30K power banks recalled in Canada due to fire hazard
Health Canada has recalled 30,000 XO Poppy 5000 mAh MagSafe power banks sold at Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls due to fire hazards, urging consumers to stop using the devices…
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Champagne Sees India as Key to Diversifying Canadian Economy Amid US Trade War
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne expressed optimism about deepening ties with India during a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as Ottawa seeks…
Actor: Chemist Warehouse Action: plans Object: 26 new NZ stores Chemist Warehouse plans 26 new NZ stores
Chemist Warehouse’s international segment delivered A$421.4 million in revenue for FY26, a 33% year-on-year increase, contributing A$55.8m to normalised earnings before interest…
Mexican Peso Eases Against Dollar
The Mexican peso weakened slightly against the U.S. dollar on August 27, 2026, trading at 16.97 pesos per dollar, according to Banco de México.
Australia’s Solar Sharer Scheme Offers Free Power But May Raise Overall Bills
A newly launched Australian government energy scheme offers households three hours of free electricity daily to utilize surplus daytime solar power.
FAA Moves to Fire 2 Controllers Who Left Early Before Fatal LaGuardia Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration is moving to fire two air traffic controllers who left their LaGuardia Airport shifts early on March 22, 2026, just before a fatal runway…
Chery South Africa invites public to name new plug-in hybrid bakkie
Chery South Africa has launched a nationwide public campaign inviting citizens to submit an original name for its upcoming plug-in hybrid bakkie ahead of its planned local market…
Japan, Ethiopia Partner on 3-Year Urban Planning Project
Japan and Ethiopia signed a 36-month technical cooperation project on August 19, aimed at strengthening urban planning in secondary cities to ease the population concentration in…
FTSE 100 Snaps Winning Streak as Healthcare and Energy Shares Weigh
London’s FTSE 100 edged down 0.07% to 10,878.12 points on Wednesday, August 26, snapping a six-session winning streak.
Japan Considers Tax Incentives to Boost Retail Government Bond Buying
Japan is considering tax incentives, including inheritance tax breaks and inclusion in NISA accounts, to encourage retail investors to buy government bonds.
Mario Draghi and Patrick Collison Launch Rhine Group to Boost EU Competitiveness
Former European Central Bank President and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has joined forces with Stripe co-founder and CEO Patrick Collison to launch the Rhine Group, a new…
Australia Business Investment Falls 3.6% in Q2 on Data Centre Slump
Australian business investment dropped 3.6% in the June quarter to an inflation-adjusted A$50.95 billion ($36.58 billion), missing market forecasts as a record rush into data…