US affordability tracker: the data that could decide the 2026 midterm elections
The FT is tracking changes to the cost of living that will affect American voters
Finance
ft.com
25.08.2026
Trump administration plans to revoke 200,000 visas of asylum seekers
The move is the latest in the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. If it happens, the move would mark the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history.
World
euronews.com
25.08.2026
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Netanyahu's claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran's supreme leader and four members of his family in Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Shebaum announced the possibility of a trade agreement with Washington, D.C.
Meksika Prezidenti Klaudiya Şeynbaum ABŞ ilə hər iki ölkənin maraqlarını nəzərə alan ticarət sazişinin bağlanacağına ümid etdiyini bildirdi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
How geoeconomics is redefining global power
As the U.S. and China weaponize trade, middle powers like Japan are pioneering a new model of economic security.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Hexeth: The US does not give up strikes on Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
25.08.2026
North Korea’s denuclearization absent from readouts of latest U.S.-South Korea talks
Questions have grown about Washington and Seoul's commitment to seeking to rid Pyongyang of its nukes after top diplomats' meeting.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
US extends trade restrictions against Cuba
Azerbaijan
apa.az
25.08.2026
The United States has extended trade restrictions against Cuba
ABŞ Kubaya qarşı ticarət məhdudiyyətlərinin müddətini daha bir il - 14 sentyabr 2027-ci ilə qədər uzadıb.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
Trump admin eyes historic mass visa revocation targeting up to 200K asylum seekers: report
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke B1 and B2 visas held by up to 200,000 foreigners who applied for asylum in the United States.
Politics
foxnews.com
25.08.2026
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026
Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Tasnim: Trump's economic pressure plan is used as a psychological weapon
ABŞ Prezidenti Donald Trampın iqtisadi təzyiq planı İran xalqına qarşı psixoloji silah kimi istifadə olunur.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
Trade war of words intensifies between U.S., Canada
The Trump administration announced its so-called "economic D-Day" plans against Iran on Monday, while also lashing out at Canada and threatening more tariffs. Nancy Cordes has more details on this and
World
cbsnews.com
25.08.2026
An ‘Economic D-Day’ That Must Overcome a Troubled History
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
J.D. Vance Calls Canada a ‘State,’ Claims ‘Freudian Slip’
The Vice President's remark came after being asked about the recent heated trade talks between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.
World
time.com
25.08.2026
Venezuela’s Oil Revival Is Slower Than the U.S. Hoped
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
25.08.2026
How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers
New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list
Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026