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The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent on September 2, 2026, while indicating that additional interest-rate increases could become necessary if inflation remains elevated. Governor Tiff Macklem said inflation had in...

The United States launched a new series of military strikes against Iran on September 1, 2026, marking a major escalation after several weeks of reduced direct fighting. U.S. Central Command said the operation targeted facilities associated with Iran's Isla...

A 68-year-old man from Saint-Simon, New Brunswick, has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the community's church on August 24, 2026, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Firefighters responded to the church at about ...

The United States and Iran exchanged warnings on August 22, 2026, ahead of a planned announcement of additional U.S. economic sanctions against Iran and countries or companies involved in significant trade with Tehran. U.S. officials indicated that the new ...

Saudi Aramco sold at least four million barrels of crude oil to Chinese refiners for loading from locations that do not require vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to trade sources on August 20, 2026. The transactions provide Chinese buy...

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published footage on August 18, 2026, showing construction of a facility intended to carry out executions by hanging. The footage showed Ben-Gvir standing near wooden and metal structures at a construction ...

A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Elsie Dominguez, a civilian marine engineer who alleged that she was raped aboard a U.S. Navy-operated transport vessel, ruling that her claim falls under the federal workers' compensa...

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia increased security around critical infrastructure amid warnings on August 10, 2026, concerning possible sabotage or staged attacks connected to regional tensions with Russia. Lithuania deployed military personnel to...

Yemen's Houthi movement said on August 9, 2026, that it attacked an Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, using a drone. Saudi authorities reported that a fire occurred at the facility and was extinguished without reported injuries. The Houthis sai...

The United States Senate passed legislation on August 7, 2026, expanding economic sanctions against Russia and maintaining sanctions involving Iran. The measure passed by a vote of 86 to 11 and was named the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act...

Foreign ministers and senior officials from Pacific Islands Forum countries failed to reach agreement on August 6, 2026, on a joint statement responding to China's recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean. Representatives from 18 countries discuss...

Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastructure across the region. The warning followed earlier threats by U.S. P...

Moshe Feiglin, an Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset, has advocated policies involving the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Feiglin is the founder and leader of the Zehut political movement and served as a member of the Kne...

Japan and the United States conducted coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to support the Japanese yen after it fell to its weakest level in approximately four decades. The operation involved purchases of yen by Japanese authorities and the U...

The United Nations Security Council held its first straw poll on July 30, 2026, to evaluate candidates seeking to become the next secretary-general. The vote marked the beginning of the Council's internal assessment of the candidates before it makes a forma...

In July 2026, a data exposure involving the private organization Dialog revealed information about members, event participants, and internal conference materials associated with the invitation-only network founded by technology investor Peter Thiel. Dial...

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian aid including food and medical supplies. Organizers stated the objective...

The United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following more than five weeks of military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement after mediation involving Pakistan, shortly before a U.S. deadline demanding t...

French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri filed a complaint in France on April 3, 2026, requesting a war crimes investigation into an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Beirut in November 2024. The strike reportedly killed seven civilians, including Cherri’...

The Israel Defense Forces stated that fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is not considered achievable under current military operations, according to reports published on April 3, 2026. Military officials indicated that such an objective would require a f...

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she was “devastated” after reports alleged that her husband, Bryon Noem, engaged in online activity involving payments to fetish models and the sharing of personal images. The claims were fir...

A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctions and a fuel blockade. Activists described the delivery as a gesture of international sol...

The United States government is reported to be considering actions related to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to officials familiar with discussions on March 21, 2026. Kharg Island, located off the southern coast of Iran in the Bushehr pr...

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Honeywell International. These companies supply equip...

Actor Kevin Spacey has settled multiple sexual assault claims in the United Kingdom out of court, according to reports issued on March 19, 2026. The settlements involve civil actions that had been filed in London, addressing allegations made against Spacey ...

Israel loses operational access to Dimona nuclear facility On March 9, 2026, Israeli authorities confirmed the temporary loss of operational access to the Dimona nuclear facility located in the Negev desert. The disruption followed a series of missile and ...

Rosanna Arquette has publicly questioned the reported circumstances of her friend Virginia Giuffre’s death, sparking online discussions. Giuffre, a prominent advocate for survivors of sex trafficking and one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most well-known accusers, d...

Dozens of Lebanese civilians have been killed as Israeli forces conduct operations in southern Lebanon searching for a navigator who has been missing for 40 years. The military action reportedly involved airstrikes and ground searches that resulted in the d...

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks On March 5, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would provide assistance to the United States and allied countries to counter Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East....

On March 4, 2026, a Russian liquefied gas tanker sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion that Russian authorities said was caused by a drone attack. Russian officials stated that the vessel, which was transporting liquefied gas, suffered sig...

Louisiana mayor convicted in juvenile misconduct case On March 3, 2026, a jury in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana found former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts guilty on felony charges related to misconduct involving a minor. The case concerned an incident that o...

On March 2, 2026, Durham Regional Police Service issued a community safety alert stating that Darren Scott Ray, a 65-year-old man serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, had been granted a 72-hour Unescorted Temporary Absence Permit (UTA) and relea...

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government leadership, and other strategic sites. The United States military iden...

On February 27, 2026, reports from the occupied West Bank indicated that illegal Israeli settlers uprooted hundreds of Palestinian-owned olive trees and assaulted local residents. The incidents occurred across multiple villages in the northern West Bank, in...

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, A Blind Refugee, Found Dead In Buffalo Authorities in Buffalo reported the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 42-year-old blind refugee originally from Bangladesh. He was found deceased in his residence in the Elmwood Village neighborho...

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Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles In February 2026, multiple international news outlets reported that Iran is close to finalizing an agreement to purchase **CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China**. The reported ...

British Couple Beheaded After Hosting Refugee On February 23, 2026, authorities in the United Kingdom confirmed that a married British couple was found deceased in their home after allegedly being beheaded. Preliminary reports indicate that the couple had ...

Ghislaine Maxwell challenges release of Epstein documents On February 21, 2026, lawyers for imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell filed legal papers in Manhattan federal court seeking to block the release of approximately 90,000 pages of documents...

Wexner Lawyer Hot Mic Threat On February 20, 2026, during a deposition before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, a microphone inadvertently captured a threatening remark from Leslie Wexner’s attorney, Michael Levy. The deposition was...

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett said at a February 2026 conference that global popular approval of Israel is unlikely, stating, “They’re not going to love us. The aspiration that the world will love Israel — it’s not going to happen.” He made ...

Trump Order Boosts Glyphosate Production On February 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to designate glyphosate herbicides and elemental phosphorus as critical to national security and the do...

Fox News viewers revolt after jokes about Epstein on “The Five” On February 14–15, 2026, co-hosts of the U.S. cable news show “The Five” on Fox News made jokes about Jeffrey Epstein during a broadcast. The segment discussed the Justice Department’s release...

On February 15, 2026, global economic discussions continued to emphasize the need for reform of the World Trade Organization and international trade systems. Advocates argue that evolving tariff policies and economic disruptions call for modernized rules to...

Stephen boss, known professionally as tWitch, was an american dancer, choreographer, television personality and dj who died by suicide at age 40 Stephen Laurel Boss was born on September 29, 1982 in Montgomery, Alabama. He became known as a dancer and ente...

Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. attacked family outside Lansing On February 13, 2026, 21‑year‑old Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. was arrested in Delta Township, near Lansing, Michigan, after allegedly driving his vehicle into a family walking together and then firing...

On February 12, 2026, newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents revealed an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates dated December 20, 2016 — just over one month after Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election. In the e...

Netanyahu joins Board of Peace ahead of Trump meeting in Washington On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had formally joined the “Board of Peace,” a U.S.-led international initiative aimed at addressing peac...

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah On February 10, 2026, a federal grand jury in Utah indicted Robert "Bobby" Edwards, co-creator of the toilet stool brand Squatty Potty, on a charge of receipt of child pornograph...

On February 9, 2026, Prince William and Princess Catherine broke their prolonged silence over revelations emerging from the U.S. Justice Department’s release of the so‑called “Epstein files,” issuing a rare statement saying they were “deeply concerned” abou...

On February 8, 2026, popular film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes publicly addressed widespread claims that the unusually high audience scores for the documentary “Melania” were fake or manipulated. The film, directed by Brett Ratner and chronicling the l...

Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations On February 7, 2026, Joanna Rubinstein stepped down from her role as chair of Sweden for UNHCR, a fundraising affiliate of the United Nations Refug...