The US is preparing another round of economic pressure on Iran after diplomacy and months of fighting failed to deliver a lasting settlement. Donald Trump has warned countries against continuing trade with Tehran, while Kim Ghattas says sanctions remain a blunt instrument that will worsen hardship for ordinary Iranians.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-22 14:21

Singapore is sending twice as much unwanted clothing to Malaysia as it did two years ago through social enterprise Cloop’s textile recycling bins. Under a tie-up, up to 70 tonnes a week go to textile recovery firm Life Line Clothing in Port Klang for reuse and recycling.

CCNA2026-08-22 14:16

Icelanders will vote in a referendum next week on whether to resume European Union membership negotiations, which were suspended in 2013. The issue remains sharply polarising in the NATO member state.

CCNA2026-08-22 14:10

Dachshunds are enjoying a global popularity boom, rising to No. 5 in the American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings as owners embrace their small size and strong personalities. The trend is fueling breed meetups and dachshund cafés, while health concerns such as intervertebral disc disease remain; the condition may affect roughly one in four dachshunds.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-22 14:04

Malaysia is urging ASEAN to strengthen prevention and preparedness for transboundary haze as a prolonged dry season worsens air quality. A Malaysian minister said early intervention, reliable information sharing and close regional coordination could help address the problem, as smoke from Indonesian land and forest fires drifts into Malaysia and reaches unhealthy levels.

CCNA2026-08-22 14:01

Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok says early labor-market data indicate AI’s initial impact is showing up more in wages than employment. His study of hundreds of occupations found weaker wage growth in jobs more exposed to AI, while the employment effect remains relatively small. AI is also fueling record business formation, which could generate jobs and make the economy more dynamic.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-22 14:00

A wildfire in Segorbe, Castellón, reportedly began after a lightning strike on Thursday and is now considered Spain’s most intense wildfire. More than 1,000 residents have been told to evacuate the area.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-22 13:54

US spirits exports to Canada dropped 70% from March through December 2025 after most provinces pulled American alcohol from store shelves, while exports to other markets increased 2.5%. Michael Bilello of the American Whiskey Association says reopening access is only the first hurdle; producers must also rebuild Canadian demand after more than a year of trade tensions.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-22 13:52

Cleanup is underway after several tornadoes struck the Northeast, while flooding and power outages continue in parts of the Midwest.

AABC News2026-08-22 13:47

As climate change increases risks for coastal communities worldwide, Florida is demonstrating how public infrastructure, including parks and seawalls, can help cities adapt.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-22 13:47

Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove says UK-US intelligence cooperation remains close, but warns about politicization and personnel changes inside the CIA. The concerns come as wider changes across the US intelligence community draw scrutiny.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-22 13:36

The Trump administration is imposing a 50% tariff on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, while Canada vows to retaliate.

AABC News2026-08-22 13:36

Deitrich Mohan, an Indian-Chinese man who runs his family’s Fuzhou oyster cake stall at Maxwell Food Centre, has faced insensitive remarks about his race. The third-generation hawker is focused on spending time with his mother while keeping the family business going.

CCNA2026-08-22 13:30

Trump’s new tariffs are now in force, Canada is responding dollar for dollar, and trade negotiations have broken down. DW examines who holds the leverage and who may suffer most, with David Henig, director of the UK Trade Policy Project.

DDW News2026-08-22 13:30

President Donald Trump responded to an audience member who interrupted his speech in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, telling the heckler to go home to mom.

FFox News2026-08-22 13:30

Seven people, including two police officers, died after a police vehicle and a car collided on the A66 near South Bank in Teesside, close to Middlesbrough. The crash happened shortly after 03:30 BST on Saturday. Cleveland Police’s chief constable said the tragedy would be felt across Cleveland.

BBBC News2026-08-22 13:27

Kyiv and Moscow continued exchanging fire on Saturday. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris would send new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air-defence stocks are running low after the latest deadly Russian attacks. FRANCE 24 reports from the ground in Ukraine.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-22 13:26

Leo XIV is visiting San Marino and the Rimini Meeting more than 40 years after John Paul II’s visit. In a world wounded by war, he is calling for peace and justice through diplomacy, dialogue and friendship among peoples.

Eeuronews2026-08-22 13:25

Derek Decloet said the breakdown of the final-stage trade effort had left Canadians frustrated, though not necessarily surprised. The United States’ 50% tariffs affect roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods, and Ottawa has pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-22 13:22

Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address the public and take questions after Canada-U.S. trade talks collapsed at the last minute. He said Canada would respond “dollar for dollar” to new U.S. tariffs, as Ottawa suspended negotiations and recalled its team. President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods have taken effect.

GGlobal News2026-08-22 13:18

Hundreds of thousands gather each August in Viana do Castelo for the Romaria da Senhora d'Agonia, one of Portugal’s oldest festivals, where fishermen and their boats are blessed. Yet the fishing boats honored by the tradition are becoming increasingly difficult to fill with crew.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-22 13:16

Barry Ritholtz, host of Bloomberg Radio’s “Masters in Business,” says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s moves in the bond market may offer short-term relief but cannot override persistent inflation, rising debt and the forces that determine long-term yields.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-22 13:10

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would respond “dollar for dollar” to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Ottawa suspended trade talks with Washington and recalled its negotiating team as President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs took effect after the countries failed to reach a comprehensive deal by his deadline.

GGlobal News2026-08-22 13:03

The United States has levied 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after the two longtime allies failed to reach a trade agreement. Both sides accuse the other of derailing talks that lasted several days.

RReuters2026-08-22 13:02