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Latest News Today Live Updates: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump, calling him a "bully", "dictator" and "loser" as tensions over tariffs and stalled Canada-US trade talks intensify. Trump has warned Canada of "far worse" consequences, while Ford said he was ready for the confrontation.
The US Supreme Court meanwhile has handed Trump a temporary victory on mail-in voting restrictions, allowing parts of his executive order to move forward while leaving its ultimate legality unresolved.
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is not ruling out military strikes against Iran or in the Strait of Hormuz as the US increases economic pressure on Tehran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also launched "Operation Economic Outcast" to target Iran's financial lifelines.
In India's Rajasthan's, at least 27 children fell ill after allegedly consuming a mid-day meal at a government school in Kota. Officials said the children experienced symptoms including vomiting, dizziness and headaches, while a probe into the food quality has been launched.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to brief him on the state's flood damage. The Centre assured Assam of support for relief, rehabilitation and restoration efforts.
Days after a Bihar school meal incident made headlines, another mid-day meal scare has emerged in Rajasthan. At least 27 children in Kota complained of vomiting, dizziness and headaches after eating at a government school.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 24), calling him a "bully", "dictator" and "loser" as tensions between Canada and the United States intensified over tariffs and stalled trade talks.
Ford's comments came after Trump described Ford as the "less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of the late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.
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The US Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 24)gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, allowing key parts of his executive order to move forward while the broader legal battle continues.
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