So much solar: Digging into the list of every US power plant that went online this year
Utility-scale solar leads by a mile, followed by batteries. Fossil fuels, not so much.
Tech
arstechnica.com
15.08.2026
Strong wind will blow in Baku and regions on Sunday - WARNING
A strong wind will blow in Baku and the Absheron peninsula, as well as in some regions on August 16.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too
US tax policy deprives the government of revenue and overwhelmingly serves the interests of the richAfter the House passed its version of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) last year –
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
'You have absolutely no expenses': Suze Orman says the perks your job quietly covers could blow up your retirement math
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
15.08.2026
Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Tomorrow there will be wind in Baku, lightning and rain in the regions - FORECAST
Weather conditions in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula are expected to be mostly rainless tomorrow. The north-west wind will blow from time to time.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
US says Azerbaijan meets fiscal transparency requirements
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
"Neftchi" added basketball player Jerod Robinson from the USA to its team
"Neftchi" basketball team added a new player to its team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
Iran holds off on decision to resume talks with US, foreign minister says
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
A Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be too costly for Damascus
Despite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump warning
Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
World
euronews.com
15.08.2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned citizens going to the beaches about a windy day
Taking into account the current windy weather conditions observed in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERG) appeals to the population and reiterates that it is d
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
TV tonight: a gripping new thriller about the fall of Kabul
How the US abandonment of the Afghan capital destroyed lives. Plus: celebrating Paul Simon’s legendary Graceland album at the Proms. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC FourWhen Joe Biden decide
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln
The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
The US has called on Apple to abandon Chinese memory chips
The Trump administration called on the American technology company "Apple" not to buy memory chips from Chinese manufacturers.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
Traders are spoiling for a fight over the yen
After historic US-Japan intervention on the currency, the risk of market ructions is again rising
Finance
ft.com
15.08.2026
NASA is preparing for the landing of American astronauts on the moon
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has accelerated the "Artemis" lunar program.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know
A new report documents how federal agencies have reduced the number of civil rights cases they pursue as staffing falls.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks
As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026