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
The largest beer theft in the history of the United States has occurred
"Pabst Blue Ribbon" beer manufacturer reported that a truck carrying about 50,000 cans of beer with a total weight of about 18 tons has disappeared.
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.08.2026
Dual Fuel for U.S. Manufacturing
Finance
barrons.com
29.08.2026
SEPAH denied Trump's statement about the Strait of Hormuz
Statements by US officials that the Strait of Hormuz is open do not reflect the truth.
Azerbaijan
report.az
28.08.2026
With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk
Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Could Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Stock Win as U.S. Steel Modernization Accelerates?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
28.08.2026
RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism
Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Trump held a communication session with American astronauts on the ISS
US President Donald Trump communicated with American astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS).
Azerbaijan
report.az
28.08.2026
Americans traveling to Israel say they are being denied entry to the country
Lawyers say Israel has increased entry bans to U.S. and foreign visitors who plan to meet with Palestinians or for suspicions about their opinions about Israel.
World
npr.org
28.08.2026
U.S. Stocks Fall After Warsh Speech Boosts Bond Yields
Finance
wsj.com
28.08.2026
Woman accused of defacing WWII Memorial with spray paint indicted by federal grand jury
US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro called the World War II Memorial vandalism a "despicable attack" as Melissa Farris was formally indicted on two federal counts.
Politics
foxnews.com
28.08.2026
Could Toyota Motor (TM)’s Hybrid Boom Finally Put General Motors (GM)’s U.S. Sales Crown at Risk?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
28.08.2026
Pezeshkian: If the US returns to its obligations, Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz
Azerbaijan
apa.az
28.08.2026
After six months of war, Iranians live in fear and hardship
Friday marks exactly six months since the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran. We look at how life has changed for Iranians.
World
npr.org
28.08.2026
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
World
bbc.co.uk
28.08.2026
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in a detention center about 200 miles from New Orleans.
Tech
wired.com
28.08.2026