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The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, leading to the imposition of 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods. Canada announced matching retaliatory tariffs effective September 8, escalating tensions between the longtime allies.
As the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding set to expire on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the war from a position of strength, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no decision has been made to restart negotiations. The US is preparing intensified sanctions, and analysts note Iran's increased leverage.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted, with Iranian oil exports largely blocked by a US naval blockade while rivals use covert methods to keep crude flowing. Experts describe a stalemate where both sides face limits, but Iran's political resilience and military capabilities may allow it to outlast American pressure.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order Friday permitting the Trump administration to continue constructing the $400 million White House ballroom while the Supreme Court weighs an emergency appeal. The order came as lower-court rulings requiring congressional approval for the project were set to take effect. The decision marks the latest development in a legal battle between the administration and historic preservation advocates.
The Pentagon has circulated a questionnaire to NATO allies asking whether they have publicly supported US foreign policy priorities, as part of a review that could reduce American forces in Europe. The document, obtained by Al Jazeera, also inquires about restrictions on US base access and alignment with the 'NATO 3.0' concept, prompting concerns among allies and former officials about politicizing military posture.
The US Treasury paid its highest borrowing costs in a quarter of a century at its latest 30-year bond auction, as investors demanded a heavy premium on long-term government debt over inflation and fiscal concerns. A Treasury plan to double bond buybacks gave markets a brief reprieve, but yields quickly climbed again. Stocks were mixed globally, while the White House pressed an economic campaign against Iran.
The White House released a report accusing dozens of countries of enabling China's shadow transshipment network and announced an AI-powered border detection system to combat tariff evasion. Estimates suggest up to $75 billion in goods were illegally transshipped, with significant tariff revenue losses. Skeptics question whether the new enforcement tool will address underlying trade imbalances.
China's Commerce Ministry has rejected a US report accusing its exporters of routing goods through third countries to avoid tariffs, calling it an exercise in unilateralism and protectionism. The report, which estimates transshipment values between $40 billion and $303 billion, also claims significant job and GDP losses, though it notes these are model-based illustrations.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.
President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to keep it, while Iran is described as 'shot' with 'no money.' Yet independent tracking data and official counts suggest traffic remains far below pre-war levels, and analysts dispute the administration's figures.
US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan has hit a deadlock, with Israel rejecting the deal while Hamas agreed to disarm, and the oversight body lacks the authority and resources to enforce compliance, according to reports from Al Jazeera and Dawn.
Israel has not formally approved the US-backed roadmap for the next phase of President Trump's Gaza plan, amid cabinet opposition and Shin Bet warnings that Hamas views the demilitarization process as a way to buy time and constrain Israel's military freedom. Ministers are demanding guarantees of genuine disarmament before proceeding.
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote, while Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposed the nomination amid concerns about Justice Department independence.
Two federal judges ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for nationals of South Sudan and Myanmar, affecting hundreds and thousands of people respectively. The decisions follow a Supreme Court ruling in June that limited lower courts' ability to block similar terminations for Haitians and Syrians.
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting thousands. In New Orleans, where Haitian culture runs deep, chefs and academics voice opposition, while DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warns of deportations.
Federal immigration agents arrested over 50,000 people in July amid a record crackdown, with new tactics targeting travelers at US airports—many with pending visa or green card applications. Reports of airline workers declining to help ICE agents and industry pushback highlight growing tension between the Trump administration and the aviation sector.
The Trump administration is pushing back against reports of depleted US missile stockpiles after five months of war with Iran. President Trump has denied any strategic disadvantage and vowed to prosecute those who leaked information, while experts warn of risks from low air defence interceptor supplies.
The UN World Food Program reports that child wasting has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan's provinces, with nearly 3.7 million children projected to suffer from acute malnutrition this year. Funding shortfalls have forced the agency to scale back operations, closing 142 health centres in 2025 and leaving many children without access to nutrition treatment.
Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa state. Authorities are investigating possible links to cartel violence, with at least 10 to 12 content creators reportedly killed in the region since a conflict between rival cartel factions began.
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100bn in tariffs collected under powers the Supreme Court struck down in February. Companies like Target and Nintendo reported windfalls, while new tariffs via different legal routes face a 25-state lawsuit.