Trump Has Abandoned His Role as Stock Market Cheerleader
Finance
barrons.com
18.08.2026
Trump called the Strait of Hormuz the new territory of the United States
US President Donald Trump published a photo of the Strait of Hormuz and called it the new territory of the United States.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?
The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'
Trump threatened to bomb Oman and demanded Iran's surrender as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expired with no deal over the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
Trump released a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as US territory - PHOTO
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
AI phobia is America’s new consensus
Trump is uncharacteristically deaf to voter fears over the technology
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ show Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed
After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, to discuss North Korea and bilateral and global issues.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tzar warns
Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Oman
Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
World
time.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s approval rating falls to the lowest of his presidency, new poll finds
Just 33 percent of respondents said they approved of Donald Trump’s performance in the White House
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Socialist insurgency storms Trump’s backyard, with pro-Israel Democrats in crosshairs
DSA-endorsed Oliver Larkin challenges Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida's 25th District primary as the Democratic Party's left-center civil war heats up.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
Alaska Was Safe Trump Territory. Now Republicans Are on Defense
Trump won Alaska by double digits in 2016, 2020 and 2024. But this year, Republicans face tough Senate and governor's races.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Xi, Putin, Kim Flex Muscles in Pacific as Trump Pulls Last Aircraft Carrier
"The absence of a carrier group means Washington has lost its key power projection tool," one expert told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
The United States and North Korea could be edging back toward direct communication, while creating separation with South Korea by cutting down on joint military exercises. US President Donald Trump an
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor
A federal appeals court found the Justice Department unlawfully bypassed Senate confirmation to install Sigal Chattah as Nevada's top prosecutor.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrenderBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen again after the two-month window t
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
The U.S. president called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Trump’s cuts to South Korean drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asia
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026