Massive wildfires continue to burn across several provinces in Canada, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The fires, fueled by hot and dry conditions, have consumed vast swaths of forest and prompted air quality warnings extending far into the United States. New York City and other major American metropolitan areas have experienced hazy sk

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced another interest rate hike, its fifth consecutive increase, as it struggles to bring soaring inflation under control. The decision, which raises the main refinancing rate to its highest level in over a decade, was widely expected by economists. ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that the bank remains "f

Top officials from the United States and China met in a series of high-level economic talks aimed at de-escalating trade tensions. The discussions, held in Beijing, focused on a range of issues including tariffs, intellectual property rights, and supply chain stability. Both sides described the dialogue as "candid and constructive," though no major

Kyiv's forces continue to press their counter-offensive in the southern and eastern regions, reporting slow but steady gains. Ukrainian officials claim significant success in pushing back Russian lines near Zaporizhzhia and Bakhmut. The fighting remains intense, with both sides reporting heavy casualties. International observers note that while the