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Canada Prepares Hardline Trade Move Against US... Announces Retaliatory Tariffs and Countermeasures President Donald Trump, planning to flesh out retaliatory tariff plans. According to agencies like the Associated Press, the Canadian cabinet is scheduled to unveil countermeasures including retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. SBS Aug 25, 2026 5:42 PM

"It's a Scam," "Worse than Nuclear Plants": Why Americans Are Angry at Data Centers ⚡ Key Takeaways Nationwide Backlash: According to pollster Gallup, 71% of U.S. SBS Aug 25, 2026 5:37 PM

"Get Ready for U.S. Sanctions!" Treasury Chief, Feared More Than Defense Secretary, Declares "Operation Economic Outcast"—"What About China?" Amid Iran's Provocations (Trump NOW) The U.S. administration under Donald Trump announced new sanctions against Iran on August 24 , including secondary sanctions on other countries engaging in specific trade with Iran. SBS Aug 25, 2026 5:25 PM

China Slams Expanded US Sanctions on Iran, Vows to Protect Rights During a regular briefing today , Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian addressed a question regarding the expansion of U.S. SBS Aug 25, 2026 5:20 PM

China Reportedly Develops Hypersonic Weapon Capable of Striking Aircraft Thousands of Kilometers Away Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that the Chinese military has developed a hypersonic glide vehicle capable of launching air-to-air weapons. SBS Aug 25, 2026 4:49 PM

FT: US Grain Farmers Face Worst Crisis in Decades Due to Iran War midterm elections about two months away, the UK daily Financial Times reported on the 24th local time that U.S. SBS Aug 25, 2026 4:43 PM

Iranian President: U.S. Must Change Tone; Coercion Only Complicates Procedures must change its tone and approach when dealing with Iran. In a statement, the Iranian presidential office announced that President Pezeshkian made the remarks during his meeting with General Munir in the Iranian capital of Tehran on the 24th local time. SBS Aug 25, 2026 4:16 PM

Former BOJ Board Member Expects Rate Hikes in September and Next January In the Tokyo market today, traders are pricing in about an 80% probability of a rate hike at the BOJ's monetary policy meeting scheduled for September 18. SBS Aug 25, 2026 4:08 PM

"Gasoline Might Run Out"... Long Lines at Tehran Gas Stations Amid US Sanctions The newspaper explained that this phenomenon stems from deepening fuel shortages caused by a U.S. SBS Aug 25, 2026 3:07 PM

"Sinuiju Customs" Sign Appears on North Korean Side of New Yalu River Bridge, Raising Expectations for Imminent Opening Kyodo News reported that it confirmed a sign reading "Sinuiju Customs" has been attached to the outer wall of a building on the North Korean side, as customs construction enters its final stages for the bridge, which has remained unopened since its construction was completed in 2014. SBS Aug 25, 2026 2:46 PM