Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clearDonald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United State
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14.08.2026
Son of Mexico’s former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa
The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.
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14.08.2026
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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'.
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aljazeera.com
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.
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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.
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aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
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bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
Three men executed on same day in US for the first time in 15 years
Rare scheduling in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama underlines the renewed appetite in US for state killingsCarlos Cuesta-Rodriguez was put to death by the state of Oklahoma, in the first of three exec
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14.08.2026
US government extensively spied on anti-ICE protesters and leftwing groups, records reveal
DHS sent undercover agents to meetings, infiltrated chats and obtained financial records in vast operation into groups opposing Trump’s immigration crackdownNewly disclosed records reveal the US gover
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14.08.2026
U.S. ambassador slams Israeli settlers besieging home of Palestinian-American
U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called settlers besieging a West Bank home of an American-Palestinian family "terrorists."
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13.08.2026
Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
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aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
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cbsnews.com
13.08.2026
U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror'
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the actions of Jewish settlers who are besieging the home of an American Palestinian family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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npr.org
13.08.2026
Hegseth cautions that ICC may investigate US boat strikes in Latin America
US defence chief vows to continue campaign against drug cartels, says Colombia has joined regional military coalition.
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aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is buying enforcement officers and agents $20m worth of gloves, which the maker says are safe when properly used.
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bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026