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North America news — August 21, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

17 publications

  3. PoliticsNorth AmericaChina

    Trump's Tariffs on Canada Take Effect

    US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods took effect just after midnight, following failed negotiations to finalize a trade agreement. The tariffs, which were set to kick in early Saturday morning, could cripple Canadian businesses' U.S. sales if implemented. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Dominic LeBlanc, confirmed that a trade deal had not been finalized, with talks ongoing until the last minute.
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  4. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Dismisses U.S. Economic Measures as Doomed to Fail

    Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the U.S.'s latest economic measures against Iran as doomed to fail, citing the failure of similar past policies. In a series of tweets and statements, Araghchi pointed out that 'the most destructive sanctions in history' (14 years ago), 'maximum pressure' (8 years ago), and 'unconditional surrender' (5 months ago) all failed. He argued that today's 'most crushing economic operation ever' will meet the same fate, stating 'We've seen this movie before.'
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  6. SocietyLocal GovNorth AmericaHealthcare

    Darth Vader Advocates for Flock Cameras at San Diego City Council

    Darth Vader, dressed in costume, attended a San Diego City Council meeting to express support for Flock cameras, claiming 'this is what the emperor needs'. He humorously suggested the cameras would help find 'rebel scum' and even stalk his ex-girlfriend. The man, impersonating Darth Vader, also criticized City Council member Jennifer Campbell for not using Jedi mind tricks to gain public trust.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaSoutheast Asia

    U.S. Deportees Mexican Migrants to Guatemala and Honduras

    The Trump administration has been deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, despite Mexico's willingness to accept its citizens. This practice, which began months ago, aims to deter migration by sending deportees farther from the U.S. border. Mexico has expressed its rejection of this policy, and the Mexican government has confirmed receiving over 2,200 Mexican deportees in transit this year.
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  8. PoliticsNorth America

    Temporary Board Elected for Road Traffic Safety Directorate

    An extraordinary meeting of shareholders elected a temporary board for the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) to ensure the company's uninterrupted operation and management. Girts Ozols was elected as the chairman, with Līga Ermane and Ivars Saliņš serving as members. The temporary board's main task is to manage the company and make decisions for its stable operation until the election of the permanent board.
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  10. BusinessNorth AmericaBudgetTax

    Latvian Parliament Approves 80 Million Euro Aid for airBaltic

    The Latvian Parliament (Saeima) has authorized the government to inject up to 80 million euros into the national airline airBaltic for financial stabilization. This includes converting 50 million euros in bonds and debt into shares, and purchasing additional bonds worth 30 million euros. The law also extends a 30 million euro bridge loan until December 31. airBaltic plans to reduce its fleet and apply cost-saving measures to secure long-term competitiveness.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaWeather

    Russia Attacks Kyiv Again, Killing Dozens and Injuring Many

    Russia launched a wave of rocket and drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and surrounding regions overnight on August 19-20, killing at least 17 people and injuring 42. Residential buildings, warehouses, a children's hospital, and an educational institution were damaged. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko declared a day of mourning. The attack also spread to Romania, where a Russian drone crashed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and demanded that Russia account for its actions.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaEuropean Union

    China Urges South Korea to Maintain Neutrality Amid US-China Tensions

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Seoul, urging South Korea not to take sides between China and the US. He called for 'genuine strategic autonomy', avoiding bloc confrontation, and maintaining relations with both countries without treating them as contradictory. Wang also emphasized the resumption of North-South Korea dialogue and deeper China-South Korea economic cooperation.
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  16. U.S.WarMiddle EastNorth America

    Think Tank Calls for U.S. Military Presence in Caribbean to Counter Cuba Threat

    A report by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), a think tank linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, recommends reestablishing a permanent U.S. military presence in the Caribbean to keep Cuba, considered a threat to national security, under control. The analysis suggests expanding access agreements, overflight rights, and cooperative security locations with trusted partners, rather than building large permanent bases. It also advises increasing economic pressure on Cuba by seeking additional Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations and severing Havana’s ties with countries like Russia and China. The report calls for removing the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) from power and demands elections, reforms, and accountability for past abuses.
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  17. SportsNorth AmericaSoccerBaseball

    Steelers' Mike McCarthy Updates Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey's Injury Status

    Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy provided an injury update on cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey during a press conference. Both players have been making progress in their recovery from injuries that landed them on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp. Ramsey suffered a knee injury during offseason minicamp, while Porter Jr. has been dealing with a back injury. McCarthy did not express long-term concern about either player's availability for the upcoming season.
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