Brazil's Lula triggers reciprocity process against US tariffs in effort to show strength
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says his government has triggered an economic reciprocity law against U.S. tariffs
World
abcnews.com
14.08.2026
Son of former Mexican president says US revoked his visa, appeals directly to Trump
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, says the United States has revoked his visa
World
abcnews.com
14.08.2026
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's a
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
14.08.2026
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026
US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high; weakening of UK’s EV sales targets criticised – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001Andy Burnham looks to cut new EV sales targetsInsurer Aviva said it is helping customer
Finance
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals.
Tech
techcrunch.com
14.08.2026
SEPAH: The US "MQ-9" drone was shot down
The Iranian Armed Forces shot down the US MQ-9 drone over Hormuzgan province.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
World
npr.org
14.08.2026
Scholar's work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in the U.S.
A three-month Fulbright U.S. Scholar trip to Argentina wasn't just about bringing Texas know-how to South America for Gabriel Hamer, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist and professor in
Science
phys.org
14.08.2026
Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?
US ambassador to Israel has issued a rare condemnation of a violent siege on families in the West Bank village of Qusra.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
In Van, Turkey, Iranians seek a respite from the war between Tehran and the U.S.
The Iranian regime wants to drag out the war until the U.S. midterms. Meanwhile, many Iranians are voting with their feet.
World
npr.org
14.08.2026
Gharibabadi: As a result of the US strikes, the Iranian coast of the Persian Gulf was polluted with oil
The strikes of the US Armed Forces on Iran's energy infrastructure facilities caused oil pollution of the Iranian coast of the Persian Gulf.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
"Sabah" has signed a contract with American basketball player Quincy Ballard
Another basketball player from the USA joined the "Sabah" team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Pensions have been paid for Baku, Sumgait, Absheron and Nakhchivan
Today, August pensions were paid for the cities of Baku and Sumgait, as well as Absheron region.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
North Korea slams US-South Korea military drills and threatens strong response
North Korea has threatened unspecified stern steps against the United States and South Korea, slamming their upcoming military drills as a war rehearsal that it claimed would be more provocative than
World
abcnews.com
14.08.2026
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world 'to the brink of nuclear war'.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
The price of Azerbaijani oil fell below 94 dollars
The price of 1 barrel of "Azeri Light" brand oil on the world market decreased by 1.53 US dollars or 1.6% to 93.97 US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
How much power does the US hold in Venezuela?
After Maduro’s removal, US influence in Venezuela soared, but experts say Washington may still have to ‘own’ Venezuela.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Water supply for three US states drips down, Lake Mead at record low
The largest reservoir in the United States, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, just hit a record low.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
For the first time in 16 years, three people were executed in one day in the United States
On August 13, the authorities of three US states - Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma - executed three convicts.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026