‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP plannedYou could pin the US’s staggering $40tn in government debt to Donald Trump’s Keystone Cops-styl
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Two emerging tick viruses that can be deadly are spreading in the US
Heartland virus and Bourbon virus, which are transmitted by lone star ticks, have killed at least seven people in the US
Science
newscientist.com
20.08.2026
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
US national debt hits record high
The United States’ national debt has reached a record $40 trillion, doubling from around $20 trillion in 2017. The milestone highlights the growing gap between federal spending and government revenue.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from UnescoThe Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas extraction across the US is set to bri
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday slammed the latest US sanctions targeting senior ICC staff, including its president, as a “flagrant attack” on the global tribunal's independence and vowe
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump
The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's inval
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI
Hackers are targeting internet-connected Siemens controllers used in water facilities around the United States.
Tech
techcrunch.com
20.08.2026
Harry and Meghan’s security funding on UK return is private matter, Burnham says
Prime minister wishes couple well in their move back from the US to a non-royal residence outside London• Harry and Meghan: key moments and controversies since US moveSecurity funding for the Duke and
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Islamabad protests Washington over remarks on Kashmir
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a protest with the United States over remarks by the U.S. ambassador to India describing Kashmir as part of India.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
US Military Is Already Preparing for El Niño
El Niño will also hit parts of the continental U.S., including drying out the Northern Rockies and Ohio and Tennessee valleys.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Walmart shares slide as U.S. sales hit by falling drug prices
The supermarket chain reported comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6% in its second-quarter earnings, its lowest in over five years.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among experts.
World
npr.org
20.08.2026
Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live
Deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and BidenUS gross national debt tops $40tn for first timeSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to our live
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
ICC separates Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
20.08.2026
US sends hospital ship as potentially historic El Niño bears down on Latin America
The United States plans to send a military hospital ship to Peru’s Pacific coast next year to help with the effects of El Nino
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Iran says US has shifted from military action to economic war
Iran has accused the United States of changing its approach and turning to economic pressure after failing to achieve its objectives through military means.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows
Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
A plane crashed into a police helicopter in the United States, killing and injuring people
One person was killed and two police officers were injured as a result of a collision between a small plane and a state police helicopter in Central Pennsylvania (USA).
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
"Ganja" added Bakari Kamara from USA to its team
"Ganja" basketball club has added Bakari Kamara from USA to its team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026