Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance
The United States and South Korea have regularly conducted military drills to prepare for potential conflicts with North Korea
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abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office
The leader of Quebec's separatist party says he would delay any independence referendum until Donald Trump is no longer U.S. president
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abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Close Trump aide Natalie Harp lives up to her ‘human printer’ nickname with telling one-word sign-off
Trump’s allies who are hoping to get a message in front of the president will sent it to Natalie Harp to print out, according to a new report
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
ABC sues Trump’s FCC for ‘retaliation’ over Jimmy Kimmel
The lawsuit comes months after Trump's attacks on ABC, including the network’s late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over ‘politically motivated’ license renewals
Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofAfter being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump's North Korea overture triggers fears for US alliances
In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving towards Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened.
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dw.com
18.08.2026
Don’t like Trump’s ballroom? Then you’re disloyal to the country, president says
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?
The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ show Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed
After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, to discuss North Korea and bilateral and global issues.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tzar warns
Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Oman
Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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time.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s approval rating falls to the lowest of his presidency, new poll finds
Just 33 percent of respondents said they approved of Donald Trump’s performance in the White House
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
The United States and North Korea could be edging back toward direct communication, while creating separation with South Korea by cutting down on joint military exercises. US President Donald Trump an
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france24.com
18.08.2026
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrenderBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen again after the two-month window t
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
The U.S. president called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Where’s Melania? As Trump aide Natalie Harp never seems to leave president’s side, first lady is rarely seen
The first lady, who reportedly spends time in Florida and New York, has not been seen publicly in nearly a month, according to reports
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Experts say the business collaboration runs counter to the Trump administration's stance toward Chinese tech companies.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026