US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Jeanine Pirro suffers another blow as judge releases accused WWII Memorial vandal
Trump’s top prosecutor in DC has twice failed to keep another alleged vandal in jail after the Reflecting Pool case collapsed
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
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
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘can’t remember the last time she saw someone wear a MAGA hat’
The former lawmaker made the remark following the closure of the Trump Superstore in Tennessee due to lack of business
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’
The president reasserts that the U.S. will takeover the Middle East passageway it hasn’t been able to get under control for months — and even parts of Iran — in taunting new Truth Social post
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
World
npr.org
18.08.2026
South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises
Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump ordered cuts to U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
World
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
White House escalates attack on female CNN reporter who Trump berated — and brings her children into it
Trump administration pours gasoline on his repeated attacks against women in media by dragging a reporter’s children into his press war
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?
Trump highlights India's voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Florida primaries for governor and Congress test Trump’s grip on his adopted state
Trump has had an inconsistent record on picks for governor in primaries this year
World
independent.co.uk
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
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office
The leader of Quebec's separatist party says he would delay any independence referendum until Donald Trump is no longer U.S. president
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Close Trump aide Natalie Harp lives up to her ‘human printer’ nickname with telling one-word sign-off
Trump’s allies who are hoping to get a message in front of the president will sent it to Natalie Harp to print out, according to a new report
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
ABC sues Trump’s FCC for ‘retaliation’ over Jimmy Kimmel
The lawsuit comes months after Trump's attacks on ABC, including the network’s late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over ‘politically motivated’ license renewals
Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofAfter being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local
World
theguardian.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.
World
dw.com
18.08.2026
Don’t like Trump’s ballroom? Then you’re disloyal to the country, president says
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ show Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed
After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, to discuss North Korea and bilateral and global issues.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026