US states take on Meta in pivotal trial over child social media addiction claims
State attorneys general allege that tech company intentionally designed addictive products that harm young peopleMore than half of the states in the US have joined together in an unprecedented lawsuit
Tech
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The US may allow its European allies to adapt their missile systems
The White House is considering allowing its European allies to adapt their launchers to use US-made missiles and missiles.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
U.S. Airman Says He Would Accept Punishment for Protesting Iran War
Major Watson characterized the war in Iran as an act of American aggression and compared the U.S. military actions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
The nuance that complicates Canada-US trade negotiations has been revealed
Tariffs on cars have become one of the main points of disagreement in trade talks between Canada and the United States.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
China reduced its investment in US government bonds to 633.4 billion dollars
China's holdings of US government bonds fell from $731.4 billion to $633.4 billion over the period from June 2025 to June 2026.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low
New poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump doubts that Iran is ready to sign a deal with the United States.
Currently, Iran does not show that it is ready to accept the terms of the United States regarding the cessation of the conflict.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioningA US guided-missile destroyer reportedly spent four days adrift and without pow
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
US military bases are ‘ill-equipped’ to stop drone swarms, top commander reveals after Rubio's UAP warning
Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warns U.S. military bases lack the sensors and counter-drone systems needed to detect and defeat drone swarm attacks.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
Decision leaves intact $5m civil judgment against Trump after jury found him liable for sexually abusing writerThe US supreme court has once again declined to consider Donald Trump’s appeal of a jury
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose'
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.
World
euronews.com
17.08.2026
Trump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as MoU expires
President also claims US is in direct contact with IRGC, denies a rush to end conflict ahead of November's US midterms.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires
Iran's more offensive posture follows Trump's comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?
As Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills
Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations
US president’s remarks follow talks between Gulf state and Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
In Absheron, a man died as a result of his foot being trapped in a quarry
In Absheron, a man died as a result of his foot being trapped in a quarry.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
US actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere's death was announced by her father in a statement to US network ABC news. The actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes."
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
All you need to know about the US Open Tennis - live on Sky Sports!
When is the US Open? Does Jack Draper need to qualify for the US Open? Is Emma Raducanu playing? Who will win at Flushing Meadows? Key questions ahead of the last Grand Slam of 2026 - watch live from
Sport
skysports.com
17.08.2026