China eases limits on Nvidia H200 chips as AI race escalates
Beijing permits small shipments to help leading tech groups in drive to catch up with US rivals
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump's looming trade fight
President Donald Trump's 50% tariff threat on Canadian spirits could devastate U.S. bars and restaurants while pressuring Canada to restock bourbon.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says
South Korea said Wednesday that joint military exercises currently underway with the United States were being scaled back after President Donald Trump, citing his “very good” relationship with North K
World
nbcnews.com
19.08.2026
How does wildfire smoke affect the economy?
Wildfires in the United States are getting bigger, and the season is getting longer, fueled by hotter and drier weather from climate change. Even when fires are hundreds of miles away, wildfire smoke
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
Washington intends to simplify the rules for arms sales to allies
The US administration plans to review and remove outdated export control restrictions on arms sales, including missiles, to allies and partners.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation
Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, called the strikes an "unnecessary escalation."
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
The US intends to simplify the rules of arms supply
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
30-Year Treasury Yield Touches a 19-Year High as US Debt Approaches $40 Trillion
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness
Lawmakers question whether conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a 'pattern' of poor planning amid the Iran war.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Reveals Real Reason Behind Christian McCaffrey's Absence
Kyle Shanahan reveals the real reason behind Christian McCaffrey's absence as contract speculation swirls around the 49ers star.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed a rule change that would open 44 million acres (68,750 square miles) of wild, undisturbed forest for road construction and logging.
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
The United States imposed sanctions on two representatives of the International Criminal Court
The Washington administration imposed sanctions on two officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Lost 'mega-escarpment' across ancient USA may explain Grand Canyon's missing billion years
Scientists have found evidence that a colossal cliff stretching thousands of kilometers across ancient North America may have exposed the heart of the Grand Canyon nearly a billion years before it was
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
Canada faces deadline to stop US tariffs on $20bn of exports
Mark Carney spoke to Donald Trump on Tuesday in a final push to avert American trade levies
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Netherlands slams US sanctions on top ICC officials
The Dutch foreign minister expressed support for the court’s president and demanded that international tribunals "be able to freely carry out their mandates."
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
Tech
arstechnica.com
19.08.2026
The foods linked to the latest outbreaks of parasitic and bacterial illnesses in the US
Illnesses have forced massive recalls across dozens of states from coast to coast
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump says no Iran talks planned, insists Strait of Hormuz remains open
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there were no talks planned with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open, despite limited traffic and a reported attack on a ship. Trump also thr
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026