Canada vowed to match 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian products dollar for dollar after trade negotiations collapsed. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks, blaming unfair U.S. terms, while U.S. officials accused Canada of walking back commitments.
Canada-US trade negotiators work up to a midnight deadline in Washington to finalise a tentative trade deal, as Prime Minister Mark Carney faces mixed reactions from provincial leaders over potential concessions.
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed before a midnight deadline for 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks, citing unfair US terms, while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for walking back commitments.
Canada suspended intensive trade talks with the US and ordered negotiators to return home after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian PM Mark Carney vowed to match the duties dollar for dollar.
The Trump administration threatens further economic pressure on Iran, the Supreme Court weighs in on Trump's ballroom construction, and investors dump stocks and bonds amid rising debt yields.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew publicly attacked Donald Trump as 'not to be trusted' while Canada nears a trade deal with the U.S. Provinces are under pressure to restore U.S. alcohol sales to avoid threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged China to join Washington's campaign to economically isolate Iran following the collapse of negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, claiming secret communications. Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader, denied knowledge of such talks, citing continued US hostility despite personal rapport.
The Trump administration has expressed dissatisfaction with Oman's negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, specifically objecting to joint control agreements and transit fees. President Trump threatened the sultanate over its diplomatic approach.
The Turkish Super Lig is attracting high-profile international football stars, driven by the Turkish lira's devaluation against the euro. Clubs like Galatasaray and Trabzonspor are leveraging this financial dynamic to sign elite players, mirroring past trends in other leagues.
The US has suspended all negotiations with Iran, shifting to a long-term strategy to 'strangle' the country after a failed bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows the expiration of a 60-day peace deal window and ongoing maritime blockades.
Iran is reportedly weighing attacks on U.S. military assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus amid stalled negotiations. Meanwhile, the UAE has suspended trade with Iran following alleged missile launches, and President Trump has ruled out extending the expired 60-day ceasefire.
The US is scheduled to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods amid stalled trade negotiations, threatening the USMCA agreement and straining diplomatic relations.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs US-Iran peace talks. The warning comes as Oman and Iran negotiate a new shipping route for the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway currently central to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs his efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran. The warning follows the expiration of a two-month diplomatic window for peace, as the conflict continues with no resolution in sight.
Iran's top negotiator Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf states the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts sanctions and unfreezes assets. Meanwhile, President Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes in his efforts to force a peace deal.
US President Donald Trump announced he will not extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran after negotiations stalled, while also ordering a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea.
Queensland Rail has reached an in-principle agreement with unions representing train controllers, but services will remain on a reduced timetable due to ongoing industrial action by other rail workers.
President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it interferes with US talks with Iran regarding the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese nears a deal with the Coalition on gambling reforms, focusing on advertising and inducement restrictions, amid calls for stronger measures from backbenchers and advocates.
Hardik Pandya's attempt to return to Gujarat Titans failed after he demanded the captaincy, which GT refused due to incumbent skipper Shubman Gill. Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians remains uncertain following a poor IPL 2026 season.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, key architect of China's economic reforms and WTO entry, dies at 97, leaving a legacy in economic modernization and crisis management.
Union workers at HCA Healthcare hospitals across the US are holding picket protests to demand pay raises, a $25 minimum wage, and better staffing ratios, contrasting their struggles with the company's $6.8bn in 2025 profits.
Qatar reports positive signs in talks between Oman and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though concerns remain that US-Iran compensation demands could delay an agreement as commercial traffic stays far below pre-war levels.
