Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news - AP News

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news  AP News

Canada Digs In as US Trade Fight Escalates

Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada was right to walk away from a trade deal she argues would have harmed both countries, urging Ottawa not to back down and saying past retaliation against US tariffs proved effective. Freeland warns hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that Trump’s approach risks turning allies into “vassals” as Canada prepares dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs after the US imposed new 50% duties. (This conversati...

U.S.-Canada Trade War: What to Know About Tariffs and the Negotiations

Canada suspended trade negotiations, triggering President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Mark Carney said he would retaliate “dollar for dollar.”

By The New York Times

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy

“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.

By Sammy Westfall

The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile

Breakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground ‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war The calamitous collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States is a warning to nations worldwide that pursuing any kind of dialogue with the current US administration is doomed at the outset, according to observers who say this recent episode indicates seeking a fair deal is futile. Andrea La...

By Olivia Bowden

Pence: ‘The last thing we need right now… is a trade war with Canada’ - CNN

Pence: ‘The last thing we need right now… is a trade war with Canada’  CNN

Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has stood firm despite what he calls a full-scale war.

Trump says Canada 'wants the benefits' of being a U.S. state 'without being one' as trade dispute deepens

In his first comments since trade talks broke down, President Donald Trump said Canada "wants the benefits" of being a U.S. state "without being one." The president's brief post on his Truth Social platform early Sunday comes after new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods took effect.

U.S. memorandum is best path to ending war, says Iranian President

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce new measures against Iran on Monday

Iran: President defends deal with US as best option for peace

Iran's president has said the country's economy needs a peace deal to attract investors. The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan's top army official will visit Tehran Monday as Islamabad seeks to mediate a resolution.

Trump Admin Predicts US Trade War 'Devastating' For Canada - Barron's

Trump Admin Predicts US Trade War 'Devastating' For Canada  Barron's

People’s Daily defends China’s economic resilience, says annual targets will be met

The flagship newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party has run back-to-back commentaries defending the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy, saying domestic risks were being contained while China continued to provide greater stability to the global economy. The People’s Daily commentaries, published on Saturday and Sunday, came as weak domestic demand and persistent imbalances weighed on second-quarter growth, with July data showing little improvement. “In the second half of the...

By Sylvia Ma

Middle East live: Iran's president says country facing 'many problems' as US sanctions loom

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that his country was facing "many problems" and that authorities were striving "to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people". His comments came after the US vowed last week to bring about the "collapse" of the regime through a newly announced sanctions campaign. Follow our liveblog fot the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Cuba was never ‘next’: The United States is betting on a slow suffocation of the Castro regime by 2029

While Donald Trump has threatened to invade Cuba, Marco Rubio has always opted for an economic embargo against the country

By Carla Gloria Colomé

Pence says US must prepare for ‘inevitable’ action against Iran

Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves amid war, energy crisis

By KANCHAN YADAV

Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran.

Iran says it has discovered more than 200 billion cubic m of gas - The Straits Times

Iran says it has discovered more than 200 billion cubic m of gas  The Straits Times

Here are some of Trump’s options as he prepares to increase economic pressure on Iran

Experts say the Trump administration can also try these options: Sanctions on Chinese 'Teapot' refineries, targeting entities and individuals helping Iran evade sanctions, and a land blockade.

Iran says new sanctions threatened by ‘desperate’ US will fail

Iran’s foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose “the toughest […]

Mark Carney says the US signature 'was written in pencil' after trade deal collapses

Carney has repeatedly said relations with the US have been forever altered.

Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail

'You're at war when you get attacked, we got attacked,' Prime Minister Mark Carney says when asked a question about whether Canada was engaged in a trade war

By Reuters

US-Iran standoff: Strait of Hormuz tensions, new US sanctions and flight changes – Key evening updates for UAE residents on August 23

Canada retaliates as trade war with the US escalates

Iran says new sanctions threatened by ‘desperate’ US will fail - Arab News

Iran says new sanctions threatened by ‘desperate’ US will fail  Arab News

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered ‘enemy’

Iran has warned countries against participating in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies.

Trump criticises Canada over tariffs amid ongoing trade dispute

US president accuses Canada of imposing excessive tariffs on US agricultural products

By Anadolu Agency

Iran's Pezeshkian Says Tehran Is in a 'Full-Scale War'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is in a full-scale economic, military, and security war.

Iran's Pezeshkian defends MoU with US as best path to end war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best path for the country to move beyond what he described as a state of 'neit...

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy' - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy' - Region - World  Ahram Online

Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail

The "dollar for dollar" tariffs ‌on imports of US steel, electronics and other products, to...

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins - Taiwan News

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins  Taiwan News

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs after talks with US collapse - Nation Thailand

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs after talks with US collapse  Nation Thailand

Top security official’s comments are a fresh sign of Iran’s readiness to go on the offense

One of the most powerful figures in Iran has said that the US campaign of maximum economic pressure will fail — in a further sign that Iran’s hardline leadership is unwilling to compromise despite a deepening economic crisis. “The world has realized that (US President Donald) Trump’s bluster is nothing but empty talk,” said the … The post Top security official’s comments are a fresh sign of Iran’s readiness to go on the offense appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By CNN

Araghchi says US pressure tactics have failed as Iran expands regional diplomacy 

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of reverting to failed economic and military pressure tactics against Tehran, while highlighting Iran’s parallel diplomatic efforts with regional countries to reduce tensions and strengthen bilateral ties.

US must speak respectfully to Iranian people: Foreign minister - Rudaw

US must speak respectfully to Iranian people: Foreign minister  Rudaw

Iran president admits country facing ‘many problems’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country’s citizens face “many problems”, after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. “I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as much as we can,” Pezeshkian said in a […] The post Iran president admits country facing ‘many problems’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Qmati says Hezbollah open to talks with US, studying 'all options' as to Ali al-Taher

Canada vows sweeping tariffs on US goods as trade negotiations collapse - Qatar Tribune

Canada vows sweeping tariffs on US goods as trade negotiations collapse  Qatar Tribune

Trump hits back at Canada amid trade talks stalemate

Washington DC: The trade stalemate between Washington and Ottawa has seen US President Donald Trump bring back his jibe of referring to Canada as an...

By Times of Oman

Pezeshkian: World astonished by Iran's resilience in face of US-Israeli wars - PressTV

Pezeshkian: World astonished by Iran's resilience in face of US-Israeli wars  PressTV

Iran invited to join Mecca collective defense agreement

Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement on collective defense, Iranian Parliament Press Service chief Mehdi Rahimi said in an interview with Al Mayadeen TV.