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Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘economic terrorism’ after he vows to crush it with sanctions

Over 750 members of the US military have been injured since the Iran war began

World independent.co.uk 21.08.2026

US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage

The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea

World abcnews.com 21.08.2026

US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage

The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea

World independent.co.uk 21.08.2026

Kim Jong Un’s sister mocks South Korea as U.S. ‘puppet’ over drill cutback

Kim Yo Jong drew attention to Seoul's inability to protest even as U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed the two countries' joint military drills.

World japantimes.co.jp 21.08.2026

Middle East live: Hormuz shipping traffic falls as Iran-US talks stall

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Thursday, with just seven commodity vessels crossing the vital waterway, as heightened security risks and stalled US-Iran peace talks dete

World france24.com 21.08.2026

US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign

The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and gro

World france24.com 21.08.2026

US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials

An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.

World bbc.co.uk 21.08.2026

Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.

World aljazeera.com 21.08.2026

China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up

The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological arms-race. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer i

World nbcnews.com 21.08.2026

US places sanctions on 10 people over alleged Hezbollah cash-smuggling ring

Courier network carried millions of dollars in cash to Lebanon on commercial flights, treasury department saysThe US treasury department announced sanctions on Thursday against 10 people it says forme

World theguardian.com 20.08.2026

US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction

US economic restrictions have strained the island's already fragile economy, prompting blackouts and medical shortages.

World aljazeera.com 20.08.2026

Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy

The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

World bbc.co.uk 20.08.2026

First group of US deportees, out of an expected 1,200, arrive in Liberia

Liberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.

World aljazeera.com 20.08.2026

First group of Trump’s third-country deportees arrive in Liberia from US

The Liberia-U.S. deal is expected to mark some of the largest third-country deportations resulting from the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration

World independent.co.uk 20.08.2026

The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion

The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spendi

World independent.co.uk 20.08.2026

New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln

US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.

World euronews.com 20.08.2026

US man sentenced to 77 years for child sexual abuse charges tied to online extremist group

Kyle Spitze of Tennessee faced federal charges for targeting girls online as part of ‘764 network’ investigated by FBIA 27-year-old Tennessee man described by the US justice department as a “nihilisti

World theguardian.com 20.08.2026

Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?

The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.

World aljazeera.com 20.08.2026

‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending

The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP plannedYou could pin the US’s staggering $40tn in government debt to Donald Trump’s Keystone Cops-styl

World theguardian.com 20.08.2026

Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm

Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from UnescoThe Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas extraction across the US is set to bri

World theguardian.com 20.08.2026