Netanyahu and Kushner talks make no breakthrough on stalled Gaza deal
Israeli PM again insists troops will not withdraw from strip until Hamas first disarms, but calls meeting constructiveBenjamin Netanyahu has told Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner ther
World
theguardian.com
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
War on Iran: Phase II, Day 37
Iran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers. Trump cuts back South Korea drills.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Oil Profits Have More Than Doubled. Here’s What Trump Escalating the Iran War Could Mean for XOM and CVX
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea
Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the decision allows North Korea to provide more support to Russia in Ukraine.
World
aljazeera.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
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
Venezuela’s Oil Revival Accelerates as U.S. Majors Push Trump’s New Energy Order
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
World
cbsnews.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
US awards Raytheon $22.9B Tomahawk deal as Trump dismisses weapons stockpile concerns
The Department of War awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production as Trump dismisses weapons stockpile concerns.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trad
World
euronews.com
17.08.2026
The SEPAH called Trump's claim of secret negotiations "a fantasy born of defeat."
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
US president cites Seoul's reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea's leader as reasons.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'
Trump confirmed a direct backchannel with the IRGC for peace talks and issued an extraordinary bombing warning to Oman as the ceasefire expires.
World
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump: Hamas agreed to lay down its arms, Israel should not bomb Gaza
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Trump: We will bomb Oman if it interferes with activities in the Strait of Hormuz
If Oman obstructs the activities of the United States in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the conflict with Iran, Washington will strike this country.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump called on Iran to raise a white flag
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations
Remarks come as Gulf state has been in talks with Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026