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For the First Time, a Selection of Islamic Masterpieces From the Louvre Is Coming to the United States. See the Treasures Soon to Be Displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Twenty-six works spanning many centuries and regions will form the September exhibition titled "From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art"

Journal smithsonianmag.com 26.08.2026

Thai woman jailed in Myanmar for immigration offense may face US diplomat murder trial

It's not clear whether she has been formally charged with murder, or even whether a murder investigation is still ongoing, a lawyer said

World independent.co.uk 26.08.2026

How to lose Trump’s trade war: Test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks

The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost AmericansThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in yo

World theguardian.com 26.08.2026

Trump administration designates Palestine Action a terrorist group

The US government has confirmed it has ‘taken action’ against the UK-based group

World independent.co.uk 26.08.2026

America’s housing crisis fuels the rise of tiny house villages

Recent population estimates show that Charlotte, North Carolina, is the fastest-growing large city in the United States

World independent.co.uk 26.08.2026

US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups

Palestine Action's Huda Ammori says Trump's penalties should be a 'wake-up call' for UK to lift ban on the group.

World aljazeera.com 26.08.2026

US ready to negotiate Iran nuclear program issue

Azerbaijan apa.az 26.08.2026

America’s summer Covid surge is producing new symptoms. Here’s what to look out for

Coronavirus levels are now growing or likely growing in all but two states

World independent.co.uk 26.08.2026

SpaceX to build giant spaceport in Louisiana

Aerospace company SpaceX has announced plans to build a huge new spaceport in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The project, called Starbase Louisiana, was announced by SpaceX together with Louisiana Gover

Azerbaijan azernews.az 26.08.2026

Iran sends letter to UN Security Council on US “economic terrorism”

Azerbaijan apa.az 26.08.2026

The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown

Consumer spending soared in the second quarter. A repeat is unlikely.

Finance marketwatch.com 26.08.2026

US inflation remains sticky in July

Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling.

World aljazeera.com 26.08.2026

Iran consults with Central Asian countries on US deal

Azerbaijan apa.az 26.08.2026

Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now

A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.

Politics npr.org 26.08.2026

Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing

Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping 'safe' in the Strait of Hormuz.

World aljazeera.com 26.08.2026

US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to hack NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate

The FBI has seized domains associated with a botnet that allowed Chinese-backed hackers to breach several U.S. government departments.

Tech techcrunch.com 26.08.2026

Expert Comment: More extreme weather is coming—AI may help us to better prepare for it

As of August 2026, the world is bracing for what forecasters describe as one of the strongest El Niño events on record. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Predic

Science phys.org 26.08.2026

The ugly math on interest expenses, yields and the $40 trillion U.S. national debt

Finance marketwatch.com 26.08.2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Plan to Calm the Bond Market Could Have Unintended Consequences for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh

Finance finance.yahoo.com 26.08.2026

FDA gives expedited approval to new groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug

FDA officials approve first-of-a-kind pill called daraxonrasib to fight one of the deadliest types of cancerThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a groundbreaking new drug for the most co

World theguardian.com 26.08.2026