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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. as the countries' trade fight deepens

The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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Qatar says US sanctions on Iran are unilateral

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said in a briefing on Tuesday that the US sanctions on Iran are unilateral.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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US launches Economic war on Iran

The US says it has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast’, expanding sanctions on Iran

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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One year since Gaza journalist killed by Israel

It’s been one year since AP journalist Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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No, the Democratic Party is not shifting on Israel

The Democratic establishment is still firmly in the pro-Israeli camp while trying to appeal to its pro-Palestine voters.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Root ‘hacked off’ by England cricket team after police handcuff Carse

After Brydon Carse dropped by England for second Test against Pakistan, captain Joe Root blasts 'stupid mistakes'.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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'Forget about going back': 9 years on, Rohingya crisis enters dangerous phase

The world largely moved on from the Rohingya crisis. But the exodus has not stopped, aid is shrinking and a generation of refugees is growing up with little prospect of going home.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America during Canada trade war

Lake Ontario borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions

China has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year

Voters in at least six states will soon decide ballot measures related to voter ID — the largest number of voter ID measures in a single year. The tally includes three prominent swing states.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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Trump’s latest wave of Iran sanctions: Which 60 entities are targeted?

Dozens of groups in Iran and other countries face US sanctions over ties to Iranian oil, weapons and cyberoperations.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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US military transport plane arrives in Moscow in rare occurrence

A US military C-17 transport plane has mysteriously landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport from Riga, Latvia

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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How can a heavily indebted football club afford Mo Salah?

How do football clubs in debt afford star players?

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Trump plans largest mass visa cancellation in history: Who will it affect?

The policy could affect up to 200,000 people and deter many more from filing an asylum claim once in the US.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Trump plans largest mass visa cancellation in history: Who will it affect?

The policy could affect up to 200,000 people and deter many more from filing an asylum claim once in the US.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Real Madrid’s Mourinho ‘happy’ with transfers despite Rodri miss

Yan Diomande topped Real's transfers, and Jose Mourinho says he is happy despite missing out on Rodri to Barcelona.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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How Israel’s Netanyahu weaponises religion in his war rhetoric

Israeli prime minister has used ancient religious texts to validate pre-emptive warfare and bypass international law.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Popcorn and cartoons: A Gaza cinema gives girls a brief escape from war

A group of displaced girls in Gaza finds moments of joy, safety, and self-expression at a weekly movie screening.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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