Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
Tech
techcrunch.com
19.08.2026
US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears
Yields, at recent highs this week, dropped after treasury’s vow to ‘provide greater liquidity support’ to bond marketThe US treasury is doubling its buyback of government debt in an effort to balance
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
Justice department claims there’s ‘no dispute’ over whether ex-FBI head’s post could be read as a threat against TrumpThe US Department of Justice has defended its prosecution of former FBI director J
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Khaindrava: The US raising relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia to a strategic level is an important step
It is an important step for the United States to raise its relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia to a strategic level.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyerThe international criminal court on Wednesday condemned the latest US sanctions targeting se
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report
The U.S. has around 50,000 troops stationed in the region and around 20 bases but the Iran war has come at a cost
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
Result tees up marquee race in US midterm elections, which could decide if Republicans or Democrats control SenateIncumbent Dan S Sullivan, the US senator, advanced in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary rac
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
ICC slams US decision to sanction court's president, prosecution lawyer
The International Criminal Court has criticized new U.S. sanctions on its senior staff as a “flagrant attack” on its independence
World
abcnews.com
19.08.2026
Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US
Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure
US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician
Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la EspriellaIn the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
19.08.2026
Mark McKenzie, defender of the US national team, transferred to "Philadelphia".
The "Philadelphia" club completed the transfer of Mark McKenzie, the defender of the French team "Toulouse" and the US national team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Iran has warned the countries of the Persian Gulf not to help the United States
The Iranian Armed Forces warned the countries of the Persian Gulf about the inadmissibility of providing assistance to the US military, saying that such support would be considered as participation in
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate – US politics live
Incumbent Sullivan is running for third term while Peltola is fighting to flip seat and aid Democrats retake control of CongressThe Guardian’s Chris Stein has more on the Alaska primary:Dan J Sullivan
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
South Korea cuts short joint drills at Trump’s request as US pushes for North Korea talks
North Korea on Wednesday condemned joint US-Seoul military drills but stopped short of mentioning Trump
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Altay Mustafayev was the first Azerbaijani to receive a doctorate in law in the United States
Altay Mustafayev, a member of the Azerbaijan Bar Association, received the degree of Doctor of Legal Sciences (SJD) in the United States.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026