Trump and Hegseth weigh pulling US troops from Europe as NATO allies brace for payback
Review to give Defense Secretary Hegseth at least four troop options by November 6
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer, by blocking a protein that fuels tumor growth in the vast
Health
npr.org
27.08.2026
Chinese FM calls for US, China to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of presidential summit
China’s foreign minister says his country and the United States need to overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected September summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Pre
World
abcnews.com
27.08.2026
Official leading Trump's Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
The official in charge of President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel for its attacks on the Palestinian territory and warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war.
World
npr.org
27.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Hormuz is a ‘very functioning Strait despite the odd rocket or drone’ in bizarre rant
US president repeats claim that the vital oil waterway is open
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractors
Canadian military spending is surging, with companies expanding into defense contracting
World
abcnews.com
27.08.2026
Israel continues attacks on Syria, Lebanon despite US push for diplomacy
Israeli artillery attacks, air raids and incursions continue as questions grow over US commitment to ending strikes.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Israel considers expelling British officials from postwar Gaza headquarters
Proposal to oust UK and potentially other European nations from US-led ceasefire hub comes after rise in criticism of Netanyahu government
Finance
ft.com
27.08.2026
The US is gambling with its role as the world’s investment hub
If being overweight America is not the default option, it will upset the country’s economic equilibrium
Finance
ft.com
27.08.2026
Harvard Business School explored European outpost after Trump’s visa threats
University considered teaching MBA students outside US after White House sought to bar international students
Finance
ft.com
27.08.2026
CIA director warned Russia not to attack NATO members, U.S. media report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe aimed to dissuade Russia in a highly unusual trip to Moscow.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks
Sheikh Mohammed's visit comes as US-Israel war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
KKR to pay record $250mn to settle DoJ lawsuit
Private equity firm says it strongly disagrees with US claims over buyout filings and it ‘acted in good faith’
Finance
ft.com
27.08.2026
Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee
The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
U.S. says it’s committed to North Korea’s ‘denuclearization’ after talks omit key phrase
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed the policy, despite signals by President Donald Trump of an interest in returning to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
U.S. says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
The hackers have used tools they developed to compromise critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks in the U.S. and worldwide since at least 2018, an affidavit said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO during secretive trip
The purpose of the CIA chief's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test
World
cbsnews.com
27.08.2026
US judge declines Minnesota’s effort to force Texas to extradite ICE agent
ICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Tribe accuses US federal agents of ‘trespassing’ on indigenous border land
The Tohono O'odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. The economy says otherwise
President Donald Trump says the United States doesn't need Canada
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026