(SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA) – The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Thursday as falls in major companies including Commonwealth Bank, Rio Tinto and Telstra outweighed gains elsewhere. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 20.90 points, or 0.2%, to close at 9188.50. Six of the 11 industry sectors finished in the red. The index trimmedContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – United States President Donald Trump is facing a lawsuit over the sale of early access to his posts on Truth Social. The case was filed by the media organisation The Intercept Media and the nonprofit group Freedom of the Press Foundation. Trump Media, the parent company ofContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States has produced the first batch of gold coins featuring President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. The White House confirmed the minting of the commemorative coins. The coin is made of 24 karat gold. The front of the coinContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States government is fighting a trade court order that would require tariff refunds to all importers, including those that did not file lawsuits. Government lawyers filed an opening brief on Monday in an appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.Continue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States has imposed new trade measures on polysilicon, a key raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is mainly produced by China. The White House announced a 15% tariff and a series of minimum import prices on products made from the material onContinue Reading
(OTTAWA, CANADA) – Canadian dairy farmers are pushing back against any further trade concessions as talks with the United States continue ahead of a new tariff deadline. The warning comes as American tariffs on a range of Canadian goods are set to rise sharply on August 19, 2026. A freshContinue Reading
(HALIFAX, CANADA) – Canadian shoppers in Nova Scotia are turning away from American alcohol brands as trade discussions between Canada and the United States continue. Many consumers say they have already replaced wines, beers and spirits from the United States with products from Canada and other countries. Janice Peet, aContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States would lose about 214,000 jobs next year if it fails to extend its free trade agreement with Canada, according to a report by Oxford Economics prepared for the Canadian American Business Council. Canada would lose 102,000 jobs in the same period. The combined jobContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine halted a campaign of drone strikes against oil tankers using a major Black Sea port after a direct request from US Vice President J.D. Vance, who warned that the attacks risked destabilising global oil markets and harming American energy companies. The request was made during aContinue Reading
(LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) – “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has shattered North American box office records, crossing $500 million in its first seven days and becoming the fastest film to reach the half billion dollar mark in U.S. and Canadian theatres. Sony Pictures announced Thursday that the film directed by DestinContinue Reading
