The Canadian government said the counter-tariffs would take effect on September 8 and would match recently imposed US tariffs dollar for dollar and rate for rate. The new measures will apply tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on selected US-origin products.
The latest attack came during the sixth consecutive day of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital and nearby areas. Ukrainian authorities said drones and ballistic missiles were used in the overnight assault, with residential areas and railway infrastructure among the locations hit.
US forces said they carried out strikes against Iranian military targets on Larak Island, near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks targeting US military bases in Jordan.
Nepal's disaster authorities reported 903 deaths and 4,247 missing people on the Nepalese side. In China's Tibet region, authorities had earlier reported 16 deaths and 546 missing, bringing the combined toll to at least 919 dead and nearly 4,800 missing.
The closely contested referendum marked an important moment in Iceland's long-running debate over EU membership. More than 82% of eligible voters took part, underlining the high level of public interest in the country's future relationship with Europe.
The shooting took place during the early hours of Sunday near the Aarauer Rave, an annual techno event that attracted thousands of people. Swiss authorities said the suspected attacker or attackers had not been identified as the investigation continued.
Moscow, August 27, 2026: Tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom have intensified after Moscow warned that it could target British military assets if Ukraine uses British-supplied missiles in strikes against Russian territory
Ottawa, August 27, 2026: Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated sharply after Ottawa announced a new round of retaliatory tariffs on American goods, matching recent U.S. duties dollar-for-dollar and rate-for-rate.
Kathmandu, August 27, 2026: Nepal is facing a major humanitarian disaster after a catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan region near the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping through communities, destroying infrastructure and leaving hundreds of people dead or missing.
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