Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of US products

Canada has brought a new package of retaliatory tariffs on selected US imports into force, escalating trade tensions with Washington following the latest round of American duties imposed on Canadian goods. The measures, which took effect on Tuesday, apply tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on US products worth approximately $20 billion, or about......

Ukraine War: Trump and Putin Reconnect After US Mission to Moscow

Dialogue between Washington and Moscow continues at the highest level. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on Tuesday, September 8, just days after the visit to Russia and Ukraine by two American envoys tasked with exploring new avenues to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. A Conversation Following a Diplomatic Mission The conversation......

Google issues emergency Chrome update after exploited zero-day vulnerability discovered

Google has released an emergency security update for its Chrome browser after researchers identified a serious zero-day vulnerability that is reportedly already being exploited by attackers. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-85046, affects Chrome versions running on Windows, macOS and Linux. Google has not disclosed detailed technical information......

Study warns that repeatedly pressuring AI chatbots can increase misinformation

A new study has raised concerns about the reliability of artificial intelligence chatbots, finding that repeatedly challenging or pressuring them to accept false information can sometimes increase the likelihood that they will eventually agree with misleading claims. Researchers from the University of Arizona tested seven AI models, including......

Bombardier highlights US economic footprint after Trump warning

Bombardier is emphasizing its contribution to the US economy after President Donald Trump warned the Canadian aerospace manufacturer that it could face restrictions on selling aircraft in the United States unless it shifts more of its manufacturing operations onto American soil. The company said its activities across the country support tens......

Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts as Middle East shipping risks persist

Goldman Sachs has raised its oil price forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing the possibility that disruptions to shipping and energy supplies in the Middle East could continue into next year. The investment bank now expects Brent crude to reach $85 a barrel in December 2026, while US West Texas Intermediate is projected at $80. Both forecasts......

Gianni Infantino Faces Pressure After Complaint Regarding His Ties to Donald Trump

Pressure is mounting on Gianni Infantino. The British NGO FairSquare has approached FIFA's ethics committee to demand an investigation into several incidents related to the relationship between the president of the global football body and Donald Trump. The organization believes that these actions may violate the obligations set forth in FIFA's......

Huawei Faces Major Lawsuit in the U.S. Over Its Activities in Iran

Eight years after quietly initiating legal actions against Huawei, the American justice system is set to publicly examine one of the most sensitive cases involving the Chinese telecommunications giant. The trial is scheduled to take place in a federal court in Brooklyn, New York, with jury selection expected to begin on Tuesday. At the heart......

White House celebrates Marco Rubio with SpongeBob-inspired Labor Day meme

The White House marked Labor Day with a playful social media post featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio, using a popular SpongeBob SquarePants scene to highlight the number of government responsibilities he has taken on under President Donald Trump. The official White House account on X shared a meme inspired by an episode of the animated......

Could a Democratic victory reshape the US Congress’s approach to Russia?

A Democratic victory in the US congressional midterm elections could alter the balance of power in Washington, but it is unlikely to bring a major shift in lawmakers’ approach to Russia, according to political observers and former US Congressman Dennis Kucinich. Democrats are widely expected to make gains in the House of Representatives,......

WhatsApp develops guest calling feature for users without accounts

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that could allow people to join voice and video calls without having a WhatsApp account, potentially making communication easier for users who do not have the messaging application installed. The Meta-owned platform is developing a guest calling option for WhatsApp Web, according to reports......

TikTok introduces new interactive tools for comments and user engagement

TikTok is rolling out a series of new interactive features designed to make its comment sections more engaging and give users additional ways to communicate and participate in discussions. The updates include voice comments, polls and expanded options for sharing images. One of the most notable additions is the Voice Comments feature, which......

UN calls for accountability over migrant deaths in US custody

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for greater accountability from US authorities following a rise in the number of migrant deaths in immigration detention facilities. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council, Türk said four additional migrants had died in US immigration custody since his previous......

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