US country music legend Dolly Parton dies, aged 80
Dolly Parton was one of the rare celebrities that transcended divides in the United States. The country music legend and actress died, aged 80, on August 25.
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
America’s Anti-ISIS Ally Makes One Final Sacrifice for Syria
After helping destroy ISIS, Syria’s Kurds are giving up the army that protected them, betting their future on a former jihadist.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
The impact of the trade war between the U.S. and Canada
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democractic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
Politics
npr.org
26.08.2026
Canada to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs. And, remembering music legend Dolly Parton
Canada has announced it plans to hit the U.S. with countertariffs that mirror its actions "dollar for dollar." And, remembering the legacy of country star and icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80.
World
npr.org
26.08.2026
US proposes expanding UN Sudan arms embargo to entire country
The United States urged the UN Security Council on Monday to expand an arms embargo on the Sudanese region of Darfur to cover all of Sudan, saying the nation's brutal conflict risks regional expansion
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy
Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country's people unable to keep pace with rising prices.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
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
US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Colorado
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed after an unplanned landing in Colorado.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran, Oman edge toward Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran demands U.S. lift blockade
The two nations, which lie on opposite sides of the vital, narrow waterway, discussed a proposal to temporarily reopen it and clear mines.
World
cbsnews.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