Iran-US war latest: Tehran insists Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite ‘understanding’ with Oman
Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Federer rolls back years to beat Roddick in US Open exhibition
Roger Federer made a triumphant return to the US Open court with a pair of exhibition victories in front of an adoring Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd in New York on Tuesday.
Sport
skysports.com
26.08.2026
Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections
The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse supportersRepublican senator Dan S Sullivan will be jo
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Bessent’s bond intervention puts US Treasury on collision course with Fed
Increased purchases of debt threaten to undermine central bank chief Kevin Warsh’s bid to tame inflation
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Who Is Philan-Tam-Duy Le? Suspect Charged After Guillotine Seized in DC
A Southern California man was arrested after a guillotine was found in his truck near the U.S. Capitol, police said.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Sean McVay Opens Up on Myles Garrett's Extended Absence From Rams Practice
Rams coach Sean McVay addressed Myles Garrett's extended absence from practice, with the season opener now just weeks away.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran’s trade partners
Iraq, which has more than $100 billion in reserves held in the U.S., is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Honda eyes U.S. to build newest factory, top executive says
The carmaker is seeking to expand its lineup of gas-electric hybrids models from 2030.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigrationAll US immigrant visa applications have been paused by the Trump administration as the
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
US Minister of Land Forces Intends to Resign
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
Deloitte to pay US administration $21.5mn to settle ‘discriminatory’ practices probe
Firm one of several professional services businesses targeted by the American Alliance for Equal Rights
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on billions in U.S. imports
A deepening trade war between the U.S. and Canada is once again driving up the cost of goods crossing the northern border. After the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian products
World
cbsnews.com
26.08.2026
Could we protect all western US communities from wildfires and facilitate restoring fire to wildlands within a decade?
In a new study in Environmental Research: Ecology, I analyzed how fires were able to burn into communities and how fire-resistant land uses could be combined with fuel treatments to reduce fires burni
Science
phys.org
26.08.2026
Record-breaking heat dome expected to bring dangerous temperatures to US south-west
As wildfires rage and intense heat builds across the region, daytime highs of 110-11F (43-46C) are forecastSurging temperatures are expected to broil more than 45 million people as a heat dome settles
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Adaptation and a 'Noah's Ark for trees' offer hope for endangered black ash
With the invasive emerald ash borer beetle decimating black ash across North America, according to the U.S. Forest Service, a team led by researchers at Penn State conducted an expansive study of gene
Science
phys.org
26.08.2026
US audit regulator scraps investor advocate role as Trump-era revamp accelerates
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board scraps office set-up under Biden administration to represent shareholders
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Carney matches Trump tariffs with 50% tax on U.S. dairy, steel
The retaliatory levies will affect $20 billion worth of annual U.S. exports to Canada.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Xi signals defiance as U.S. threatens sanctions for Iran support
Beijing said its relationship with Iran "should not be disrupted or undermined" and that China will take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its interests.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
U.S. spy chief visits Russia for unannounced meetings
The visit would be the first known visit to the Russian capital by a U.S. spy chief since November 2021.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
The U.S. Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didn’t See Coming
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026