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Military / WarThe Veil
Why is the trade deficit getting bigger?
A Washington event description dated October 9, 2026, says the U.S. trade deficit reached $100 billion in August, with imports exceeding exports.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump to address U.N. amid tensions with allies, war with Iran and Russia-Ukraine war
At UNGA in New York, Trump’s speech will be parsed for shifts on Iran and Ukraine, alliance commitments, and energy security as leaders meet.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise
Washington issues advisory as Hormuz closure reports, Houthi attacks raise risks to regional air and sea routes, impacting travel, shipping, and markets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
From Moscow, Trump calls on Kyiv to stop hitting Russian refineries as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, raising risks to civilians and fuel supply.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Ottawa doubles duties to 50% on targeted U.S. steel and aluminum, aiming to protect producers and push Washington toward talks.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. and Iran trade more attacks after lull in fighting
Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes around Sept. 2, 2026 raise regional risk as rhetoric escalates and precision operations target proxy and defense assets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US and Iran Trade New Strikes as the War Enters its 7th Month
Washington confirms fresh Middle East strikes amid Iran tensions, signaling a risky retaliation cycle and raising regional security and energy concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. completes fresh strikes on Iran as Mideast tensions flare again
Washington confirms new strikes on IRGC targets in Iran, part of a campaign to deter capabilities as regional tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Fears of a Canadian trade war are overblown. So far, it’s more of a skirmish
Analysts say U.S.–Canada friction remains contained, with targeted measures and consultations under USMCA keeping supply chains moving.
- 7 min
- Canada
World TradeThe Veil
What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
U.S. tariffs on select metals roil markets and supply chains, with Ottawa ready to respond as traders reprice nickel, aluminum, copper risks.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Did Trump’s Trade Fight With Canada Go So Sideways?
Mixed messages and pressure tactics strained U.S.-Canada trade, unsettling supply chains as North Korea diplomacy signaled a stark contrast.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
‘War benefits no one’: Taliban official on India-Pakistan tensions — RT India
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid calls for restraint, saying war benefits no one, as India-Pakistan tensions rise and media focus intensifies.
- 7 min
- India
Military / WarThe Veil
As U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
Amid escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, Ford says Trump is treating Canada like “Communist China,” while talks continue on autos and agriculture.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. threatens to hit Iran's trade partners with secondary economic sanctions
Washington signals tougher measures targeting firms and banks aiding Iranian commerce, raising compliance risks across energy, shipping, and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed
Washington signals moves to curb Iran’s oil, shipping, and banking ties, pressuring countries and firms most exposed to Tehran’s trade flows.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity'
Vance says Canada favors Chinese imports over U.S. goods, slams dairy tariffs as punitive, as Trump floats tariffs up to 50% on Canadian products.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Trump claims a US-Canada trade deal, pausing threatened 50% tariffs, but key terms and legal text are pending, leaving markets and policymakers wary.
- 7 min
- Canada
World TradeThe Veil
South Korea stocks have entered bull market in about a month as AI trade roars back
Kospi turns bullish after a month-long rebound, driven by AI-linked and semiconductor names amid stronger foreign and retail demand.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
Washington intercepts multiple Iranian missiles, signaling heightened readiness and renewed escalation risks across the region.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
U.S. stocks ended mixed as crude slid on signs Washington-Tehran tensions are easing, pressuring energy while defensives and select tech held steady.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeThe Veil
U.S. and Iran trade more attacks as feud over Strait of Hormuz escalates
Washington confirms new strikes on Iran-linked sites as maritime risks rise near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting route shifts and higher insurance.
- 7 min
- United States