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Severe flooding in Japan's Chiba Prefecture has killed at least eight people and paralyzed local transport, according to Kyodo News. Rescue operations are underway, with no detailed reports yet on injuries or economic damage.
US unions and advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit to block new visa rules that limit stays for foreign students and journalists, calling the move a disaster for education and the economy. The rules, effective September 15, cap student visas at four years and journalist visas at 240 days (90 for Chinese nationals).
The UAE has imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Tehran of launching ballistic missiles at its territory. Iran rejected the claim as a 'false flag campaign' amid ongoing regional tensions. The move could significantly impact Iran's economy, given Dubai's role as its top trading partner.
Canada has temporarily avoided the 50% tariffs the US planned to impose on $20 billion worth of goods, after officials from both countries reached a last-minute deal. President Donald Trump announced a three-day delay and hinted at reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project.
A senior US official says Venezuela is exporting roughly 500,000 barrels of oil per day to the US, about half of its production. The disclosure comes amid a US-managed energy partnership with the interim government in Caracas.
Conflict, delayed detection, and community mistrust are hampering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, which has now surpassed the previous record for fatalities. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has killed more than 2,300 people in three months, and health workers are racing against insecurity and access challenges.
Iran has declared two French diplomats persona non grata, a move that escalates tensions between the two nations. The decision comes amid disputes over Iran's nuclear program, protests, and alleged arms supplies to Russia.
Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said his party will postpone any independence referendum until after Donald Trump leaves the White House, citing the unpredictable U.S. political climate as a disruption. Quebec faces a provincial election by October 5, with the PQ currently leading in polls but separatist support stagnant at around 30%.
North Korean state media criticized ongoing US-South Korea joint military exercises on August 14, following recent comments by President Donald Trump. The drills have long been condemned by Pyongyang as provocative, while US and South Korea maintain they are defensive.
Democratic lawmakers are pressing for an investigation into the USS Abraham Lincoln's record 260-day deployment, citing reports of food shortages and sailor suicide attempts. They argue the conditions reflect poor planning in the Iran war, while the White House dismisses the claims as exaggerated.
