Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, dairy, electronics, and other goods starting September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on August 22, after trade talks with Washington collapsed. The breakdown on August 21 triggered new 50 percent U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and cement, representing about 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the United States. Carney said Canada could not accept the U.S. terms, calling them uneconomic and unfair. Canada had offered to drop its remaining retaliatory tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos if Washington substantially lowered its own duties. Ottawa will announce support measures next week for domestic industries hit by the new duties, and those measures could last years.
A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya's Samburu County, killing all seven people on board, including five Americans. Among the dead was Jose Suarez, a longtime Telemundo executive who led stations in Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers. Ecuador's national intelligence director also died in the crash. The helicopter, operated by Lady Lori Helicopters, was carrying guests of travel company &Beyond between the Loisaba Conservancy and the Ewaso Nyiro area when it went down at 9:13 a.m. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has opened an investigation. Recovery efforts have been slowed by rugged terrain and an active fire at the crash site.
Seven people died when a helicopter crashed in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in northern Kenya, officials said. The victims include a Telemundo executive and five American citizens. Kenyan authorities have opened an investigation into what caused the aircraft to go down. The remote and rugged terrain of Samburu County makes helicopter travel common in the region, and aviation experts say the area poses real risks for pilots. Rescue teams reached the wreckage but found no survivors.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. The quake hit at a shallow depth and was felt across several islands. Officials urged coastal residents to move inland and to higher ground while they assessed the risk of waves. Sirens sounded in towns along the shoreline, and fishermen brought boats ashore. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone of heavy seismic activity. Emergency teams began checking for damage in affected areas, and hospitals reported treating people for minor injuries. Authorities later reviewed the warning as sea level readings came in. The event is among the strongest to hit the country in recent months, and more aftershocks were expected.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 47 people and damaging homes and buildings across East Nusa Tenggara province. The quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time with an epicenter about 68 kilometers northwest of the city of Ende, at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. Authorities issued a tsunami warning for several provinces before lifting it hours later. Rescue teams are still searching damaged areas, and officials say the death toll is likely to rise. The quake toppled houses in the Manggarai region, pushed boats onto roads and destroyed a church, with witnesses describing violent shaking across the region.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 47 people and damaging buildings across East Nusa Tenggara province. The quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time about 68 kilometers from the city of Ende, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Authorities issued a tsunami warning for four provinces before lifting it hours later. At least ten aftershocks followed. Rescue teams are searching for survivors in damaged towns including Ruteng. The tremor is one of the strongest recorded anywhere in the world this year, striking along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Ukraine launched 637 drones toward Moscow in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war, striking a Wildberries logistics facility and forcing airspace closures. Russian air defenses intercepted many of the drones, but debris fell across several districts and a major e-commerce warehouse caught fire. Ukrainian officials said the strikes responded to Russian bombardment that killed at least 10 people overnight. The attack came as global attention focused on US-Iran ceasefire talks, but the war in Ukraine remains active. Analysts say long-range drone strikes aim to disrupt Russian logistics and pressure the capital. Both sides show little sign of returning to negotiations, and observers warn that attacks on civilian infrastructure raise the risk of further escalation.
Health officials say the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history. The outbreak is caused by a rare strain of the virus called Bundibugyo, and it is also the fastest growing on record. Medical teams are working to contain the spread as cases climb across affected provinces. The response includes vaccination campaigns, contact tracing and community outreach, but remote areas and limited resources are slowing the effort. Several villages are reachable only by foot or helicopter, and some communities remain wary of outside workers after past outbreaks. The World Health Organization has called the situation serious and is helping coordinate cross-border screening in neighboring countries. Experts warn the outbreak could spread further without stronger international support.
Russian forces launched a fresh wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people, Ukrainian officials said Monday. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Russian authorities reported that a warehouse was hit in one region. The strikes hit several cities, damaging residential buildings and power facilities. Emergency crews worked through the night to rescue residents trapped under rubble. The attacks come as both sides continue exchanging drone and missile strikes, with Ukraine reporting new advances in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Moscow said its air defenses shot down multiple Ukrainian drones. The overnight bombardment has renewed international calls for de-escalation, though no ceasefire talks are scheduled.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island early Saturday, killing at least 38 people and toppling buildings across East Nusa Tenggara province. The quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time about 68 kilometers north-northwest of Ende at a depth of 10 kilometers, the USGS reported. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move inland. Rescuers cleared debris in Maumere, and hospitals evacuated patients outdoors as a precaution. The quake is among the strongest recorded worldwide this year, and the region sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Officials warned the death toll could rise as teams reach remote villages.