South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
24.08.2026
Iran's Rial Slump Sets Stage for Donald Trump's Economic 'D-Day'
Iran's record-low rial gives Trump's sanctions a weakened target, but enforcement abroad will decide how hard they bite.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
We Stopped Family Separation Once. We Must Stop This, Too | Opinion
Trump's first administration separated migrant children from their families, now the second is again targeting vulnerable minors.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Canada vows to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Canada is vowing to impose fresh tariffs on US goods in retaliation for Trump administration taxes. The moves come after talks between the two trading partners broke down late last week.
World
npr.org
24.08.2026
ICYMI: Trump’s Stock Trades
Finance
wsj.com
24.08.2026
US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific Ocean kills at least two
The US military launched operation "Southern Spear" in early September, with President Donald Trump arguing Washington is effectively at war with drug cartels operating out of Latin America.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
24.08.2026
Trump's Bedminster turf could make or break his last two years in the White House
Mike Johnson rallied supporters in New Jersey for Tom Kean's re-election, calling the 7th Congressional District a top-three race for House control.
Politics
foxnews.com
24.08.2026
"S&P": TRIPP will strengthen ties in the region, support trade and investment
The TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) initiative can strengthen regional relations and support trade and investment in the medium term.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Taiwan opens up about U.S. security cooperation ahead of Xi-Trump summit
Despite fears that the U.S. president could turn his back on Taipei, the island's leaders have been putting out a consistent message: the relationship is on solid ground.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
John Oliver Embarrasses Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over ‘Godawful’ YouTube Reality Show and ‘Real World’ Past
John Oliver is an outspoken fan of reality TV — but not this former “Real World” star. On Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight,” the political pundit took aim squarely at Sean Duffy, President Trump’s Secretar
Culture
variety.com
24.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ arrives as Tehran threatens ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
DHS officials launch scathing attack on Trump’s pick to lead ICE as nomination stalls in the Senate: report
Critics inside DHS question the qualifications of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer
World
independent.co.uk
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
Trump spoke about plans to refuse US chip imports
The United States is building the largest semiconductor factories in its territory, which in the future will allow the country to completely get rid of the need to buy microcircuits from abroad.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Trump will visit Ireland next month
Azerbaijan
apa.az
24.08.2026
Trump’s aide Natalie Harp, son Eric and MAGA inner circle join president and Melania for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Natalie Harp, Trump’s executive assistant, was in the president’s spectator box along with first lady Melania Trump
Sport
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?
The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar race after Trump waves the green flag
American driver wins in a dominant performanceDC Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshalKyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on
Sport
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans
A plan to lower tariffs on imported beef and trade tensions with Canada have compounded some G.O.P. worries about a central issue in the midterms.
Politics
nytimes.com
23.08.2026
Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With an IndyCar Race on the Streets of D.C.
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap.
Politics
nytimes.com
23.08.2026