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‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?
Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion” from America’s own crisis.”
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Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.
Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
Parent company for Facebook and Instagram is accused of deliberately designing its platforms to get children addicted.
Disney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations
FCC faces scrutiny as Disney claims licence renewal order is tied to political motives against ABC’s coverage.
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Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle
Britain’s new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.
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Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI?
Futurist Max Tegmark wonders why sandwiches are more regulated than artificial intelligence in the US.
Published On 16 Aug 2026
The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity
But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake
Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.
![Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella said he had a "friendly and cordial" conversaiton with his supporter Donald Trump, in which he asked him to suspend planned tariffs on the quake-hit country. [File: Esteban Vega La-Rotta/AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/afp_6a80e6411ac4-1786832449.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding
Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.
