Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.
‘Mile End Kicks,’ ‘Good One’ and More Streaming Gems
In this month’s picks, a new coming-of-age charmer about a rock critic, a fascinating documentary about the early days of hip-hop and a sweet indie about a Brooklyn father-daughter band.
Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is “very happy” with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella. However Madrid’s approach for Rodri … Read more
Root angered by England’s off-field mistakes
LONDON: Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against Pakistan. Carse has been referred to the Cricket Regulator after videos on social media appeared to show the fast bowler being led away by … Read more
Trump’s Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested Law
[The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.
US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions
Ruling from 6-3 conservative majority applies to June injunction from Boston judge A ballot drop box outside a public library, ahead of the midterm primary election, in Boston, Massachusetts, US, August 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States Supreme Court on Monday lifted one court order blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing an executive order restricting the use of mail-in ballots … Read more
Bangladesh interested in joining Makkah Defense pact: official
It is not unusual to join if there is a security pact among Muslim nations, says state minister for foreign affairs Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the Joint Defence Agreement in Makkah. PHOTO: AFP Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the … Read more
Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan to reunite on-screen after 18 years
Indian actors take on psychological thriller reportedly involving cat-and-mouse chase 18 years after starring together on screen, Indian actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunited for Haiwaan, with the trailer of the psychological thriller recently released. According to Khaleej Times, the film revolves around a cat-and-mouse game between a psychopath and a visually impaired man. … Read more
Pakistan face uphill task against England at Lord’s
Babar Azam returned to captaincy for the third time. Photo: AFP Pakistan face a daunting task to revive their three-match Test series against England when the second match begins at Lord’s on Thursday, with the visitors under pressure to produce a vastly improved performance. Pakistan were beaten by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, … Read more
China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.