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
Trump Lashes Out as Preliminary Deal With Iran Expires
President Trump took aim at Oman, a U.S. ally that has been mediating the talks, as efforts to end a war he started have faltered.
Politics
nytimes.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
Venezuela’s Oil Revival Accelerates as U.S. Majors Push Trump’s New Energy Order
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Reporter's Notebook: Daylight saving time fight puts Senate up against a ticking clock
Trump urged Republican senators to release holds on the Sunshine Protection Act, but lawmakers from northern states raise concerns about dark mornings.
Politics
foxnews.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
SEPAH denied Trump's statements about secret negotiations
The representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Hussain Mohebi talks with IRGC representatives through the US President Donald Trump's behind-the-scenes channel on war-relat
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trad
World
euronews.com
17.08.2026
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
World
cbsnews.com
17.08.2026
The SEPAH called Trump's claim of secret negotiations "a fantasy born of defeat."
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap
Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza roadmap.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war
President issues threat to ‘bomb the shit out of them’ after previously threatening Gulf ally in MayDonald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of his effort to end the US-I
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
US president cites Seoul's reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea's leader as reasons.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart
Trump deemed the MoU 'over' within a month of it being signed, as the two sides traded attacks despite a 'ceasefire'.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump: Hamas agreed to lay down its arms, Israel should not bomb Gaza
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Trump: We will bomb Oman if it interferes with activities in the Strait of Hormuz
If Oman obstructs the activities of the United States in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the conflict with Iran, Washington will strike this country.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump called on Iran to raise a white flag
Azerbaijan
apa.az
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
Remarks come as Gulf state has been in talks with Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026