‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Rosie O’Donnell skewers Trump’s Strait of Hormuz claim: ‘The moron-a-thon continues’
O’Donnell showed her audience a map shared by the president, which circled the strait and labeled it ‘new US territory’
Culture
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
UK ‘open to discussing’ digital services tax with Trump administration
Jamieson Greer said Donald Trump's threat to slap 100% tariffs on European countries with digital services taxes is “not a bluff.”
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
South Korea admits Trump blindsided Seoul by cutting military drills
The alliance has staged joint exercises for more than 70 years — but the U.S. president highlighted his "very good relationship" with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un in scaling them back.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician
Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la EspriellaIn the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Inside the tension that drove Trump’s South Korea alliance from ‘historic new era’ to military pullback
Trump scales back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills to pressure Seoul on investment delays while dangling an incentive for Kim Jong Un to reopen diplomacy.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump's Approval Rating Is Bad for Republicans. Democrats May Still Lose
Republicans face tough polls, but redistricting, a Supreme Court ruling and a friendly Senate map could protect their majorities.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Mary Peltola's Chances of Beating Dan Sullivan to Flip Alaska Senate Seat
Democrats believe Peltola can flip Alaska, which backed Trump by double digits in 2024, in the November midterms.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Trump hints at bringing Keystone XL oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’ in AI post
President Trump’s support for the project contrasts the position held by two of his predecessors as commander-in-chief
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
South Korea cuts short joint drills at Trump’s request as US pushes for North Korea talks
North Korea on Wednesday condemned joint US-Seoul military drills but stopped short of mentioning Trump
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Scaling back US-South Korea drills may fail to woo Kim away from China
Trump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy?
President Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quartersAt their first summit, in August last year, South Korean president Le
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
U.S. sanctions Japanese ICC chief, testing Tokyo’s support for global court
The move by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump presents a dilemma for Tokyo, a strong backer of multilateral groupings and a key American ally.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
US and South Korean militaries agree to shorten drills days after Trump ordered reduction in joint exercises
The sudden announcement comes just days after Trump wrote a fiery social media post slamming the joint drills as “hostile” and ordering Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale back future exercises.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
19.08.2026
Trump suspended 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
The US has canceled 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, as a trade agreement is expected to be concluded in the near future.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump has postponed the introduction of tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Trump’s Korea move creates more headaches for Takaichi
The U.S. president's order to shorten allied exercises with South Korea to avoid sending "inappropriate and hostile" signals to Pyongyang jolted Seoul with immediate implications.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
America’s reddest state crowns GOP governor nominee
Wyoming Republicans chose their governor nominee from a four-way primary featuring Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder and three other candidates.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump hits pause on new Canada tariffs
The president announced late Tuesday night that the two governments had reached an initial agreement to avert the 50 percent duty.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026