US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
US re-designates Hezbollah as terrorist group
The United States Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) re-designated Lebanon's Hezbollah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on Thursday, "for service to the Iranian regi
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
21.08.2026
Vance: Bessent's plan would allow the US economy to grow faster than the debt
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is implementing a plan that will allow the country's economy to grow faster than the national debt.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Kim Jong Un’s sister mocks South Korea as U.S. ‘puppet’ over drill cutback
Kim Yo Jong drew attention to Seoul's inability to protest even as U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed the two countries' joint military drills.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Middle East live: Hormuz shipping traffic falls as Iran-US talks stall
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Thursday, with just seven commodity vessels crossing the vital waterway, as heightened security risks and stalled US-Iran peace talks dete
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign
The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and gro
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials
An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
A private company will protect US oil facilities in the Middle East from UAVs
A private company will protect US oil facilities in the Middle East.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Vance: It is difficult to predict how long Iran will withstand the economic pressure of the United States
US Vice President Jay D. Vance said that it is difficult to predict how long Tehran can continue the economic pressure campaign announced by Washington against Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Trump: The US had no choice but to attack Iran
US President Donald Trump said that Washington had no choice but to attack Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up
The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological arms-race. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer i
World
nbcnews.com
21.08.2026
A plane collided with a helicopter in the United States
A light-engine plane collided with a police helicopter at the Carlisle airport in Pennsylvania, USA.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Trump executive order bans some foreign equipment in US energy grid
Order declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
US bank regulators to narrow enforcement focus to financial risks
Overhaul is part of a wider deregulatory push under the Trump administration
Finance
ft.com
27.08.2026
US - Canada trade war threatens the future of American farm crops
Canada’s tariffs aren’t directly aimed at farmers, but farms will feel the cost if they go into effect.
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Bill Belichick will call defensive plays for North Carolina vs. TCU amid Steve Belichick's absence, per report
Belichick last called defensive plays full-time in 2019 with the Patriots
Sport
cbssports.com
27.08.2026
US economy flashing a stagflation warning, warns deVere CEO
US consumers pulled back sharply in July while inflation stayed stuck well above target, a combination the CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group says investors are not taking seriously enough.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
27.08.2026
Trump Signs Order to Rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' Amid Calls for Canadians to Boycott U.S. Travel
The move is the latest in a series of tit-for-tat measures amid an all-out trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
World
time.com
27.08.2026