South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills
Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
World
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Disney sues Trump administration over ‘retaliatory’ ABC licence review
US media giant accuses Federal Communications Commission of cracking down because it ‘disapproves’ of its broadcasts
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says a solid alliance with the United States underpins national security
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator
The British PM said “nothing of consequence” was discussed during the interaction.
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Here’s what Trump really has to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections
Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump threatens longtime U.S. ally Oman amid Strait of Hormuz stalemate
President Trump on Monday threatened to strike Oman, a longtime U.S. ally, which shares the Strait of Hormuz and has been negotiating control of the waterway with the Iranian regime. Mr. Trump also su
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Rosie O’Donnell makes Kimmel debut with warning for Trump and moving Hayden Panettiere tribute
Comedian moved to Ireland days before Trump’s second presidential inauguration
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp
Georgia senator Ossoff has taken shots at the president over the Iran war, affordability and “not taking his job seriously”
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump says ‘prices are dropping fast’ and the ‘only thing’ going up is your 401(k) — but is he right? How to stay ahead
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Pivot! Pivot! Trump’s Asia Policy Is Giving America’s Friends Whiplash
Has Trump put the final nail in the coffin of America's pivot to Asia?
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
What Trump's Concession to North Korea Means for US Alliances
Trump's pledge to scale back military drills with South Korea hands Kim Jong Un a coveted concession without anything in return.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Stock Futures Drop as Chip Rally Halts, Trump Ramps Up Middle East Tension
Finance
barrons.com
18.08.2026
Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker showsA database of federal law enforcement officer misconduct records
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman, as its ally tires to mediate Iran negotiations
As the 60-day ceasefire deadline passes, US President Donald Trump is lashing out at an American ally trying to mediate negotiations between the US and Iran. Using an expletive, Trump threatened to bo
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Social Security now poised for big ‘Trump Bump’ in the months ahead — here’s how much extra cash you’ll likely get
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
A look at the Trump administration's evolving relationship with Asia
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jung H. Pak, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, about the Trump administration's evolving Asia policy.
World
npr.org
18.08.2026
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump defends ballroom to Supreme Court as military complex
In a filing made public Friday, the U.S. president asked the justices for an emergency order letting construction continue without restrictions while a legal fight continues.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026