Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, citing costs and a hostile signal to Kim Jong Un amid North Korea tensions.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
President claims the joint exercises send a ‘hostile’ message to North Korea
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
Have Middle East Oil Flows Rebounded to 15 Million Bpd as U.S. Claims?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
8/16/2026: A Psychedelic Journey; The Mardi Gras Indians; The Indomitable Margaret Atwood
First, U.S. veterans with PTSD take a psychedelic journey in Mexico. Then, a look at the Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive. And, Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview.
World
cbsnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce the scale of military exercises with South Korea
US President Donald Trump has instructed Pentagon chief Pete Hegsett to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump ordered to reduce the scale of US-South Korean military exercises
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.
World
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.
World
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
Admiral Cooper acknowledged the fatigue of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier crew
Admiral Bradley Cooper, head of the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM), admitted that the crew was tired after visiting the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. A long-serving airman
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns
Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Whaley's perfect chip at the US Amateur
Jack Whaley completes his round in style with the perfect chip shot.
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
US-Iran MoU is set to expire: What to know
Both sides accused the other of violating the June agreement shortly after it was signed.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Lala was pulling away from Hawaii's Big Island early Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds struck the U.S. Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding.
Science
phys.org
16.08.2026
Unfavorable weather conditions in the United States left more than 280,000 subscribers without electricity
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
The Peace Council proposed conditions for the resolution of the conflict in Gaza
The US-led Peace Council has called on Israel to withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip and speed up the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave if Hamas begins to disarm.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
US 20-Year Bond Sale to Test Demand as Yield Curve Steepens
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
16.08.2026
GB denied 2028 Olympics spot as USA and Canada win flag football world titles
The United States successfully defended the men's title at the flag football world championships on Sunday but lost the women's title to Canada, while Mexico's women and Canada's men earned qualificat
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in a push to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire
World
abcnews.com
16.08.2026
Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake
World
abcnews.com
16.08.2026