Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China launched seasonal container service to Europe via Russia's Arctic Northern Sea Route, raising U.S. concerns over the Polar Silk Road strategy.
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foxnews.com
20.08.2026
ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independen
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france24.com
20.08.2026
U.S. oil companies sign some of the first deals with Venezuela since Maduro's capture
Venezuela's oil minister and a top state-owned oil company executive visited Houston this week, signing some of their first contracts with U.S. companies since the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro.
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npr.org
20.08.2026
U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court
The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Amid the Iran war, the U.S. has pivoted it's geopolitical attention away from Asia
A decade ago, the U.S. was still in its "pivot to Asia." Today, as conflicts in the Middle East suck up American military resources, analysts say that pivot is over — or never really began.
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npr.org
19.08.2026
Firefighters sound alarm as US faces critical staffing shortage: ‘We don’t have enough people’
Firefighters describe being pushed to limit by a brutal wildfire season, with key leadership roles going unfilledThe US has faced a critical shortage of firefighters at the US Forest Service (USFS) th
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Palestinian-American raises U.S. flag over besieged West Bank home
A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran but insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open
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abcnews.com
19.08.2026
US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism
Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the "inappropriate and
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france24.com
19.08.2026
South Korea says South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills
South Korea says the South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.'s request
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abcnews.com
19.08.2026
US and Canada hold last-minute talks as Trump’s 50% tariffs deadline looms
The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Redistricting scrambles Florida primary as Alaska awaits Dan Sullivan v Dan Sullivan – US politics live
Today’s contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of CongressSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Attentio
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Netanyahu, Kushner agree US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed Monday that an American general would oversee the disarmament of Hamas, an Israeli official said, as Netanyahu insisted Isra
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france24.com
17.08.2026
British Muslim student with valid visa refused entry to US after 23-hour detention
Laith Alani, who had booked week-long trip to visit theme parks and family, believes US border force profiled him on arrival in OrlandoA British student who was detained and deported after flying to t
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17.08.2026
Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics live
President orders Pentagon to scale back ‘inappropriate and hostile’ exercises with South KoreaHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.US president Donald Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to s
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17.08.2026
BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit
The BBC has asked a U.S. court for help getting documents and testimony from U.S. President Donald Trump's family in connection to his $10-billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster
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abcnews.com
16.08.2026
Massive egg recall in US south and south-west due to salmonella outbreak
1.6m dozen eggs from Texas recalled amid one of the largest recorded food-borne illness outbreaks in US historyA massive egg recall affecting nearly 1.6m dozen eggs has been elevated to the US Food an
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theguardian.com
15.08.2026
US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboardUS navy veterans and military health experts are expressing concerns about the strain on
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theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory
Iran called on the U.S. to “accept the reality of defeat” after President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory” of the U.S.
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nbcnews.com
15.08.2026