Canada is imposing counter-tariffs of 15% to 50% on nearly $20bn in US imports, including machinery, textiles and consumer goods, matching US duties on Canadian products. The measures deepen a dispute that has strained the two countries’ long-standing trade relationship after talks on a new deal collapsed. It began when Donald Trump returned to office, imposed tariffs on Canadian imports and threatened further action.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-08 06:39

India aims to expand its growing space industry’s share of the global market, with an official roadmap targeting US$11 billion in space exports by 2033. At the Bengaluru Space Expo, companies from Japan and Australia are exploring opportunities and partnerships in India.

CCNA2026-09-08 06:37

Co-hosts of ‘The Big Weekend Show’ discuss reports that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has reached out to MAHA leaders and what that could mean for a potential 2028 presidential run.

FFox News2026-09-08 06:30

Oil extends its gains after Iran says a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is close. Copper reaches an all-time high amid tariff turmoil and difficulties at mines.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-08 06:25

Political office holders’ salary changes would cost about S$5 million more each year if the maximum 9 per cent increase were applied to all, while including MPs would raise the annual cost to about S$6.6 million, Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing told Parliament. He said the difficult issue must be addressed so capable Singaporeans are not discouraged from serving.

CCNA2026-09-08 06:25

Europe Today examines the pressure placed on Friedrich Merz by the AfD’s electoral victory, while Ukraine scrambles to secure funding for the war.

Eeuronews2026-09-08 06:24

Singapore must regularly update its political office-holder salary framework to balance the ethos of political service with broadening the pool of citizens who can realistically consider serving, Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing said. He warned that continued delays could make the framework lose its relevance.

CCNA2026-09-08 06:06

Germany is preparing to take on unprecedented amounts of new debt. In only a few years, it has shifted from fiscal penny-pinching to heavy spending, raising questions about why this happened and whether rising debt could endanger its credit ratings.

DDW News2026-09-08 06:00

Students aged 8 to 18 from Sarasota’s Sailor Circus Academy performed clowning, juggling, a five-person bicycle act and aerial ribbons in Washington. Performer Mariah Schroeder said preparing for the show required persistence through skill training, daily practice and the demands of school and everyday life.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-08 06:00

Tayla reveals she spent nearly $50,000 on the living, dining and terrace areas despite a $20,000 budget, exceeding it by almost $30,000 and prompting Scotty to confront her.

TThe Block2026-09-08 06:00

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said transparent debate over ministers’ remuneration is integral to Singapore’s model of government, reflecting the public’s expectation that leaders deliver a great deal. He also said MPs’ allowances are not token payments, given their substantial duties in Parliament and their constituencies.

CCNA2026-09-08 05:55

King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family after returning to the United Kingdom.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-08 05:50

Joe Kornhoff, executive director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, used Fox News Sunday to present a proposed facility aimed at teaching visitors about the memorial.

FFox News2026-09-08 05:30

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said political renewal must be an ongoing effort and that capable Singaporeans from varied backgrounds should be brought into leadership. In Parliament, he said several senior Permanent Secretaries he approached before the last General Election were not ready to move, making complete ministerial replacements “very hard” to find.

CCNA2026-09-08 05:30

A Kazakh delegate said sinology serves as a bridge connecting China and the world, describing this as an impression of the Belt and Road Initiative.

CChina News Service2026-09-08 05:28

This week’s technology roundup highlights cybercabs taking to the streets in Austin, Texas, and robots serving shoppers in Hong Kong.

RReuters2026-09-08 05:27

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in parliament on Sep 8 that existing political officeholders will receive a one-off salary increase of up to 9%. The government accepts recommendations to raise the MR4 benchmark from S$1.1 million to S$1.8 million.

CCNA2026-09-08 05:27

Iran says it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement could strengthen Tehran’s control over the waterway and raise questions about how the US would respond.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-08 05:25

People sought safety inside a Kyiv metro station after Russia resumed airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital shortly after U.S. peace negotiators left. The attack involved ballistic missiles and wounded six people.

RReuters2026-09-08 05:24

With the Champions League set to resume and Real Madrid preparing to host Inter Milan, Kylian Mbappé said at a press conference that he believes he has a strong chance of winning the Ballon d’Or.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-08 05:22

Former US Vice-President Al Gore said Donald Trump’s repeated claim that climate change is a hoax is “patently ridiculous to any reasonable person”. Gore said the economic forces behind the green transition have remained resilient despite Trump’s policies.

CCNA2026-09-08 05:16

Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond in Euronews’ morning bulletin for 8 September 2026.

Eeuronews2026-09-08 05:10

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in Parliament that the quality of political leadership shapes the quality of the civil service. He said ministers need strong values, technical competence and resilience to earn Singaporeans’ confidence and trust and represent them beyond the country.

CCNA2026-09-08 05:04

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told Parliament that Singapore operates an open system and is transparent about ministerial salaries. Responding to a review of pay for political appointment holders and MPs, he said political salaries should have no hidden perks or privileges.

CCNA2026-09-08 05:02