U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
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cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance
The United States and South Korea have regularly conducted military drills to prepare for potential conflicts with North Korea
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abcnews.com
18.08.2026
From America’s ‘oldest ally’ in the Middle East to a bombing target: Trump is trying to wreck the US-Omani relationship
Oman was the first Gulf nation to recognise the United States nearly 200 years ago. Now Trump’s threats puts its relationship with the country under strain, reports Maira Butt
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills
Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
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euronews.com
18.08.2026
Trump's North Korea overture triggers fears for US alliances
In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving towards Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened.
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dw.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens longtime U.S. ally Oman amid Strait of Hormuz stalemate
President Trump on Monday threatened to strike Oman, a longtime U.S. ally, which shares the Strait of Hormuz and has been negotiating control of the waterway with the Iranian regime. Mr. Trump also su
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cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
US condemns ‘unnecessary escalation’ after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Ambassador Tom Barrack said the US remained deeply concerned by the strikes on Abu Duhur airbase
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?
The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman, as its ally tires to mediate Iran negotiations
As the 60-day ceasefire deadline passes, US President Donald Trump is lashing out at an American ally trying to mediate negotiations between the US and Iran. Using an expletive, Trump threatened to bo
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france24.com
18.08.2026
South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
The United States and North Korea could be edging back toward direct communication, while creating separation with South Korea by cutting down on joint military exercises. US President Donald Trump an
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france24.com
18.08.2026
War between U.S. and Iran shifts key resources away from Asia
The U.S. focus on Iran has pivoted key resources away from another key geopolitical region -- Asia.
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npr.org
18.08.2026
Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrenderBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen again after the two-month window t
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low
New poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioningA US guided-missile destroyer reportedly spent four days adrift and without pow
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
Decision leaves intact $5m civil judgment against Trump after jury found him liable for sexually abusing writerThe US supreme court has once again declined to consider Donald Trump’s appeal of a jury
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose'
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.
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euronews.com
17.08.2026
Trump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as MoU expires
President also claims US is in direct contact with IRGC, denies a rush to end conflict ahead of November's US midterms.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires
Iran's more offensive posture follows Trump's comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?
As Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026