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 doubts that Iran is ready to sign a deal with the United States.
Currently, Iran does not show that it is ready to accept the terms of the United States regarding the cessation of the conflict.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioningA US guided-missile destroyer reportedly spent four days adrift and without pow
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
US military bases are ‘ill-equipped’ to stop drone swarms, top commander reveals after Rubio's UAP warning
Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warns U.S. military bases lack the sensors and counter-drone systems needed to detect and defeat drone swarm attacks.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
Decision leaves intact $5m civil judgment against Trump after jury found him liable for sexually abusing writerThe US supreme court has once again declined to consider Donald Trump’s appeal of a jury
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose'
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.
World
euronews.com
17.08.2026
Trump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as MoU expires
President also claims US is in direct contact with IRGC, denies a rush to end conflict ahead of November's US midterms.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires
Iran's more offensive posture follows Trump's comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?
As Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills
Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations
US president’s remarks follow talks between Gulf state and Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
In Absheron, a man died as a result of his foot being trapped in a quarry
In Absheron, a man died as a result of his foot being trapped in a quarry.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
US actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere's death was announced by her father in a statement to US network ABC news. The actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes."
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
All you need to know about the US Open Tennis - live on Sky Sports!
When is the US Open? Does Jack Draper need to qualify for the US Open? Is Emma Raducanu playing? Who will win at Flushing Meadows? Key questions ahead of the last Grand Slam of 2026 - watch live from
Sport
skysports.com
17.08.2026
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report
A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlet ABC News, but did not provide further details of her death.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’
Diego Garcia supports U.S. carrier strike groups and supply chains after an Iranian strike on Bahrain forced the Pentagon to shift logistics.
World
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
The last US aircraft carrier in Asia is heading to the Middle East
The US is sending the USS George Washington aircraft carrier from the western Pacific Ocean to the Middle East. It will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for about nine months.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea
US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
The storm caused flooding and deaths in the United States
At least seven people died as a result of the storm and flooding in the US state of Indiana.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026