Alaska Senate race’s absurd name problem gets even harder to untangle
Former Anchorage mayor Dan A. Sullivan endorses incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan over a third Dan Sullivan accused of being a Democratic plant.
Politics
foxnews.com
24.08.2026
What could new US sanctions on Iran entail?
The US says it is preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran. It's been billed an economic D-day and is expected to add further pressure on the country's economy that's already been battered from pre
World
france24.com
24.08.2026
Azerbaijan’s US exports rise 52.5% despite trade turnover decline
According to data from the State Customs Committee, Azerbaijan’s exports to the US increased significantly during the reporting period, while imports from the country declined.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.08.2026
Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Middle East live: Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The prosp
World
france24.com
24.08.2026
US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on population
Iran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of im
World
france24.com
24.08.2026
US administration reportedly plans to bar Palestinian President from UN General Assembly
The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to prevent Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from traveling to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly next mont
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.08.2026
First Thing: New Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces early test amid bond market worries
Key speech to be delivered this week at Jackson Hole said to focus on productivity and demographics in the US. Plus, how do you vaccinate 1,000 little penguins in the wild?Good morning. The new US Fed
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions
Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credibleIran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
US kills two 'narco-terrorists' in strike 2 months since last announced anti-'narco-trafficking' attack
U.S. military announces a deadly strike against a low-profile vessel that it says intelligence showed was participating in "narco-trafficking."
Politics
foxnews.com
24.08.2026
"The Times of Israel": The US asked for Pakistan's help to bring Iran back to the negotiating table
Last week, US President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with the Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan's Ground Forces, Asim Munir, on the eve of his visit to Tehran today.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Top US firms that backed Voting Rights Act donate to groups working to undermine it
Watchdog data shared with Guardian shows contributions to Republican Attorneys General Association and othersOver a dozen US companies that signed a 2021 letter urging Congress to strengthen the Votin
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – US politics live
House Democratic leader meets with president’s son-in-law has ignited fury amongst own party Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meetingHello and welcome to the US politics li
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know
Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
24.08.2026
The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
The US is scooping up treasury bonds in an effort to raise their price and push yields down – but it’s not workingThe bond market is driving the Trump administration crazy. Last week, the treasury sec
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two
US Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions announcement
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of what he calls an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, describing the campaign as the single greatest financial offensive ever directed at an a
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
24.08.2026