Nearly six months into the war with Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a sweeping sanctions campaign aimed at Tehran’s economic ties worldwide. The Trump administration is threatening secondary sanctions against any country that continues doing business with Iran, targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping.

DDW News2026-08-25 01:29

Iranian Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Tehran is “fully prepared” to respond to U.S. sanctions aimed at countries that keep ties with Iran. He said the government has a two-year plan and had long anticipated these developments, describing the U.S. effort as another expected failure.

CCNN2026-08-25 01:21

Syria’s removal from the US State Department’s state-sponsors-of-terrorism list brings nearly five decades of isolation to an end. Former US special envoy for Syria Michael Ratney endorsed the move as both right and necessary for giving the Syrian economy room to breathe, saying the designation fit the Bashar al-Assad era but is far less fitting under Ahmad al-Sharaa.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 01:13

Israeli strikes on the war-torn Gaza Strip killed at least four people on Monday, including two children, according to hospital officials.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 01:06

Officials say the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, was human-caused after burning more than 15,000 acres. Frustration is mounting in parts of Indiana as residents endure nearly two weeks without power, while the U.S. threatens new sanctions on Iran and countries that trade with it.

NNBC News2026-08-25 01:04

Psychologists testify for prosecutors in the Lindsay Clancy trial, while more audio of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is played in the Tupac murder trial. Opening statements also begin in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire case.

AABC News2026-08-25 00:56

Democratic Vermont Senator Peter Welch says President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign against Canada is “pointless” and “illegal,” and argues that Prime Minister Carney is justified in fighting back.

CCBC News2026-08-25 00:51

Jesse Watters says the approaching midterms could bring a major shift in the Democratic Party’s struggle over its direction, pointing to democratic socialists Abdul El-Sayed and Angie Nixon seeking Senate seats.

FFox News2026-08-25 00:47

Canada’s federal government is expected to disclose details of its retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Tuesday, while President Donald Trump continues threatening the Canadian economy. Tensions have risen after a year of aggressive U.S. trade policy targeting countries Trump says have taken advantage of America’s economy.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 00:45

Washington, D.C., hosted the unprecedented Freedom 250 IndyCar street race on Aug. 23 as part of events marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The 250-mile course required 147 laps. President Trump and Melania attended, military jets including F-22s and F-35s flew overhead, and about 200,000 spectators came.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-25 00:45

Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, a former assistant secretary of state, assesses President Donald Trump’s launch of “Economic D-Day” against Iran.

FFox News2026-08-25 00:45

During a broad interview on Jesse Watters Primetime, Fox News host Jesse Watters challenged Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed over taxing wealthy people and socialized healthcare, while also raising the Iran war and biological men in women’s sports.

FFox News2026-08-25 00:44

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Canadian automobiles by New Year’s Day after Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to retaliate against new U.S. levies on Canadian goods. The report examines Carney’s comments on the escalating trade war and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s objections.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 00:39

Canada's rejection of Trump's terms is turning a tariff dispute between close allies into a test of political sovereignty and economic resilience. The question is whether Canada has enough leverage to withstand a prolonged confrontation.

DDW News2026-08-25 00:34

Ukraine’s allies met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to mark the country’s 35th independence anniversary. The United Kingdom and France pledged stronger military support, including classified technology intended to enable Ukraine to produce its own Storm Shadow missiles. Prime Minister Mark Carney was among the leaders promising continued backing as Ukraine defends itself against Russia’s invasion.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 00:30

A judge reprimanded a prosecution witness during the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and rejected the defense motion for a mistrial.

AABC News2026-08-25 00:25

A mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed by lightning as they were getting out of their car near Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

AABC News2026-08-25 00:19

Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse owned by Russian online retailer Ozon in a series of strikes across Russia on Saturday that killed at least six people. President Vladimir Putin responded by targeting Ukraine’s economic infrastructure. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin viewed the attacks as Ukraine opening “Pandora’s box” and now facing the response.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 00:15

Fox News contributor and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino discusses the makeup of the Democratic Socialists of America on 'The Will Cain Show,' using the terms 'evil' and 'frauds' in describing the group.

FFox News2026-08-25 00:15

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran on Monday and warned countries doing business with the Islamic Republic to sever their financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 00:13

As Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse, Ontario Premier Doug Ford uses blunt language toward U.S. President Donald Trump. The Power Panel considers what may come next for the relationship between the two countries.

CCBC News2026-08-25 00:13

Trump has threatened to impose 50% levies on Canadian cars and steel as his administration seeks to increase economic pressure on Iran.

AABC News2026-08-25 00:10

The out-of-control Hawk Fire is forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate near Reno. Many are driving through smoke and flames to escape, while homes have been destroyed.

AABC News2026-08-25 00:05

South Korea’s KOSPI has swung sharply amid a surge in AI stocks. Christy Tan, global investment strategist at Franklin Templeton Institute, discusses the forces behind the market’s volatility, its impact on the Korean won and why investors may need to actively rebalance diversified ETF portfolios.

CCNA2026-08-25 00:00