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Canada is racing against the clock to reach an agreement with the Trump administration before midnight Tuesday to avoid additional U.S. tariffs and their economic consequences, according to The New York Times. The deadline marks a critical moment in ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries, with significant implications for Canadian exports and the broader North American economy.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of negotiations or developments between the United States and Iran. A 60-day ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is set to expire Monday without an agreement on managing the Strait of Hormuz. The truce has already been violated multiple times. Oman has discussed a temporary arrangement with Tehran to manage this strategic passage.
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Jared Kushner is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in efforts to break the deadlock on Gaza negotiations, according to the New York Times. Netanyahu refuses to withdraw Israeli military forces from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed. The Trump administration faces mounting pressure to demonstrate that progress is being made on the issue.
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Jared Kushner, described as an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump and Washington's representative, met with Hamas representatives in Egypt on August 16, 2026, according to Le Monde. The discussions focused on advancing the American roadmap outlining a transition in Gaza. Hamas had agreed to this roadmap in late July, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially rejected it. Kushner's presence in Israel on August 17 remains uncertain due to conflicting versions of a Le Monde headline.
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Jared Kushner, an adviser to US President Donald Trump, met representatives of Hamas in Egypt on August 16, 2026, according to several officials cited by The New York Times. The talks were intended to advance the Trump administration’s plan for Gaza.
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Historian Jean-Pierre Filiu analyzes on August 16, 2026, how factional rivalries in Tehran are impacting talks between Iran and the United States. He argues the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps controls military operations and imposes demands on Iran's negotiators. Meanwhile, Donald Trump claims responsibility for starting the war and wants to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory. Iran also alleges Qatar is holding three of its pilots since March 2, 2026.
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France's Ministry of Defence says it has identified no risk for the future France-Libre carrier following the US decision to abandon electromagnetic catapults. The American decision will apply to a carrier scheduled for delivery in 2034. Three earlier Gerald R. Ford-class ships are or will be equipped with modern catapults, which should secure the necessary supply chain for France's future carrier programme.
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French, German and British diplomats are preparing a framework for future negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to the New York Times. European nations seek to secure a role in any potential talks between Moscow and Kyiv, amid concerns over Donald Trump's approach. However, Russia has shown little interest in these prospective negotiations.
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Donald Trump has declared his intention to proclaim the Strait of Hormuz a "U.S. territory" after the war, according to reports. Iranian Vice Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded that the strait "will remain Iranian." At a rally, Donald Trump further asserted he would never apologize for having triggered the war with Iran, maintaining this position despite its impact on oil prices.
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On August 14, 2026, Donald Trump stated that the nine months spent at sea by the USS Lincoln carrier crew was not too long a deployment—but rather, according to him, 'not long enough.' He also announced that the USS George Washington was en route to relieve the Lincoln.
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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has equipped its agents with electric stun gloves, a decision that has raised concerns about potential abuse. This federal law enforcement agency carries out the Trump administration's policy of mass expulsion of undocumented immigrants. According to Le Monde, the agency has become a symbol of the excesses of an expulsion policy described as particularly brutal.
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Europe is examining possibilities for establishing its own nuclear deterrence facing Russian threats and doubts about American protection. It has benefited from seventy years of U.S. nuclear deterrence. Russia invaded Ukraine and makes nuclear threats. Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency fuels questions about whether Washington will maintain its support for Europe. As American security guarantees come under scrutiny, European officials are investigating what an independent European nuclear deterrent might look like.
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Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday setting out new vaccine recommendations in the United States, including spacing out vaccines given to children, according to Le Monde. The World Health Organization has expressed concern over what it describes as a new push by Trump against vaccination. While presenting the order, the US president repeatedly referred to autism. Trump has also withdrawn the United States from the WHO.
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Iran is maintaining the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and will only reopen this crucial maritime passage once U.S. President Donald Trump accepts Iran's demands, according to the New York Times from August 10, 2026. Talks are currently underway between Iran and Oman regarding navigation routes in the strait. A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that these discussions are separate from negotiations on a complete reopening of the passage.
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August 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, which took place in August 2021. On this occasion, Le Monde publishes on August 9, 2026, an analysis arguing that former president Joe Biden condemned himself to humiliation in the Middle East by adopting Donald Trump's diplomatic legacy. According to this analysis, Biden followed in his predecessor's footsteps, thereby becoming trapped in a position that was not entirely of his own making.
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Hamas reaffirmed on August 8, 2026, that it is ready to implement the US-backed peace plan for the Gaza Strip. The Islamic movement simultaneously calls for pressure on Israel, which has not accepted the peace roadmap announced by Donald Trump, according to international reports.
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On August 7, 2026, Federal Judge Patti Saris of the Massachusetts District Court upheld the termination of TPS (Temporary Protected Status), a temporary protection status established by a 1990 U.S. law, for South Sudanese nationals in the United States. She rejected appeals from several immigrant advocacy organizations, according to The Guardian. This decision is part of a broader series of TPS terminations pursued by the Trump administration, following a June 2026 Supreme Court ruling that authorized TPS elimination for more than 350,000 Haitian and approximately 6,100 Syrian nationals. More than 232 South Sudanese nationals are directly affected.
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On August 7, 2026, federal judge Patti Saris of the Massachusetts District Court upheld the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals in the United States. According to The Guardian, she rejected appeals from several immigrant advocacy organizations. The ruling is part of a series of TPS terminations pursued by the Trump administration, following a June 2026 Supreme Court decision authorizing the end of TPS for over 350,000 Haitian and approximately 6,100 Syrian nationals. More than 232 South Sudanese nationals are directly affected by this decision.
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On August 7, 2026, Donald Trump announced new tariffs on polysilicium, a raw material used in semiconductors and solar cells. This protectionist measure aims to reduce US dependence on Chinese production of this key material. German chemical group Wacker Chemie AG, based in Munich, could benefit in the short term from these tariffs, though it faces long-term risks. The move reflects a growing global trend toward protectionism, with the United States, China, and the European Union all implementing tariffs, subsidies, and industrial policies to support their domestic industries, according to economists.
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The Irish Open 2026 will take place from 9–13 September at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. Defending champion Rory McIlroy and two-time major winner Jon Rahm lead the field, which also features Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and the Hojgaard brothers. Patrick Reed, who departed LIV Golf in January, competes following two DP World Tour victories this year. US President Donald Trump is expected to attend Doonbeg during an official visit to the Republic of Ireland. The tournament precedes the PGA Championship at Wentworth by one week.