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According to a UNICEF report published recently, about 20 million children in 21 developing countries and Eastern Europe are exposed to the crime of online sexual abuse and exploitation each year through social networking websites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. More than 60 percent of this crime is committed through social networking sites; however, less than one percent of these crimes are brought before law enforcement agencies for various reasons including stigma, fear, and non-existent support system. Mental health consequences include increased risk of self-harm and suicide attempts. This report comes at a time when Meta has been found guilty of a staggering $18 billion fine.
Nine days after a devastating flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal, search teams successfully rescued two trapped workers alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant tunnel. With over 1,300 people killed and thousands still missing across Nepal and Tibet, the rescue of the two men—who reported that others remain alive inside—has renewed hope for ongoing international and local search operations targeting hundreds of missing tunnel workers.
A Vancouver Police Department constable, and also the CEO of KidsPlay Youth Foundation, Kal Dosanjh has been arrested and charged with stealing and defrauding 19 people of about $3 million since 2017 through schemes related to property development, and using the money belonging to his youth organization for fraudulent purposes. He has been put on an unpaid leave pending the completion of the investigations as there is a suspicion of more victims.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv to revive diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. While both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed cautious optimism about a potential breakthrough, intense military strikes persist—including a recent Russian attack on Ukraine's SBU security headquarters in Kyiv—highlighting ongoing tensions and doubts over Russia's commitment to peace.
The Israeli army totally destroyed all twelve houses, as well as any other necessary infrastructure, in the West Bank village of Khirbet al-Tabban, rendering about seventy Palestinians homeless. The destruction of the buildings was done based on the claim that the structures were not permitted, which is practically impossible for the Palestinians in the Area C region to get permission for, after a court ruling that the displacing of people was legal in the military training areas. Even though they lost everything, the villagers decided not to move away from there.
Elementary and high school students across at least 10 Indian states are staging strikes and protests over crumbling infrastructure, lack of basic amenities (like water and electricity), single-teacher classrooms, and substandard midday meals in government-run schools. Sparked by a broader youth-led reform movement that previously forced the Indian Education Minister's resignation, this "Gen Alpha" wave sees young pupils demanding basic rights under the Right to Education Act. The movement highlights systemic neglect in rural public education and poses a growing political challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government ahead of future elections.
The US State Department has publicly rejected calls from Israeli ministers Israel Katz and Itamar Ben-Gvir to expel Palestinians from Gaza, reiterating that President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan forbids forced displacement. Despite Israel and Hamas signing a ceasefire framework last year, Israel continues to bombard Gaza and demands full demilitarization before withdrawing or allowing reconstruction. Israeli officials insist forced "emigration" is the only solution, further stalling peace negotiations despite US efforts to enforce a voluntary, peaceful resolution.
US diesel and gasoline prices have hit record highs—reaching $5.85 and $4.14 per gallon respectively—due to ongoing conflict with Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite claims from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance that the US military has secured the waterway and restored oil traffic, continued attacks and rising energy costs are increasing transportation expenses and burdening consumers just ahead of the US midterm elections.
The US economy unexpectedly gained 162,000 jobs in August 2026, driven mainly by school and food service hiring, despite losses in the information and finance sectors. Although the strong job growth increased expectations that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates, stock markets fell after President Donald Trump demanded rate cuts and threatened new trade tariffs. Meanwhile, Canada's economy lost 41,700 jobs due to ongoing trade tensions, population declines, and international conflicts.
Burnaby RCMP issued a 16-year-old e-dirt biker nearly $1,000 in fines for driving without consideration and fleeing from police. On Friday, August 28, a Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services officer observed an e-dirt biker doing wheelies and travelling over the speed limit on Government Road in North Burnaby. The officer attempted to pull the biker over; however, they immediately cut into oncoming traffic, ran a stop sign, and fled the area. Conscious of public safety, the officer did not follow the biker. Approximately 25 minutes later, the e-dirt biker returned to the area. This time his attempted flight was cut short. The rider was a 16-year-old boy. The boy’s father was contacted and attended the scene. The boy was issued a violation ticket for several Motor Vehicle Act infractions including failing to stop for police and driving without consideration. In total, the decisions made that day will cost the youth $938. When a person with unpaid tickets applies for a driver's licence, they will be denied until all fines are paid in full. In this case, the youth will likely have his class 7 driver’s licence suspended. “E-dirt bikes are not permitted on our roads, no matter your age,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj with the Burnaby RCMP. “Having your licence suspended and paying a fine is a much better outcome than the potential consequences police have recently seen at collisions involving these types of vehicles.”
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