American in Brief
Trump meets Xi, global leaders attend U.N. General Assembly, and Missouri redistricting map rejected by Supreme Court for third time.
Trump Expects Deal With Cuba, Says He Doesn’t Think Military Action Necessary
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said Cuba remains open to dialogue and commercial ties with the United States.
Mired in Economic Troubles, China Can’t Afford Trade War With EU: Analysts
Squeezed by weak demand at home and U.S. tariffs, Beijing needs Europe to absorb its overcapacity, experts say.
UK Police Arrest 5 Near Air Base Used by US on Suspicion of Preparing Terrorist Act
Trump said the men arrested ‘were looking to do big damage to our fort.’
PM Boosts Calls for Global AI Response After US Hack
AI agents being able to hack into U.S. government websites is further proof countries need to work together on safeguards, the prime minister says. Anthony Albanese reiterated calls for an international response after revelations an Open AI agent infiltrated U.S. education and commerce department sites. It also hacked the Securities and Exchange Commission. Open AI […]
Promise of ‘Light at End of the Tunnel’ for Inflation
Rising unemployment, stubbornly high inflation and a looming interest rate hike are piling misery onto Australian consumers, but Labor insists better days are on the horizon. The pinch of optimism comes as mortgage holders brace for the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the official interest rate to a near-15-year high of 4.6 percent on Tuesday, an outcome money markets are treating as largely a foregone conclusion.
Arrests and Flight Delays Follow AFL Grand Final
Clashes between footy fans have prompted dozens of arrests after fights between unruly supporters broke out during and after a nail-biting AFL grand final. Melbourne’s MCG hosted a capacity crowd of 100,023 for the history-making game with fans from across the country descending on the Victorian capital. By Sunday, many interstate visitors were slowly making their way home after Lions supporters celebrated a historic victory and Dockers fans came to terms with the crushing reality their team’s premiership dream was ripped away. More than 40,000 fans descended on the streets of Fremantle on Saturday to watch the game, with clean-up efforts well under way on Sunday afternoon.
Congo Plane Crash Kills 14, Including 2 Senior Military Officials
KINSHASA, Congo—At least 14 people, including two senior military officials, have died in a plane crash in Congo, the military said Friday. The two senior military officials are Lieutenant General Mutombo Katalayi Tiende, head of the military court, and Lieutenant General Bakumi Likulia, auditor general of the armed forces. “In addition to the two general [...]
Bodies of 6 People, Including 4 Americans, Recovered From Collapsed Building in Athens
ATHENS, Greece—Rescuers searching through the rubble of a two-story house that collapsed after an explosion in Athens ’ historic Plaka district recovered six bodies on Saturday, authorities said. Documents and belongings found with four of the victims—two men and two women—indicated they were U.S. citizens, according to Greek state broadcaster ERT and other local media […]
Four People Dead in a Helicopter Crash in Quebec
Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal, according to provincial police. A spokesperson says police were called to the scene around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. They found the crashed aircraft on fire and later discovered the bodies of the four occupants, who were declared dead at the scene. The provincial police have not yet identified the victims nor the cause of the crash. The spokesperson says the helicopter seems to have been a private aircraft. She says the investigation is ongoing and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has sent investigators to the crash site.
Trump Rejects Iran's Latest Peace Proposal
'They want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they're losing so badly,' the president said.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anand Echoes Carney’s WEF Speech on Middle Powers in UN Address
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said in her UN General Assembly address that Canada will pursue greater strategic autonomy and a more active middle-power role, echoing themes Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined at the World Economic Forum earlier this year. “We are facing serious challenges in the global order, but at their core, Canadians and […]
Conservatives Call for Stricter Sentencing After Convicted Child Killer Granted Temporary Release
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for stricter sentencing for people convicted of murder after the Parole Board of Canada authorized a 60-day unescorted temporary absence from prison for convicted child killer Shane Robert Ertmoed. “[Heather Thomas] went missing while riding her bike in front of her dad’s home. 10 years old. And the man who sexually assaulted and murdered her is getting day passes to go free and take cooking classes,” Poilievre said. “We must scrap Liberal laws. And lock up murderers in maximum security penitentiaries until they die.” The Liberal government says legislation it introduced in earlier this year makes bail laws stricter and toughens sentencing laws.
Cory Morgan: The Political Implications of Carney’s Project Approval Bill for Liberals, Tories, and Alberta
Commentary The flagship bill of the Carney government’s fall legislative agenda is the Building Canada Strong Act (C-39). The bill is an omnibus brute coming in at 243 pages. It’s something of an irony that a bill pitched to reduce bureaucracy comes in such a large and convoluted package. The prime minister has an ambitious agenda to fast-track approvals on projects to spur economic growth; thus, C-39 must try to cover many variables. The bill was tabled on Sept. 21 and has already passed first reading. The bill won’t be passed by the time Albertans go to the polls on Oct. 19 to vote on whether or not to start the process to pursue provincial independence. But the debate surrounding the bill could impact the choice of Alberta voters. Lengthy approval processes for Alberta energy infrastructure projects that often proved to be fruitless are a strong irritant and helped foster Western alienation in Canada. If Bill C-39 appears to be able to address the issue, it could cool the political temperature in Alberta. If the bill gets stalled or the government backs down on the proposed approval timelines as the debate continues, it could inflame Albertans further....
John Carpay: Biometric Scanning at Airports Opens the Door Further to Mass Surveillance
Commentary The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has looked into enacting biometric scanning for Canadians on local flights by 2031, though it has indicated that any such decision is up to the elected government. “The Authority in collaboration with Transport Canada and key partners is exploring the feasibility of biometric technology at the security screening checkpoint,” said Anna Maddison, spokesperson for CATSA, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. In its official corporate plan, tabled in the House of Commons on Sept. 16, CATSA said biometric scanners would be used for pre-board screening to “improve efficiency.” The federal cabinet currently has no formal plans for a mandatory national digital identification system, or for a centralized database of Canadians’ personal or biometric information. But nothing stops cabinet from changing its mind, especially with CATSA now laying the foundation and preparing the way....
Canada, Germany Sign Intelligence-Sharing Agreement
Canada and Germany have reached a new agreement governing the exchange of classified information related to defence and security, including intelligence, operational material, and technical data. The agreement was announced on Sept. 25 and signed on the margins of German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s visit to Canada. Public Services and Procurement Canada says the agreement will create more opportunities for Canadian companies to take part in joint contracts involving classified information, including the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The project is an effort by the federal government to strengthen the navy’s underwater capabilities and ensure a sustained presence in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans. Ottawa announced on July 6 that German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems had been selected as the preferred supplier for the project.
Senators Urge Trump to Pull Putin From Miami G20
Fourteen lawmakers said the invitation would legitimize Moscow while the war in Ukraine grinds on.
Health Canada Suspends Licence of Plasma Collection Site in Winnipeg
Grifols voluntarily paused plasma collection at all of its Canadian centers on Aug. 14.
Alberta Again Records Fastest Population Growth in Canada: StatCan
The Prairie province’s population grew by 1.5 percent from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.
Quebec Political Parties to Campaign Ahead of Advance Polls in Provincial Election
Politicians across Quebec are hitting the campaign trail for the 31st day of the provincial election campaign. Advance polls will be open on Sunday and Monday ahead of the Oct. 5 election. Claims of foreign interference dominated the campaign on Friday. Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette said she was concerned Americans were trying to support the sovereigntist Parti Québécois to destabilize Canada. But her rivals were skeptical about the warnings. PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said his party was not contacted by American officials, and that he has not seen proof of interference. Fréchette said she had recently learned about essays published by a U.S.-based think tank that urged Americans to interfere in Canadian politics, prompting her party to contact the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. She said the federal intelligence agency arranged a meeting last Wednesday....
