A look at the Trump administration's evolving relationship with Asia
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jung H. Pak, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, about the Trump administration's evolving Asia policy.
World
npr.org
18.08.2026
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Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrain
Lily Hooper has not been seen since leaving for a hike in Nattai national park, south-west of Sydney, on 12 August r-old bushwalker Li
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Each degree of warming could add a month of intolerable heat for 1 billion people
The threat that rising temperatures fueled by climate change pose to the health of older people has been dramatically underestimated, according to a U.S. modeling study published Tuesday.
Science
phys.org
18.08.2026
MEDIA: USA has allowed India to invest in oil production in Venezuela
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Cooling UK labour market ‘questions need’ for Bank of England rate hikes; grocery inflation slows to two-year low – business live
Brent crude climbs above $91 a barrel as US-Iran ceasefire endsGrocery inflation in the UK has slowed to the lowest rate in almost two years, bringing some relief to households, a monthly survey shows
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Meta trial over social media harm to children begins
Four US states are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. They're seeking damages and changes to the company's apps
World
dw.com
18.08.2026
Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S., Kushner says
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Indian-origin woman detained by ICE with ‘no warning’ after 27 years in US
The case against Venkata Vasamsetty was dismissed by an immigration judge on 19 May this year
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Azerbaijan has increased its income from sugar export almost 3 times
In January-July of this year, Azerbaijan exported sugar and confectionery made from sugar worth 81.3 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The person wanted by the FBI on charges of supporting terrorist organizations was detained in Georgia
Georgian law enforcement agencies detained a person who was wanted internationally by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at Tbilisi International Airport.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump defends ballroom to Supreme Court as military complex
In a filing made public Friday, the U.S. president asked the justices for an emergency order letting construction continue without restrictions while a legal fight continues.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
The U.S. president called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning
Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano.
World
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Azerbaijan has started supplying tomatoes to Bulgaria
In January-June of this year, Azerbaijan exported 135 thousand 641 tons of tomatoes worth 163.85 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Azerbaijani oil continues to fall in price
The price of 1 barrel of "Azeri Light" brand oil on the world market decreased by 1.24 US dollars or 1.34% to 91.31 US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump casts doubt over peace deal
Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Middle East live: Iran declares 60-day negotiation deadline null and void
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the 60-day negotiation deadline set out under the June Iran-US memorandum of understanding for a lasting settlement had been rendered null and vo
World
france24.com
18.08.2026