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
Iran to allow no military ship in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman
The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way", as his administration opposes parts of the evolving deal.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
27.08.2026
Muchová and Menšík win $1m US Open mixed doubles title in late-night thriller
Czech pair beat Bencic and Cobolli in deciding tiebreakRevamped event draws strong crowds at Arthur AsheSingles stars dominate after doubles specialists exitTo many who came to the US Open grounds thi
Sport
theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Can Canada teach Europe how to stand up to Trump?
Canada is taking a much harder line against Donald Trump — and Brussels is watching closely. As the U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathryn Carlson look at Mark Carney’s gamble,
Politics
politico.eu
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
Glacial collapse caused huge flood leaving hundreds dead or missing in Nepal and Tibet
Entire populated areas swept away with early death toll standing at 165 and nationals from India, US, UK, Australia and Canada known to be missingFollow latest updates liveTell us: have you been affec
World
theguardian.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
South Korea to spend $1.66 billion to develop human-like robots
Kəskinləşən qlobal rəqabət fonunda Cənubi Koreya insanabənzər robotların yerli inkişafını dəstəkləmək üçün 2030-cu ilə qədər 2,3 trilyon von (1,66 milyard ABŞ dolları) xərcləməyi planlaşdırır.
Azerbaijan
report.az
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
Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal
A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Nepal flash flood live updates: search on for hundreds missing near Tibet border as officials warn death toll could rise higher
At least 160 people have died, while officials believe 340 foreign nationals from India, the US, UK, Australia, Malaysia and Ukraine among those missing. Follow the latest newsFlash floods on Nepal-Ti
World
theguardian.com
27.08.2026