Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as Damascus rejoins global financial systems
Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
27.08.2026
Azerbaijan's trade turnover with Turkey decreased by 3%
The value of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Turkey in January-July of this year was 3 billion 280 million 18 thousand 870 US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
27.08.2026
Democratic Socialists Are the Toast of the Party in Uruguay
The success of progressive candidates in the United States is inspiring leftists abroad struggling under pressure from the Trump administration and its allies.
Politics
nytimes.com
27.08.2026
Could Super El Niño Trigger More Disease Outbreaks in the US?
Warmer, wetter conditions may spur an increase in hantavirus, West Nile virus and cyclospora infections across parts of the U.S.
Politics
newsweek.com
27.08.2026
Lawmakers press US Treasury to target Chinese banks over Iran
Cross-aisle fatigue with the Iran war spurs support for sanctions on Chinese financial institutions that enable Tehran to fund its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics
politico.com
27.08.2026
U.S. Treasury Yields Decline, Focus Turns to Jackson Hole
Finance
barrons.com
27.08.2026
Why Trump’s hatred of the ICC threatens relations with a key US ally
Washington is running a campaign to ‘dismantle’ the international court to protect top Israeli officials like Benjamin Netanyahu from prosecution over alleged Gaza war crimes
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Emmy-Winning Baobab Studios Lands Naver Ventures Investment, Sets ‘Shine’ as Flagship Title (EXCLUSIVE)
Baobab Studios has secured a strategic investment from Naver Ventures, the U.S.-based venture investment arm of Naver Corporation, the 10-time Emmy-winning transmedia animation studio has revealed. Na
Culture
variety.com
27.08.2026
Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ crusade takes a beating as judge tosses X lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X seeking to void a New York state law requiring social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
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
DOD Demands 30 American Universities Audit Foreign Partnerships
DOD Demands 30 American Universities Audit Foreign Partnerships jessica.blake@… Thu, 08/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Education
insidehighered.com
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
The World Bank will provide more than 260 million dollars in assistance to Nepal
The World Bank will provide up to 25 billion rupees (about $262 million) in emergency aid to Nepal following the devastating floods in Rasuwa district.
Azerbaijan
report.az
27.08.2026
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies at 97
Born into a middle-class family, Kusama felt misunderstood by parents who wanted her to marry rather than pursue art. She eventually left for the US.
Azerbaijan
euronews.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
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
Meta’s $17 billion reckoning puts big tech’s youth strategy on trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion and overhaul how Facebook and Instagram operate for young users, bringing a landmark US legal battle over social media addiction to an abrupt end and opening
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
27.08.2026
Exchange Rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (27.08.2026)
Azərbaycan Mərkəzi Bankının bu günə olan rəsmi valyuta məzənnələrinə əsasən, ABŞ dollarının məzənnəsi dəyişməyərək 1,7000 manat olub.
Azerbaijan
report.az
27.08.2026
Mark Walter’s company says Dodgers not for sale
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York are investigating TWG, more specifically founder and CEO Mark Walter.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Czech duo Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles championship
Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 [10-6] to win the US Open mixed doubles championship and scoop the $1 million grand prize on Wednesday ni
Sport
skysports.com
27.08.2026