US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 15 people involved in a network allegedly shipping cocaine from Ecuador through Mexico to the U.S. The operation uses Ecuador-based fishing vessels to transfer cocaine
World
abcnews.com
21.08.2026
U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries
The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.
World
npr.org
18.08.2026
US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran
Energy prices have been high since the US-Israel war with Iran began and the strait of Hormuz was blockedUS gas prices this month are so far the highest ever recorded for August as peace talks between
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
World
npr.org
15.08.2026
US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
US Escalation with Iran is ‘pointless’, warns former US diplomat
As US-Iran clashes escalate, former US Ambassador to UAE Barbara Leaf warns escalation is ‘fairly pointless’.
World
aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
The US says it intercepted an Iranian 'surprise attack' on US forces as fears rise of wider war.
World
aljazeera.com
29.07.2026
U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.
Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
World
npr.org
24.08.2026
Azerbaijan increased its exports to the USA by more than 52%
In January-July of this year, the value of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the United States was 521 million 603 thousand US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific
US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and GuamA US government plan to lease out millions of hectares of seabed near the Mariana
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Stock futures slip as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war
U.S. stock-index futures dipped on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade war with Canada, one of its biggest trade partners.
Finance
marketwatch.com
24.08.2026
FT: The US is considering reducing its military presence in the Persian Gulf
The US is considering reducing its military presence in the Persian Gulf following Iran's attacks on US bases.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation
Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’
Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei also threatens American economic interests in first interview since appointment to supreme national security councilThe new leader of Iran’s top security body has warned its ne
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Carney says Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failed trade negotiations
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses", after hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took ef
World
france24.com
22.08.2026
War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran
The US Treasury Secretary, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris MillerThe Trump administration is facing criticism over reports that a US navy aircraft carri
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
World
cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
U.S. Army phases out new drone battalion, despite being far behind in drone race
The U.S. Army decided to phase out a new drone battalion set up earlier this year to help the U.S. catch up in its use of the crucial technology. The decision to shut it down came amid tension between
World
cbsnews.com
21.08.2026