Tropical Storm Moke is expected to pass south of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to islands still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Forecasters warned of possible life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island.
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The United States imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods after last-minute talks failed. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations and said Canada will respond “dollar for dollar.”
Ukrainian officials said a two-wave Russian drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping centre killed at least 15 people and injured 130. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the second strike targeted emergency workers and urged greater international pressure on Russia.
Several people were injured in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, and one man was arrested. Authorities said police were searching the school, nearby schools were locked down and there was no current danger to the public.
The UK Met Office says a developing Pacific El Niño could be unprecedented in modern records, with sea surface temperatures forecast to exceed 3C above average. Forecasters warn it will raise risks of drought, flooding, storms and global heat, making 2027 very likely to become the hottest year on record.
The State Department has designated American citizen and Myanmar scholar Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China after his June 3 arrest in Yunnan province. Beijing rejected the claim, saying he is suspected of endangering national security.
Iran says it has finalized a preferential trade agreement with Oman as Washington prepares a wider economic campaign against Tehran. U.S. officials say allies and rivals will be pressed to join sanctions efforts, while Iran is urging regional partners to expand trade and reduce reliance on the dollar.
The Panama Canal Authority will cut daily ship transits to 32 by Sept. 15 as El Niño threatens lower water levels. Officials said the limits are needed to conserve water and maintain reliable operations on the key global trade route.