Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese importsSince China offered a truce in the trade war last October following its threat to deprive
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran?
Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
The US President did not rule out the possibility of resuming negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of resuming negotiations with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
US Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Seven decades of US regime change efforts: What have they achieved?
US interventions in Iran and beyond reveal a recurring pattern of regime changes, with high human and financial costs.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
South Korea, U.S. to end joint military exercises early on August 21
A joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States will end earlier than scheduled on August 21.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026
Bessent announces move to buy back more US debt after days of bond market pain
The action by Secretary Scott Bessent comes amid a selloff of longer-term U.S. government debt.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
Tech
techcrunch.com
19.08.2026
US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears
Yields, at recent highs this week, dropped after treasury’s vow to ‘provide greater liquidity support’ to bond marketThe US treasury is doubling its buyback of government debt in an effort to balance
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
Justice department claims there’s ‘no dispute’ over whether ex-FBI head’s post could be read as a threat against TrumpThe US Department of Justice has defended its prosecution of former FBI director J
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Khaindrava: The US raising relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia to a strategic level is an important step
It is an important step for the United States to raise its relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia to a strategic level.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyerThe international criminal court on Wednesday condemned the latest US sanctions targeting se
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report
The U.S. has around 50,000 troops stationed in the region and around 20 bases but the Iran war has come at a cost
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
Result tees up marquee race in US midterm elections, which could decide if Republicans or Democrats control SenateIncumbent Dan S Sullivan, the US senator, advanced in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary rac
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
ICC slams US decision to sanction court's president, prosecution lawyer
The International Criminal Court has criticized new U.S. sanctions on its senior staff as a “flagrant attack” on its independence
World
abcnews.com
19.08.2026
Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US
Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure
US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026