Risk of a new age of financial repression is rising
The idea of pushing US government bonds down the throats of investors is being taken increasingly seriously
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
US campaign to isolate Iran closes in on Dubai
Gulf city has for decades served as an offshore hub for Iranian financial services, trade and access to global markets that the regime needs
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
Airbus seeks US space unit sale as it shifts to European-built satellites
Potential disposal comes after company announced deal with Leonardo and Thales
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
Roll up, tumble down! The show that imagines the US as a collapsing circus – in pictures
At the newly reopened King’s theatre in Edinburgh, as part of the international festival, Geoff Sobelle’s Clown Show is a dizzying whirl through US historyClown Show review – the American dream explod
Culture
theguardian.com
29.08.2026
The United States and Ecuador conducted a joint operation against drug cartels
Azerbaijan
apa.az
29.08.2026
U.S. to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil wealth
The move represents President Donald Trump's latest push to establish U.S. dominance over the Western Hemisphere.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns
According to a Gallup Korea poll released Friday, 65% of those surveyed said that South Korea should have its own nuclear weapons, while 30% are opposed to the idea.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
"NY Post": The fund created by George Soros will be audited
US President Donald Trump's administration has launched a large-scale tax audit of several left-leaning nonprofits, including the Open Society Foundation, founded by American billionaire George Soros.
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.08.2026
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela
US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.08.2026
Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’
Top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace says Gaza is at risk of being ‘gone for good’ without reconstruction.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies
US Justice Department clarifies that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Pete Hegseth has denied reports of his candidacy for the US presidency
Azerbaijan
apa.az
29.08.2026
Trump announces massive oil deal with Venezuela as gas prices surge
The agreement would give the US control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
World
independent.co.uk
29.08.2026
Iran lashes out at U.S. sanctions amid economic toll at home
Annual inflation in Iran hit 66% last month, triggering concern among the leadership that more financial pain could spark unrest at home.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as U.S. midterms loom.
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Trump says US to take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil
The president says the countries’ joint venture will lower petrol prices for Americans
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
Trump Says New Venezuelan Oil Deal Will 'Substantially Lower' Gas Prices
Trump touts a historic Venezuela oil deal that he says more than doubles U.S. reserves and will lower gas prices.
Politics
newsweek.com
29.08.2026
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Former Dbacks Closer: Ketel Marte Benefits From MLB's Double Standard
A former Dbacks pitcher believes Ketel Marte was extended more sympathy than an American-born peer would be in the same situation.
Sport
newsweek.com
29.08.2026