Dark boreal forests of Canada absorb enough heat to cancel up to a 5th of their climate benefit, scientists warn
Dense evergreen plantations in Canada's boreal forest absorb so much winter sunlight that the resulting surface warming can offset 6% to 20% of the climate benefit they are credited with. Canada's cur
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary Sets Netflix Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Ava DuVernay’s new documentary “14th” is set to premiere globally on Netflix on Dec. 4, following a theatrical release in select U.S. and U.K. theaters beginning Nov. 27. As previously announced, “14t
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
Russia Warns West Against New Arms Race
In 2025, Putin and China's Xi Jinping had already called the U.S.'s proposed Golden Dome shield a "threat to strategic stability."
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Georgia has increased the cost of importing fuel and lubricants from Azerbaijan by 27%
In January-July of this year, Georgia imported fuel and lubricants worth 234.2 million US dollars from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Georgia has increased the export of car spare parts to Azerbaijan by 63%
In January-July of this year, Georgia exported 103.1 tons of car spare parts and accessories worth 1.6 million US dollars to Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Meghan and Harry plan return to the U.K. after six years in the U.S.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are planning their move back to the United Kingdom after spending years in California. Ramy Inocencio has more.
World
cbsnews.com
20.08.2026
Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after they stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to the US, a source close to the couple said. The sur
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
De-alc business Strategic Beverage Services acquires BevZero US assets
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Since the beginning of the year, more than 954 kg of fish roe has been exported from Azerbaijan to 12 countries
During 7 months of this year (January-July), 954.2 kg of fish roe was exported to 12 countries, including the USA, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Italy.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Trump threatens to crush Iran with ‘Economic D Day’ - but he is running out of cards to play
The US president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
The person who robbed 6 cars and two markets was detained in Absheron
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Azerbaijan reduced the import of cars from Georgia by 38%
In January-July of this year, Georgia exported 3 thousand 153 cars worth 105.6 million US dollars to Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Investors cut bets on US and UK rate rises
Weaker economic data has changed expectations despite a rally in oil prices
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
US long-term bonds slide as Bessent intervention fails to soothe investors
Yield on 30-year Treasuries rises despite move to ‘at least double’ purchases of securities
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
Alarms blare in South Korea during annual air raid defence drill
South Korea has held a nationwide drill simulating an air raid to coincide with joint military exercises with the US.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
3 Stocks That Win If the US-Canada Tariff Pause Becomes a Deal
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Woman Trains To Complete Ultra Marathon, One Tree Branch Changes It All
"The absurdity of the whole thing still makes me laugh," Elissa Simpson told Newsweek after her race was derailed by a branch.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026