Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision that was subject to intense media scrutiny. The couple and their two children a
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry reacted to the US economic sanctions against Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
US to fund hypersonic missile development
American defense startup Castelion has raised more than $1 billion in new funding to accelerate the development and production of hypersonic weapons.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal
Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 mi
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
This Stock’s Up 60% and Is a Buy If You’re Bullish on U.S. Housing
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
U.S. bond yields are already surging again a day after Bessent’s debt-buyback plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
Bitcoin Rewarded 1 of 2 US Interventions. Bessent Just Promised More
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Tyson cuts 3,200 jobs and closes 3 beef plants as U.S. cattle herds shrink to their lowest level since the 1950s
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Bessent suggests Treasury could intervene again in bond market: ‘We have a big tool kit’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has made waves this week with his plan to at least double his department’s buybacks of longer-dated Treasury bonds.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
North Korea launches missiles, Seoul says, after Trump floats Kim meet
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South said, and Pyongyang mocked US "servant" Seoul, after President Donald Trump suggested he would meet Kim Jong Un this yea
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Arctic thaw turns into new test of Russian, Chinese and US power
For a long time, the Arctic was associated with the "dead land" of the North and was not considered a place suitable for economic activity or human life. Today, however, it is increasingly seen as a v
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
Max Lederer, longtime head of the US military news outlet, says his ‘philosophy of leadership’ differs from defense’sThe long-serving publisher of the Stars and Stripes could face an early dismissal j
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Tobacco companies helped flood the federal comment process that stalled menthol cigarette ban
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2022, nearly 250,000 public comments flooded in—a record response that led the Biden adminis
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
This is where pollen is forecast to surge in the US this fall
Ragweed is the biggest culprit of fall allergies - a single plant can produce up to a billion grains of irritating pollen that can travel hundreds of miles
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
US Beef Prices to Remain High Amid Historic Cattle Shortage
Beef prices continue to climb to record highs on the back of a 75-year low in America's cattle inventory.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Dem’s ‘sexist’ remark against cancer survivor provokes Republican to go scorched earth: ‘Guy’s got a problem’
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins calls Jon Ossoff's viral remark about White House aide Natalie Harp "sexist" and "misogynist."
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Walmart shares tumble on weakest US sales growth in six years, soft profit outlook
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry
Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026