Why are Germany's gas storage levels so low?
Germany's gas storage facilities are only 50% full as traders bet that wholesale prices will fall if the Iran war ends. With around three months until winter, DW asks whether the country can refill it
Finance
dw.com
20.08.2026
Why Germany's gas storage levels are so low
Germany's gas storage facilities are only 50% full as traders bet that wholesale prices will fall if the Iran war ends. With around three months until winter, DW asks whether the country can refill it
Finance
dw.com
20.08.2026
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
On Nuclear Weapons, Trump Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
There are 57 reasons why Trump's handling of North Korea and Iran is not the same.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
After Iran, Trump and His Republicans Face Their Own Economic D-Day
As prices bite and debt hits $40T, Trump's plan to inflict economic pain on Iran could leave the GOP with a nasty bill of its own.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Trump threatens to crush Iran with ‘Economic D Day’ - but he is running out of cards to play
The US president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Uzbekistan's Jizzakh, Iran's Arak forge new trade and investment ties
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Asghar Farhadi Condemns Politicians and Media for Focus on ‘Difference’ and ‘Hate’: ‘Why Do You Think a Mother in Afghanistan Is Different Than Your Mom?’
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi is a man of many accolades, including two Oscars and a Golden Bear, but the filmmaker has also managed one thing very few others have: achieving great box-office succes
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
Qatar's Foreign Minister: Shipping around Hormuz should be restored and "blackmail" should be stopped
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has warned that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz should not be restored to the level it was before the US
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Trump cannot let Iran make him ‘look like a loser,’ says former Fox News personality
President Trump ‘sees life in terms of winners and losers,’ Bill O’Reilly says
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
The demand for gasoline in Iran is increasing, at least 15 million liters of import are needed daily
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts both climbed after President Donald Trump said he was launching a “crushing economic operation” against Iran.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
Pashinyan: Armenia is very worried about the situation with the USA and Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Oil Gains Further as Trump Threatens to Launch Major Economic Campaign Against Iran
Finance
barrons.com
20.08.2026
Sales of trainers dive as cost of living pressures hit JD Sports performance
Inflation deterring shoppers from spending, especially in the US, says sportswear fashion chain Sports fashion retailer JD has slashed its profit forecasts as cost-of-living pressures, fuelled by the
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Trump announces new drive to isolate and crush Iranian economy
UAE, long a crucial trading hub for Tehran, has also suspended commercial ties
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows
Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Armenia is preparing to formalize peace with Azerbaijan in the next 5 years
The Armenian government is preparing to formalize peace with Azerbaijan, regulate relations with Turkey, develop strategic relations with the European Union, the United States, Iran, Georgia, and mult
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?
Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026