Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa
Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Dolly Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out | Alexis Petridis
Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artistsDolly Parton, US country star, actor an
Culture
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Kremlin denies planned talks with US envoys amid reports CIA head in Russia
Washington reportedly alerted Ukraine to refrain from strikes until delegation leaves Moscow, US media reports.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Canada Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs With Levies of Up to 50% on U.S. Goods
"For each product, our tariff would match the American tariff on the same type of Canadian goods,” said Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
World
time.com
25.08.2026
The Guardian view on Trump’s economic threats: bullies can overplay their hand | Editorial
Tariffs on Canada, threats against Iran’s partners and bond market intervention show a president weaponising US power while making Americans poorer at homeThree moves in the last week have exposed the
Finance
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll
Survey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
U.S. consumer confidence hits seven-month low in August 2026
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
25.08.2026
Canada will respond to U.S. duties on cars
Azerbaijan
apa.az
25.08.2026
US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ bid to throw out conviction
US judge rejects Maxwell’s claims that newly released Epstein files could help overturn her sex-trafficking convictions.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
For decades, Lockerbie bombing families wanted attackers to face US justice. They're still waiting
Families who lost loved ones when a suitcase bomb detonated aboard Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 had been preparing to attend the terrorism trial of the accused bombmaker
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
World
cbsnews.com
25.08.2026
Can laws make social media safer for young people?
From TikTok bans and age verification requirements to media literacy lessons in schools, U.S. states are exploring a wide range of strategies to protect young people online.
Science
phys.org
25.08.2026
Sepah: They wanted to break up Iran through Western Azerbaijan and Kurdistan
ABŞ ordusu İrana qarşı savaşda əsas diqqəti Qərbi Azərbaycan və Kürdüstan vilayətlərinə yönəldib, İslam Respublikasını şimal-qərbdən parçalamaq istəyirdi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
Iranian tankers gather off Sri Lankan coast
Cut off from home ports by the US blockade, ships seek shelter close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters
Finance
ft.com
25.08.2026
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on wide range of US goods
Ottawa’s ‘focused response’ to levies imposed by Donald Trump on Canadian products comes after trade talks collapsed last weekUS politics live – latest updatesCanada has announced it will impose tarif
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Can We Really ‘Grow Our Way Out Of’ $40 Trillion in National Debt? Why One Economist Says ‘The US Has No Chance.’
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
25.08.2026
5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing
You don’t have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision.
Finance
marketwatch.com
25.08.2026
‘Dunkman’: How Shaquille O’Neal Made Dunk Contests Great Again
Shaquille O’Neal loves solving problems. The basketball icon and four-time NBA champion, 54, has two master’s degrees, a doctorate, served as a sheriff’s deputy and honorary U.S. Marshal, and once pla
Culture
variety.com
25.08.2026
CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chiefThe CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, US media reported, af
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
US consumer confidence falls in August as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon
Confidence index drops to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July amid frustration after five years of elevated inflationAmericans’ confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026