A US citizen died after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
WSJ: Trump scapegoats Oman
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Oman while looking to blame for the difficulties in reaching an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer
US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump says North Korea’s Kim has responded to outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump called the development "very positive," but the North Korean side has yet to publicly acknowledge any contact.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Illegal immigrant learns fate after using stolen identity to vote in US elections for decades
Carlos Felipe Jaramillo-Grajales used a stolen Social Security number and passport to register to vote and cast ballots over roughly 20 years, DHS says.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
Trump's son-in-law and envoy says US will not 'restrict Israel's right to defend itself' as strikes on Gaza continue.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
The Pentagon has asked 30 companies to report on their relations with Chinese, Russian and Iranian entities
The US Department of Defense has asked 30 American scientific and educational institutions to check their connections with Russian, Chinese and Iranian organizations blacklisted by the Pentagon.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The US will dramatically increase the production of Tomahawk missiles
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’
Jared Kushner warned Hamas it must disarm within 60 to 90 days or face Israel finishing the job, following a rare face-to-face meeting in Cairo.
World
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
In the United States, lightning caused a fire at an oil base
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament
Kushner touts 'lot of progress' despite disagreement over definition of disarmament.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Trump's approval rating has fallen to the lowest level in his second term
US President Donald Trump's approval rating among Americans has dropped to 33 percent. This is the lowest since the beginning of his second term.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Why this popular Treasury bond ETF is trading at its lowest since 2004
One of the most heavily-traded ETFs tracking performance in the U.S. Treasury market has just fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years.
Finance
marketwatch.com
18.08.2026
Media: The US and Israel will create a mechanism to prevent escalation in Gaza
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows
Again, the CDC did not publish a full report and instead simply put the data online.
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.08.2026
U.S.-Iran peace prospects dim as Trump rejects truce extension
The truce was meant to give Washington and Tehran a 60-day window to reach a more lasting peace.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Erdogan discussed Iran and Gaza with Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with US President Donald Trump by phone.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Kushner: Contacts between the US and Iran are more intense than ever
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Gillian Anderson says she felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026