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North America news — August 1, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with North America published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 31.

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  2. WorldNorth AmericaMacroBudget

    Russians' Main Online Complaints: Low Income and Rising Prices

    Russians' primary online complaints revolve around low income and rising prices. The phrase 'from paycheck to paycheck' was used 588 thousand times, with 45.7% of complaints related to low incomes and 17.8% to price increases. Other common issues include housing and communal services, medicine, loans, and service quality. The average salary gap between Russian regions reached a record high of 203.3 thousand rubles in April 2023.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    U.S. Embassies Advise Americans to Avoid Middle East Travel Amid Iran Tensions

    U.S. embassies across the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel, have issued travel advisories urging American citizens to avoid visiting the region and be prepared to leave due to escalating tensions with Iran. The security situation is described as unpredictable, which could potentially disrupt flights. Embassies remain open for routine consular and visa services.
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  7. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Thailand, Myanmar to Discuss Cross-Border Issues and Economic Cooperation

    Thailand and Myanmar will hold talks on August 6-7, focusing on toxic contamination in the Kok River, cross-border haze, ethnic minority issues, drug trafficking, scam operations, river water pollution, DU drugs, cyber fraud crime networks, and economic cooperation. The discussions aim to strengthen bilateral relations and address issues affecting both countries. Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing will also meet with business councils from both sides to promote economic ties.
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  9. PoliticsNorth AmericaDefenseHockey

    WestJet Cancels Flights as Strike Deadline Looms

    WestJet has cancelled 81 flights as a strike deadline approaches. The airline is in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 4,400 flight attendants. If a deal is not reached by Sunday morning, either side could begin a work stoppage, cancelling hundreds of flights during the long weekend. WestJet has urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
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  11. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    US Rapidly Advancing Towards Regional War

    The United States is rapidly moving towards igniting a regional comprehensive war as part of a dangerous strategy aimed at expansion and imposing illegal dominance throughout the region. America is exploiting the resources of Muslim countries to strengthen its army and the Zionist regime's war machine. Iran and its allies have proven that the balance of power in the region has shifted, and any country that supports America will face severe consequences.
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  12. SportsNorth AmericaHockey

    Jeff Hoffman Wants to Stay with Blue Jays, Push for Playoffs

    Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman has expressed his desire to remain with the team despite trade rumors ahead of the MLB deadline. Hoffman, who has been performing well in a setup role, believes the Blue Jays can still make a playoff push this season. The team is currently 51-59 but is only 4.5 games behind the third and final Wild Card spot in the American League.
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  16. BusinessNorth AmericaTaxTrade

    U.S. Treasury Secretary's Notepad Reveals Plan to Buy $5-10B in Japanese Yen

    A photograph taken during a U.S. cabinet meeting at Camp David revealed a note on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's notepad, stating 'To Do: Buy Japanese Yen (JPY) $5–10 bil.' This comes after Reuters reported that the Treasury had put banks on alert for a possible U.S. intervention in the market for Japan's currency. The yen strengthened following these reports.
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  21. U.S.WarNorth America

    U.S. General Warns Pentagon of Insufficient Forces to Protect Israel

    The commander of U.S. European Command, General Alexus Grynkewich, has warned the Pentagon that he lacks sufficient naval forces to continue protecting Israel from incoming ballistic missiles. In a written notification, he stated that without another Navy destroyer, he would be forced to choose between defending the U.S. 'homeland' or Israel. This notification is consistent with past outreach from military commanders seeking Washington's consideration for finite resources and weapons. The Pentagon and Israeli Embassy have not yet responded.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaEarth

    Iran Seeks Fate of Three Pilots After Qatar Strike

    The Islamic Republic of Iran is still investigating the fate of three pilots who participated in a strike on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The operation involved four Su-24 crew members flying at extremely low altitude to evade radar. While the aircraft successfully struck its target, it was attacked by enemy fighter jets during the return flight. One pilot's body has been recovered, but the other three remain missing. Qatar has expressed ignorance about their whereabouts, and Iran has called on Doha to cooperate in clarifying their fate under international humanitarian law.
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