Meta trial over social media harm to children begins
Four US states are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. They're seeking damages and changes to the company's apps
World
dw.com
18.08.2026
Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S., Kushner says
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Indian-origin woman detained by ICE with ‘no warning’ after 27 years in US
The case against Venkata Vasamsetty was dismissed by an immigration judge on 19 May this year
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Azerbaijan has increased its income from sugar export almost 3 times
In January-July of this year, Azerbaijan exported sugar and confectionery made from sugar worth 81.3 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The person wanted by the FBI on charges of supporting terrorist organizations was detained in Georgia
Georgian law enforcement agencies detained a person who was wanted internationally by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at Tbilisi International Airport.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump defends ballroom to Supreme Court as military complex
In a filing made public Friday, the U.S. president asked the justices for an emergency order letting construction continue without restrictions while a legal fight continues.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
The U.S. president called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning
Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano.
World
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Azerbaijan has started supplying tomatoes to Bulgaria
In January-June of this year, Azerbaijan exported 135 thousand 641 tons of tomatoes worth 163.85 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Azerbaijani oil continues to fall in price
The price of 1 barrel of "Azeri Light" brand oil on the world market decreased by 1.24 US dollars or 1.34% to 91.31 US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump casts doubt over peace deal
Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Middle East live: Iran declares 60-day negotiation deadline null and void
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the 60-day negotiation deadline set out under the June Iran-US memorandum of understanding for a lasting settlement had been rendered null and vo
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Exchange rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (18.08.2026)
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
18.08.2026
Trump’s cuts to South Korean drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asia
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
A US citizen died after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
WSJ: Trump scapegoats Oman
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Oman while looking to blame for the difficulties in reaching an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer
US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump says North Korea’s Kim has responded to outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump called the development "very positive," but the North Korean side has yet to publicly acknowledge any contact.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026