World · Important news for 4 September 2026
Older adults outnumber youngest children globally for first time
Netanyahu says Israel is working to overthrow Iran's government
Canada to resume trade talks with U.S. only when Americans are ready, Carney says
Canada has enacted dollar-for-dollar retaliatory duties on U.S. goods taking effect next week, while Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that trade talks will resume only when American counterparts are ready and conditions ensure Canadian automotive and steel sectors stay competitive.
- Canada enacted dollar-for-dollar retaliatory duties on U.S. goods taking effect next week.
- Canada stated trade talks will resume only when American counterparts are ready.
- Mark Carney expressed openness to a US trade pact.
- Competitiveness for Canadian auto and steel is set as a condition.
UN expert warns of surging political repression in post-election Zambia
US energy firms sign multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela
US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop as Iran vows response
Tunisia court upholds long prison sentences for opposition figures
Congo Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 3,000
India rejects Hague court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
UK environment secretary signals readiness to take Thames Water into public ownership
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block postal service voting restrictions ruling
US Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba as Country Announces Market Reforms
China's Carbon Emissions Fall Amid Iran War Sparking Decarbonisation Hopes
Guinea-Bissau faces debate following constitutional change expanding presidential powers
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