US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament
Kushner touts 'lot of progress' despite disagreement over definition of disarmament.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Trump's approval rating has fallen to the lowest level in his second term
US President Donald Trump's approval rating among Americans has dropped to 33 percent. This is the lowest since the beginning of his second term.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Why this popular Treasury bond ETF is trading at its lowest since 2004
One of the most heavily-traded ETFs tracking performance in the U.S. Treasury market has just fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years.
Finance
marketwatch.com
18.08.2026
Media: The US and Israel will create a mechanism to prevent escalation in Gaza
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows
Again, the CDC did not publish a full report and instead simply put the data online.
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.08.2026
U.S.-Iran peace prospects dim as Trump rejects truce extension
The truce was meant to give Washington and Tehran a 60-day window to reach a more lasting peace.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Erdogan discussed Iran and Gaza with Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with US President Donald Trump by phone.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Kushner: Contacts between the US and Iran are more intense than ever
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Gillian Anderson says she felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
‘Truth or fiction’: US trial of Tupac Shakur’s accused killer begins
Prosecutors claim Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
US pauses construction of border wall through national park in Texas
Bulldozers had been dispatched to remote national park as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
El-Sayed aide likens GOP opponent's campaign to 'KKK cross burning' over video with Ford pickup
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers' Ford truck video at the Woodward Dream Cruise drew a KKK comparison from an Abdul El-Sayed staffer.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump loses second Supreme Court bid over E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
E Jean Carroll secures another legal victory as US Supreme Court refuses Donald Trump’s appeal over 1996 abuse claims.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Kushner announced the terms of the US-Iran agreement
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Axios: US wants Israel to check whether Hamas is ready to disarm in Gaza
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’
President says US carrier is ‘beautifully maintained’ and calls CNN ‘fake news’ over reports of poor conditionsDonald Trump claimed he had third-hand reports that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Linc
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Map Shows AI Super PAC Election Spending in Key US States
A new map shows where AI super PACs are pouring millions into 2026 races as states debate sweeping tech rules.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.08.2026
Mark Carney in last-ditch effort to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs
Canadian prime minister plans call with US president before a Wednesday deadline for levies on $20bn of trade
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
The US-Israeli "Anthem" missile was tested in Morocco
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026