Tuesday, August 25, 2026

World

August 25, 2026

Tetra Tech to pay $57 million over falsifying soil test results at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard

The complaint further alleged that Tetra Tech intentionally manipulated scan results in its database, falsely representing scans taken at different locations.

Tetra Tech EC Inc
August 24, 2026

Canada announces recruitment of nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists from Nigeria, other nations

The categories of skilled people need to meet Canada’s growing economic needs and emerging industries.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
August 24, 2026

India ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‌‌‍‍‌targets $44 billion space economy by 2033

Mr Shekhawat said the sector’s growth should not be measured solely by economic value.

Indian flag
August 24, 2026

Trump govt proposes fresh H-1B visa fee hike to more than $100,000

Trump’s administration has proposed a $103,265 fee for new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.

Trump, H-1B visa
August 24, 2026

Xi seeks deeper China-Jordan development cooperation

Mr Xi Jinping called for deeper cooperation between both countries across traditional and emerging sectors.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Chinese President Xi Jinping
August 24, 2026

Oil prices fall ahead of fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran

Brent crude futures fell $1.16, or 1.23 per cent, to $93.23 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined $1.55, or 1.78 per cent, to $85.51 a barrel.

Oil Barrels
August 24, 2026

Washington Post ordered to rehire fired columnist

In her decision, Ms Espinosa also ordered The Post to pay Ms Attiah the backlog of salaries since her termination in September 2025.

Karen Attiah
August 24, 2026

Ukraine wants peace but won’t simply surrender to Russia:  Zelenskiy

Mr Zelenskiy vowed to find a solution to what he called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “ballistic terror”.

Volodymyr Zelensky
August 24, 2026

Ukraine ‌embassy unveils exhibition on independence, culture

“None of these pieces can be taken away by force. The map carries deep symbolism amid Russia’s aggression,” Ukraine said.

August 23, 2026

Liverpool snatch late 2-2 against Newcastle United in EPL opener

Anthony Elanga took the lead for the Magpies in just five minutes into the game off a brilliant assist from Willam Osula.

Liverpool and Newcastle.