Canada retaliatory tariffs on US goods will begin September 8 after Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada took effect. As Canada-US trade talks collapse, Mark Carney has promised a dollar-for-dollar response to protect Canadian industries and workers. Canada-US trade talks collapse Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will impose retaliator

Raising money for someone else on GoFundMe is common during medical emergencies and family crises. Organizers should clearly identify the beneficiary, explain where donations will go, preserve transfer records and understand when crowdfunding can create US tax questions. Can you create a GoFundMe for someone else? Yes. GoFundMe allows an organizer to raise money on behalf of another person and

Family members in India can send money for a relative's medical treatment in the US under RBI rules. Medical remittances have specific LRS provisions, documentation requirements and 2026 TCS rules, while very large transfers may also create US reporting obligations. Can family in India pay US medical expenses? Yes. A resident individual in India can remit money abroad for medic

Medical crowdfunding money is not automatically taxable in the US. Genuine donations made from generosity, with nothing expected in return, may be treated as gifts. But tax treatment can change based on who contributes, why funds are raised and whether goods or services are provided. Is medical fundraiser money considered taxable income? Money raised through a medical crowdfunding campaign is

Are GoFundMe donations tax-deductible in the United States? Personal fundraiser donations generally do not qualify, while donations to eligible nonprofit campaigns may. New 2026 federal rules also provide a limited deduction for certain cash gifts to qualified charities. Are personal GoFundMe donations tax-deductible? In most cases, donations to personal GoFundMe campaigns are not tax-d

GoFundMe donations tax rules can be confusing for NRIs supporting friends or relatives in the United States. Personal fundraiser contributions are generally not charitable deductions, while genuine gifts may have different income and gift-tax treatment. Are GoFundMe donations tax-deductible? Giving money through GoFundMe does not automatically create a U.S. tax deduction.

The US Canada tariff crisis entered a sharper phase after negotiations in Washington ended without an agreement, clearing the way for 50% US tariffs on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. Canada responded by suspending negotiations and preparing matching retaliatory measures as the tariff impact threatens to deepen tensions between the neighboring economies. Canada retaliation follows collapse in negotiations

Official Pentagon data for FY2025 shows a further US military assault decline, with estimated unwanted sexual contact falling among active-duty women and men. The 2025 survey also found a higher reporting rate, while total sexual assault reports declined from recent years. Pentagon data The FY2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military found that estimated unwanted sexual contact fell

US-Iran tensions, a deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine, security concerns in Meghalaya and a new international notice linked to the Sambhal violence case. Officials have issued fresh statements as military, diplomatic and law-enforcement developments unfold. Trump Hormuz remarks sharpen US-Iran tensions US President Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory”

US authorities have charged a 35-year-old Albany woman over an alleged ISIS-inspired plot targeting the New York State Capitol. The Justice Department says Jessica Bowie intended to use an explosive device against the building, kill public officials and later travel to Syria. She is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Jessica Bowie ISIS plot charge Jessica Bowie, 35, made her

India Poland ties are gaining momentum as Warsaw backs New Delhi’s fight against terrorism while acknowledging India’s historic relationship with Russia. Defence cooperation, technology, trade and the India-EU FTA are emerging as key areas in the expanding strategic partnership. Poland terror support strengthens India ties Poland has vo

The US debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, putting renewed focus on federal deficits, higher interest costs and Treasury yields. The milestone does not mean an immediate debt crisis, but it highlights how rapidly Washington’s borrowing burden is growing. Why US debt keeps rising The United States’ gross national debt reach

AI agent security is entering a tougher phase as companies move from experiments to production. Surveys now point to widespread agent breaches, access risk and data exposure, while researchers and AI developers have documented cases in which autonomous systems ignored instructions or crossed intended boundaries. Agent breaches expose enterprise risk Research associated with the Cloud Security A

The Natalie Harp Trump row has intensified after Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff publicly targeted President Donald Trump’s close working relationship with his executive assistant. The remarks triggered an unusually aggressive White House response and renewed attention on Harp’s access, personal letters and role inside Trump’s circle. Ossoff remarks put Natalie Harp in spotlight Democratic Sen

The AI chip cloud loophole has become a major challenge for US export policy after officials accused Moonshot AI of accessing restricted Nvidia GB300 systems outside China. Kimi K3’s strong performance has intensified debate over remote chip access, export controls and the Remote Access Security Act. AI chip cloud loophole US semiconductor restrictions were largely built around controlling ex

A US Antarctic C17 mission turned back to New Zealand after a Russia alert prompted aviation authorities to warn of potentially hazardous activity over the Southern Ocean. The C17 return disrupted a WINFLY mission to McMurdo Station while New Zealand established a temporary NZ danger area. Russia alert triggers C-17 return A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flying from Christchurch to Antarcti

President Donald Trump has renewed his US Hormuz control claim, saying Washington has “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz as more oil tankers move through the strategic waterway. Shipping remains well below normal levels, however, while Iran continues to dispute American claims of control. Trump Hormuz claim Trump told reporters on Wednesday that a large number of vessels had recentl

US ICC sanctions have intensified Washington's dispute with the International Criminal Court. The Trump administration has designated ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating the ICC jurisdiction row and its campaign over national sovereignty. US ICC sanctions The United States announced sanctions against two senior International Criminal Court officials on

China’s commercial space sector has reached a major milestone with the Zhuque-3 landing. LandSpace successfully recovered the reusable rocket’s first stage, strengthening China’s rocket ambitions and its challenge to SpaceX as booster reuse becomes central to cheaper satellite launches. Zhuque-3 landing Chinese startup LandSpace successfully recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocke

President Donald Trump has announced a three-day Trump Canada tariff pause, delaying new 50% duties on Canadian goods after saying Washington and Ottawa have a deal pending final documents. The Canada trade deal follows intense Carney talks and renewed discussion about a Keystone revival. Trump Canada tariff pause US President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday, August 18, that planned 50% tar