Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake
World
abcnews.com
16.08.2026
Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI?
Futurist Max Tegmark wonders why sandwiches are more regulated than artificial intelligence in the US.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
UAE, Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israel's rejection of Trump Gaza plan
The statement came as US envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov held ceasefire and implementation talks with regional mediators and Hamas in Egypt.
World
dw.com
16.08.2026
The price of Ferrari's first electric car broke a record at the auction
At the Sotheby's auction in Monterey, California, the first sample of the all-electric Ferrari Luce broke a record and was sold for $40 million.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
US considers sanctions on Brazil judge in new test of diplomatic ties
Fresh blow in relations comes as leftwing leader Lula launches re-election campaign
Finance
ft.com
16.08.2026
The Egyptian President discussed the situation in Gaza with Trump's envoy
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and ambassador Jared Kushner.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
A reward will be paid to anyone who kills or captures US servicemen in Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
Goldman's Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Looks at Effects of AI Adoption
Finance
barrons.com
16.08.2026
Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’
Australia records 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B as downward trend continues, expert says ave warned a s
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Hurricane Lala weakens to a tropical storm, but flooding persists in Hawaii
The devastating hurricane grazes the Big Island in Hawaii in the US, but avoids making landfall.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Iran's parliament has approved a bill banning citizens from giving interviews to US and Israeli media
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
‘Absolutely manic’: hot weather puts unprecedented pressure on Greater Manchester police
Force has seen busiest month in its history, with heatwaves putting added strain on criminal justice systemOn England’s hottest day of the year so far, Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester was thro
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
"Axios": Trump secretly contacted SEPAH leadership through Barzani
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, through the head of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, secretly contacted the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRG
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius
Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.
World
euronews.com
16.08.2026
Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.
World
euronews.com
16.08.2026
US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years
Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028Congress passed a law to help federal agencies investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness – a re
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.
Finance
marketwatch.com
16.08.2026
Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Angels in America review – Tony Kushner’s five-hour fever dream predicts and reflects the US at 250
King’s theatre, EdinburghPeople, ideas and scenes wash over each other in Ivo van Hove’s masterly staging at the Edinburgh international festivalCould Tony Kushner’s sprawling fever-dream of a play no
Culture
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Information about the "invisible" plane, which the United States kept secret for 14 years, was released
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026