Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
In effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows A pro-Israel messaging website badged with the name of
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Netanyahu: There are 3 options for pressure on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he and US President Donald Trump discussed countermeasures against Iran during a meeting in Washington in July.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.08.2026
Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Republicans Cut Funding for Dolly Parton’s Child Reading Program
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library said it will keep sending free books to kids under five across the U.S. and abroad.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Jelly Roll Mocks Backlash Over Trump Jokes During Late Night Monologue
Jelly Roll said that "any U.S. president should be able to handle a few jokes."
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Mandy Patinkin Named First Honorary Team Captain of USA Fencing
Inigo Montoya isn’t putting down his sword just yet. Almost 40 years after Mandy Patinkin expertly parried and jousted his way to defeating the six-fingered man in the beloved 1987 film “The Princess
Culture
variety.com
26.08.2026
New data shows record number of arrests and deportations of immigrants in the US
Trump administration has moved away from high-profile, militarized raids as its deportation spree has ramped upThe Trump administration arrested and deported a record number of immigrants in July, acc
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimatedAre you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like to hear from youUsing the bathroom or ha
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy
Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country's people unable to keep pace with rising prices.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, U.S. discuss expanding trade, economic, and investment ties
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.08.2026
U.S. Dollar Jumps Against Canadian Dollar Amid Trade Spat
Finance
barrons.com
26.08.2026
Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Maine Senate race
Reproductive Freedom for All – one of the country’s oldest pro-choice groups – backs Jackson in his fight against Republican Susan CollinsOne of the oldest abortion rights groups in the US is endorsin
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Azerbaijan reduced the cost of importing rice by 28%
In January-July of this year, Azerbaijan imported 27.4 thousand tons of rice worth 24.1 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.08.2026
US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July
The number of arrests last month showed a rise of roughly 15 percent over June's count.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
World
bbc.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump scores much-needed double primary victory in South Carolina, Oklahoma
US President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Secret Service suspends top spokesman and two others as misconduct mystery grows
Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave , pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026