Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda — including the war in Iran — appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Canada vows to match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as Trump’s 50% taxes come into force
Last-minute negotiations failed to halt the tariffs, which will hit $20 billion of Canadian products
World
independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
US ambassador to Belgium defends controversial academic who scrutinized late Cambridge professor
Nathan Cofnas was suspended from Ghent University in Belgium pending an investigation following the death of Jason Arday.
Politics
politico.com
22.08.2026
Canada to match Trump's tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on $20bn (£14.6bn) worth of goods from Canada, which has vowed to retaliate against its historic ally.
World
news.sky.com
22.08.2026
From Ludwig to Ariana Grande: the week in rave reviews
David Mitchell’s quirky puzzle-maker is back with the low-stakes murder mystery, while the US pop superstar’s Eternal Sunshine tour continues its London residency Continue reading...
Culture
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Is this the end of Harry and Meghan’s American dream?
The Sussexes are returning to the UK with significantly reduced media deals in an industry where fame alone can no longer guarantee successHaving settled in California in the aftermath of their dramat
World
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
U.S. and Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
As the war neared 6 months old, the two sides were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down
New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.
World
bbc.co.uk
22.08.2026
Gaza’s next phase puts Trump, Netanyahu and Hamas on collision course
US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan remains the subject of high-level diplomatic negotiations, as efforts intensify to overcome disagreements over its implementation. Against this backdrop, Tr
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026
Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail
Mark Carney accuses Washington of ‘unfair’ last-minute changes to deal, as US and Canada fail to reach agreement after three-day extension of talksCanadian prime minister Mark Carney has promised to m
World
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
If the Democrats get the majority in Congress, they will investigate the actions of the US administration
Azerbaijan
apa.az
22.08.2026
US imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods after talks fail
Canadian Prime Minister vows retaliatory tariffs "dollar for dollar" following failure to secure a US trade agreement.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
U.S.-sanctioned ICC head warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’
In her first public comments since the sanctions, International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said she was "not surprised" by the move.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Qatar cuts state spending at home and abroad as war shrinks economy
Wealthy Gulf nation has been hard hit by US-Iran conflict over Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
22.08.2026
EU slips further behind US in race for critical minerals
Washington and Beijing are beating Brussels in competition to secure components used in defence and green technologies
Finance
ft.com
22.08.2026
Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion
A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.
World
nbcnews.com
22.08.2026
Nikki Haley Warns Social Security Could 'Go Bankrupt' in 5 Years as US Debt Surges Past $40 Trillion: 'Past a Crisis Situation'
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
22.08.2026
US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department's suspension of immigrant visas.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
In U.S., rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
A new pilot project achieves two purposes: environment cleanup and the recovery of the critical minerals as a valuable byproduct.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
What Does eBay Chief Legal Officer's Sale of 970 Shares Worth Over $100,000 Mean for Investors?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
22.08.2026