Mexico & Canada Wrap Up High-Level Trade Talks in Mexico City
Mexico and Canada concluded two days of high-level trade talks in Mexico City to strengthen bilateral ties and avoid Trump-era tariffs.
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Five U.S. Soldiers Shot at Georgia Base
Five U.S. soldiers were shot and wounded at Fort Stewart in Georgia; the shooter is in custody, the Army said.
Ontario Farmers Feel the Squeeze as Tariffs Bite
Ontario vegetable growers face higher costs and uncertainty as tariff-related fees bite, despite USMCA exemptions.
US Wildfires Spread Coast to Coast, Air Quality Alarms
Wildfires across North America are creating hazardous conditions from the Pacific to Atlantic, impacting air quality, health and travel coast to coast.
U.S. Lawmakers Cash In While Tariffs Drive Up Prices
New data reveals U.S. lawmakers profiting from tariffs while inflation rises, sparking a rare bipartisan push to curb conflicts of interest.
Netanyahu’s Gaza Occupation Explained
On August 5, PM Netanyahu announced a full occupation of Gaza, marking a critical shift in the conflict. We break down its potential impact and invite you to share your views.
Aramco CEO Sees the Chinese Mainland as a Top Strategic Market
Saudi Aramco President Amin H. Nasser says the Chinese mainland is a vital strategic market and highlights plans to boost investments in refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals.
OpenAI Unveils Free Open-Weight AI Models to Run on Laptops
OpenAI has released two free open-weight language models optimized to run locally on laptops, matching proprietary models in performance and enabling developers to fine-tune AI behind their firewalls.
Elegance and Charm of Shanghai Dazzles Edinburgh Fringe
The concert “Elegance and Charm of Shanghai” lit up Edinburgh’s Fringe, blending erhu melodies and Scottish dance for a night of cultural harmony.
Putin, US Envoy Discuss Ukraine Crisis and Future Ties
Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks on the Ukraine crisis and future US-Russia cooperation, with more details to come after President Trump’s briefing.