Iran lashes out at U.S. sanctions amid economic toll at home
Annual inflation in Iran hit 66% last month, triggering concern among the leadership that more financial pain could spark unrest at home.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as U.S. midterms loom.
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court
The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Trump says US to take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil
The president says the countries’ joint venture will lower petrol prices for Americans
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade
Iran's IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the U.S. had entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of the country’s 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.
World
nbcnews.com
29.08.2026
Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reservesDonald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela, saying the US will have “majority” control
World
theguardian.com
29.08.2026
Bessent says a ‘disorderly yen’ would risk higher U.S. rates
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to spell out how much the U.S. deployed in a late July yen intervention.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Trump says U.S. now has control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves — as the Trump administration angles to get oil companies to return to the count
World
cbsnews.com
29.08.2026
Trump Says New Venezuelan Oil Deal Will 'Substantially Lower' Gas Prices
Trump touts a historic Venezuela oil deal that he says more than doubles U.S. reserves and will lower gas prices.
Politics
newsweek.com
29.08.2026
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Former Dbacks Closer: Ketel Marte Benefits From MLB's Double Standard
A former Dbacks pitcher believes Ketel Marte was extended more sympathy than an American-born peer would be in the same situation.
Sport
newsweek.com
29.08.2026
Trump may have rebranded it as Lake America but US residents can’t stop googling its old name
The executive action comes as trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa collapse, prompting 50 percent US tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
World
independent.co.uk
29.08.2026
With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk
Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism
Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
World
bbc.co.uk
28.08.2026
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in a detention center about 200 miles from New Orleans.
Tech
wired.com
28.08.2026
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Oil Giant Chevron Is Said to Be in Talks to Expand in Venezuela
Chevron, the second largest U.S. oil company, is building on its wager to remain in Venezuela, where it already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s oil production.
Politics
nytimes.com
28.08.2026