Canada to match US tariffs after talks collapse
Canada will match new US tariffs dollar for dollar from 8 September after Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations with Washington.
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US targets 60 more entities in Iran sanctions push
The US Treasury has designated more than 60 individuals, entities and vessels across five sectors and threatened secondary sanctions on third countries, while holding back the measures it called the toughest.
Air strike on Myanmar monastery kills 14 at retreat
A fighter jet dropped two bombs on a monastery compound in Sagaing region where more than 100 people were on a meditation retreat.
At least 15 killed in drone strike on Ukrainian mall
Two waves of Russian drones hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Friday. Zelenskyy says the second arrived about half an hour after the first.
Israel closes Frankcom case, Australia summons envoy
Israel's Military Advocate General has closed the World Central Kitchen file without charges. Canberra summoned the ambassador and ruled out expelling him.
Australia and Thailand sign scam centre crime pact
The joint statement names the agencies and the taskforces. It does not name a dollar figure, an arrest target or anything either side has agreed to fund.
Trump cuts Korea drills over Seoul's Iran refusal
Ulchi Freedom Shield began on Monday with 18,000 South Korean troops. Trump has ordered it reduced, citing Seoul's refusal to join the war on Iran.
Flores quake kills 47 as landslides block roads
A magnitude 7.7 quake struck off Flores before dawn on Saturday. Indonesia's disaster agency put the toll at 47 and landslides have cut off Nagekeo.
US says Iran blockade can run indefinitely
Pete Hegseth said the US Navy can hold its blockade of Iranian ports indefinitely. Brent traded at $87.97 and gained close to 6 per cent for the week.
Albanese asks Trump to lift 12.5 per cent tariff
The Prime Minister used his first call with the US President since March to press for an exemption from the forced labour tariff imposed in July.
Putin visits disputed Kuril island, Japan protests
The Russian president's first trip to the chain drew a formal protest from Tokyo, which claims the four southernmost islands as its Northern Territories.
Australia and Vietnam sign defence and trade deals
To Lam and Anthony Albanese signed defence, border and digital agreements in Canberra, and Vietnam restored market access for Australian game meat.
