Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter's business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his companies.

Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, the Sunday Telegraph reported

People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.

Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/23/2026 - 11:13 Attack appears to be the latest escalation after London allowed Washington to use British bases in 'defensive operations' against Iran Members of the US Air Force prepare munitions at RAF Fairford in south-west England, 10 March 2026 (Henry Nicholls/AFP) Off Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, the Sunday Telegraph reported

Provincial premiers have joined Canadas Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back after US President imposed tariffs.

Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday delivered a nationally televised address to outline Canada's position following the breakdown of trade talks with the United States, announcing that Ottawa's "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs against $20 billion worth of American goods would take effect on September 8.

Canada suspends trade talks with US, Carney says

The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.

Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

The scrutiny raised questions about what could happen to Walter's Carvana position if fallout from the investigation pressures him to raise cash.

The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.

By the time Bernie Sanders ran for President, in 2015, I was financially secure

US lawmaker calls for action against settler violence in the West Bank Amid escalating Israeli settler violence, US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on the Trump administration to pressure Israel intoprotecting Palestinians in theoccupied West Bank

UAE issues rare denial of 'imperial ambitions' in Africa Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 08/17/2026 - 18:53 Expert says UAE's denial contains 'flawed logic', as it bolsters militias and scoops up key assets in Africa This handout picture, released by the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 30 October 2025, shows RSF members reportedly detaining a fighter known as Abu Lulu (L) in El-Fasher, in war-torn Sudans western Darfur region (RSF/AFP) Off The UAE has pushed back against a Financial Times (FT) article charting the Gulf states growing military and economic footprint in Africa

Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is set to make his first state visit to China this month, a trip that comes as the two countries mark a decade of their comprehensive strategic partnership and seek to turn growing trade ties into broader cooperation.

Thirteen years after Rabaa massacre, families urge Egypt to free political prisoners Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 08/15/2026 - 11:05 On 14 August 2013,Egyptianforces under Abdel Fattah el-Sisi killed at least 900 pro-democracy protesters Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, eastern France, on 17 June 2026 (AFP) Off The Families of Egyptian Detainees Association (Feda) on Friday called on the Egyptian government to release political prisoners on the 13th anniversary of the Rabaa massacre

The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.

The government of Delcy Rodriguez held its first talks with part of Venezuela's opposition

Cook Islands caretaker Prime Minister Mark Brown's Cook Islands Party (CIP) secured a fifth consecutive election victory, allowing it to remain in government after defeating the opposition Cook Islands United Party in Wednesday's parliamentary election.

Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.

Venture capital founder Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger acquire Mark Walter's stake in Los Angeles Lakers at valuation of more than $12 billion.

Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, a spokesperson said.

August 6 and 9 mark the 81st anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.'

As a Canadian faces espionage charges in Belgium, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada has been 'involved from the start,' adding, 'draw your own conclusions.'

Clashes near Sheraro mark one of the most serious threats yet to the fragile 2022 Pretoria peace deal.

For investors anxious to hear more about Meta's plans to make money from its big AI spending, Mark Zuckerberg said there's a trade-off.

Footage shows tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathing in Indias Ganga and Saryu rivers to mark Guru Purnima.

Thousands rally in Tunis calling for 'fall of the regime' five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.