Kyrgyzstan, U.S. discuss expanding trade, economic, and investment ties
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.08.2026
Burnham defends past remarks about Trump after branding US politics ‘poisonous’
Burnham believes he will find ‘common ground’ with Trump despite his previous comments about the US president
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
World
bbc.co.uk
26.08.2026
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. She will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews for the seat formerly held by her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Politics
npr.org
26.08.2026
Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell loses 'frivolous' bid to overturn US conviction
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fuelled years of scrutiny and conspiracy t
World
euronews.com
26.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran insists Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite ‘understanding’ with Oman
Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Federer rolls back years to beat Roddick in US Open exhibition
Roger Federer made a triumphant return to the US Open court with a pair of exhibition victories in front of an adoring Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd in New York on Tuesday.
Sport
skysports.com
26.08.2026
Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections
The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse supportersRepublican senator Dan S Sullivan will be jo
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Bessent’s bond intervention puts US Treasury on collision course with Fed
Increased purchases of debt threaten to undermine central bank chief Kevin Warsh’s bid to tame inflation
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Who Is Philan-Tam-Duy Le? Suspect Charged After Guillotine Seized in DC
A Southern California man was arrested after a guillotine was found in his truck near the U.S. Capitol, police said.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Sean McVay Opens Up on Myles Garrett's Extended Absence From Rams Practice
Rams coach Sean McVay addressed Myles Garrett's extended absence from practice, with the season opener now just weeks away.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran’s trade partners
Iraq, which has more than $100 billion in reserves held in the U.S., is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Honda eyes U.S. to build newest factory, top executive says
The carmaker is seeking to expand its lineup of gas-electric hybrids models from 2030.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigrationAll US immigrant visa applications have been paused by the Trump administration as the
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
US Minister of Land Forces Intends to Resign
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
Deloitte to pay US administration $21.5mn to settle ‘discriminatory’ practices probe
Firm one of several professional services businesses targeted by the American Alliance for Equal Rights
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on billions in U.S. imports
A deepening trade war between the U.S. and Canada is once again driving up the cost of goods crossing the northern border. After the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian products
World
cbsnews.com
26.08.2026
Could we protect all western US communities from wildfires and facilitate restoring fire to wildlands within a decade?
In a new study in Environmental Research: Ecology, I analyzed how fires were able to burn into communities and how fire-resistant land uses could be combined with fuel treatments to reduce fires burni
Science
phys.org
26.08.2026
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026