Ukrainian rower Liudmyla Luzan becomes the 2025 world champion in Milan in the 500-meter canoe single event. This is her sixth World Championship gold and second at the current mundial.
Canada and the US have agreed to resume duty-free trade for 85% of goods. This decision sets an effective tariff rate of 5.6% for Canadian goods in the US.
US President Donald Trump expressed a desire to keep the World Cup trophy, which FIFA head Gianni Infantino brought to the White House. Infantino also presented Trump with the first ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
Ukrainian rowers Liudmyla Luzan and Iryna Fedoriv won Ukraine's first gold medal at the World Canoe Sprint Championships. The 2025 World Canoe Sprint Championships are taking place in Milan, Italy.
Pro-government Russian political scientist Sergei Markov was recognized as a "foreign agent". The likely reason is his statement about Russia's responsibility for shooting down an Azerbaijani plane on December 25, 2024.
The global IPC system has confirmed signs of famine in Gaza, where over 514,000 people are suffering from critical food shortages. By the end of September, this figure could rise to 641,000 people, despite Israel's denials.
The US has narrowed access to information regarding negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, prohibiting the sharing of full intelligence with its "Five Eyes" allies. This decision has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of cooperation and national interests.
Actor Mark Hamill considered moving to London or Ireland after Donald Trump's re-election as US president. His wife convinced him to stay in the country, noting that he should not let Trump drive him out of his own country.
Canada's Foreign Minister met with the President of Finland. The parties discussed economic cooperation, security in the Arctic, and support for Ukraine.
Representatives of the "coalition of the willing" discussed security guarantees for Ukraine. Leaders reaffirmed the need for continued support for Ukraine in the war with Russia.
Air Canada is gradually resuming flights after the decision of the Canada Industrial Relations Board. More than 10,000 flight attendants returned to work by August 17.
Daria Rusanenko became the vice-champion of the World Games in Chengdu, setting a world record in squat — 285. 5 kg. Another Ukrainian, Valentyna Zahoruiko, took fifth place.
South Korea's construction sector has been recognized as the most dangerous among OECD countries with a rate of 1. 6 deaths per 10,000 workers. This is twice the OECD average.
Ukrainian servicemen took part in the "Warriors' Day Parade" in Toronto, Canada. This is one of the oldest military parades in Canada, where Ukraine participates for the second year in a row.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highly praised US President Donald Trump's actions to end the war in Ukraine. He also announced increased support for Kyiv and cooperation with Zelenskyy.
Over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants declared a strike after failed negotiations. The airline halted flights, affecting 130,000 customers daily.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the start of construction of a new settlement, which is intended to divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem. This step, he said, will block the creation of a Palestinian state.
The Israeli government has begun construction of 3,401 homes in the E1 area of the West Bank, which, according to the finance minister, "will bury the idea of a Palestinian state. " This move has drawn sharp criticism from the Palestinian Authority and concern from Western allies.
Latvia joins the NATO PURL mechanism, allocating at least 2 million euros for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine. This initiative provides for the centralized procurement of critically needed weapons, in particular air defense systems.
The EU and over 24 countries are calling on Israel to urgently allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The humanitarian situation in the region has reached a critical level, with 2.4 million residents at risk of starvation.
Ukraine has become one of the first countries in the world where Starlink Direct to Cell technology has started working, allowing direct satellite communication without additional equipment. This technology will allow Ukrainians to stay connected via SMS even without mobile network coverage.
The Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada discussed support for Ukraine and efforts to end Russian aggression. They welcomed Trump's initiatives, emphasizing that peace must be achieved in cooperation with Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney. The leaders discussed Russia's intentions and agreed that solutions without effective security guarantees are impossible.
Australia plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. This decision was made after receiving commitments from the Palestinian Authority regarding demilitarization and recognition of Israel.
Canada is lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $47. 60 per barrel. This decision increases economic pressure on Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
A new memorandum allows the Pentagon to redirect weapons intended for Ukraine back to US stockpiles. This could lead to billions of dollars previously allocated for Ukraine being reallocated to replenish depleted US stockpiles.
In British Columbia, a bird dropped a fish onto a power line, causing a short circuit and igniting dry grass. The fire, measuring 60 by 90 meters, was quickly extinguished.
New tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have come into force, raising the average US tariff rate to 15. 2%. This is the highest figure since World War II, posing a new challenge for the global economy.
First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with the Rector of Kobe Gakuin University in Japan. The institution joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, becoming the first participant from Japan in this initiative.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
