Syria. US Ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack speaks on a panel at…
Canada To Hit US With Retaliatory Tariffs From September 8
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on selected US goods from September 8, escalating the trade standoff after Washington slapped 50% duties on about $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday [Dave Chan/AFP] Canadian Prime Minister Mark…
South Korea Tests Arctic Shipping Route With First Container Ship To Europe
South Korea has sent its first container ship through the Arctic route to Europe, using the voyage to assess whether melting sea ice could make the shorter northern passage commercially viable. The PanStar Acro seen at a port in Busan, South Korea, on August 20, 2026 [Yonhap via Reuters] A South Korean container ship is…
Trump Moves To Block BBC Subpoenas Seeking Testimony From Ivanka, Trump Jr.
President Donald Trump is asking a federal court to reject the BBC’s bid to subpoena his children Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., as the broadcaster seeks evidence it says could strengthen its defence against Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The BBC has attempted to serve Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump with subpoenas as part…
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