MONTREAL, Canada — Quebec’s long-running independence movement is facing an unexpected obstacle ahead of the province’s next election: U.S. President Donald Trump. As tariffs hit key industries and threats to make Canada the 51st state fuel anxiety, support for Quebec sovereignty has fallen to about 30%, its lowest level in decades, prompting the separatist Parti Quebecois to rule out a third independence referendum while Trump remains in the White House.
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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree Roadmap for Peace Talks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and an M23-led rebel alliance have agreed on a roadmap outlining steps and timelines for negotiations, even as fighting continues in the country’s east.
Zelenskyy Says Wartime Elections Could Destroy Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for wartime elections, warning that a vote during the ongoing war with Russia could divide Ukraine while his government confronts new security and funding challenges.
Tokyo Earthquake: Magnitude 5.9 Shakes Kanto
TOKYO, Japan — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and the wider eastern Kanto region and prompting authorities to assess possible damage and injuries. The earthquake, which occurred at 2 a.m. at an estimated depth of 70 kilometers, did not trigger a tsunami, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Canada to Retaliate With US Tariffs After Talks Collapse
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 8 after trade negotiations with the United States broke down, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday. The Canadian government is preparing measures it says will respond to Washington’s planned tariffs while protecting Canadian workers and businesses.
US Iran War Casualties Top 770 as Conflict Enters Sixth Month
Washington, US — US military casualties in the Iran conflict have risen to 774 service members killed or wounded, according to Pentagon casualty figures reported by The Washington Post, as the conflict enters its sixth month.