RNN August 18th 2026
Strait of Hormuz Tensions: President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its proposed deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, opposing joint Iranian-Omani oversight of the passage.
U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations: Washington and Ottawa are holding last-minute talks ahead of a Wednesday deadline to avert proposed 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports.
Meta Youth Social Media Trial: A federal court trial in California opened against Meta Platforms, with dozens of state attorneys general seeking financial damages over claims its platforms…
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