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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

Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tzar warns

Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up

World independent.co.uk 18.08.2026

Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Oman

Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World time.com 18.08.2026

Trump’s approval rating falls to the lowest of his presidency, new poll finds

Just 33 percent of respondents said they approved of Donald Trump’s performance in the White House

World independent.co.uk 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

World france24.com 18.08.2026

Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs

Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.

World aljazeera.com 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

World theguardian.com 18.08.2026

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

The U.S. president called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.

World japantimes.co.jp 18.08.2026

Where’s Melania? As Trump aide Natalie Harp never seems to leave president’s side, first lady is rarely seen

The first lady, who reportedly spends time in Florida and New York, has not been seen publicly in nearly a month, according to reports

World independent.co.uk 18.08.2026

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

Experts say the business collaboration runs counter to the Trump administration's stance toward Chinese tech companies.

World japantimes.co.jp 18.08.2026

BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

World bbc.co.uk 18.08.2026

‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says

Trump's son-in-law and envoy says US will not 'restrict Israel's right to defend itself' as strikes on Gaza continue.

World aljazeera.com 18.08.2026

White House loses it over ‘theatre kid’ Ossoff pointing out Trump’s close relationship with 35-year-old aide

The president and two spokespersons piled on the Georgia Democrat, with one aide calling him ‘the biggest cuck loser in politics’

World independent.co.uk 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.

World aljazeera.com 17.08.2026

Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say

US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat saysUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s move to gut Washingt

World theguardian.com 17.08.2026

Trump’s suddenly prominent rear end draws merciless potshots: ‘Looks like some sort of contraption’

Mockery erupts after outgoing Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted a video clip of the president on social media

World independent.co.uk 17.08.2026

Trump aide Natalie Harp is given cutting new nickname as unearthed video reveals a key way she serves him

The longtime presidential aide was one of three staffers who flew aboard a separate flight with the president to evade a possible Iranian missile attack in July

World independent.co.uk 17.08.2026

All we know about Trump aide Natalie Harp after her brother questions ‘unhealthy’ relationship

Harp was one of the small number of staff smuggled with President Trump onto a secret military plane, to avoid a suspected Iranian threat in Turkey

World independent.co.uk 17.08.2026

Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech

Georgia Democratic senator has stoked speculation for 2028 presidency bid by delivering stinging attacks on TrumpDemocratic senator Jon Ossoff has attacked Donald Trump’s “uniquely despicable” handlin

World theguardian.com 17.08.2026