Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Maine Senate race
Reproductive Freedom for All – one of the country’s oldest pro-choice groups – backs Jackson in his fight against Republican Susan CollinsOne of the oldest abortion rights groups in the US is endorsin
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Azerbaijan reduced the cost of importing rice by 28%
In January-July of this year, Azerbaijan imported 27.4 thousand tons of rice worth 24.1 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.08.2026
US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July
The number of arrests last month showed a rise of roughly 15 percent over June's count.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump scores much-needed double primary victory in South Carolina, Oklahoma
US President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Secret Service suspends top spokesman and two others as misconduct mystery grows
Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave , pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv agrees not to strike Moscow during CIA chief’s mysterious visit
Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 2021
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Iran, Oman edge toward Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran demands U.S. lift blockade
The two nations, which lie on opposite sides of the vital, narrow waterway, discussed a proposal to temporarily reopen it and clear mines.
World
cbsnews.com
26.08.2026
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell loses 'frivolous' bid to overturn US conviction
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fuelled years of scrutiny and conspiracy t
World
euronews.com
26.08.2026
Fears grow for fourth rate hike after higher than expected July inflation rate
ABS says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hikeFears are growing that the Reserve Bank will hit millions of mortgage holders with a
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
‘An act of resistance’: Baltimore’s holdout homes – in pictures
Ben Marcin’s stunning photographs show lone houses, derelict homes and makeshift camps that stand as epitaphs to past lives and offer insight into how Americans on the margins live Continue reading...
Culture
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
"Ganja" recruited American basketball player Montavius Murphy
"Ganja" basketball club has signed a contract with forward Montavius Murphy from the USA until the end of the season.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran insists Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite ‘understanding’ with Oman
Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Takaichi rejects ‘weak-kneed’ criticism over ICC sanctions response
Criticism mounted after Tokyo's initial response to the U.S. sanctioning International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane was to describe the move as "very unfortunate."
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Exchange rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (26.08.2026)
According to the official exchange rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the exchange rate of the US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000 manats.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.08.2026
Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections
The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse supportersRepublican senator Dan S Sullivan will be jo
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Trump policies to double power sector carbon emissions by 2035, analysis finds
By 2035, U.S. consumers will spend up to $30 billion a year more on electricity, with household bills increasing by up to 25% in some parts of the country.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Bessent’s bond intervention puts US Treasury on collision course with Fed
Increased purchases of debt threaten to undermine central bank chief Kevin Warsh’s bid to tame inflation
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026