What Big Mac Index says about Azerbaijan’s manat?
The Big Mac Index of The Economist assesses the manat 31.4% undervalued against the US dollar in terms of purchasing power parity, compared to 36.8% one year ago. The balance of Azerbaijan for the per
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Growth was observed in the US and Asian stock markets
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and vows sanctions against any nation helping Tehran
Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'
Critics slammed the Trump administration over its surprise pull-back from the planned drills with South Korea, stressing that the move is yet another example of the US turning its back on its allies,
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
Top US law firms hit by backlash over ‘crazy’ hiring of first-year students
Wall Street firms are recruiting ever-earlier drawing concern from students and executives
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
Hayden Panettiere death latest: US drug agency joins investigation into Heroes star’s death
An incident report states that the boyfriend of the ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star turned over a ‘bag of medication’ to police
Culture
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain: reports
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK after living in the US for over six years, according to reports. The former senior royals will reportedly live in a private residence.
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Fine-particle pollution may undermine plants' ability to absorb carbon and conserve water
Researchers at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have discovered that fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) significantly impairs plants' ability to use water efficientl
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Cats likely identify one another using fatty acids in urine, research shows
The team's findings were published in the online edition of U.S. scientific journal Current Biology on Wednesday.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
5 US citizens died as a result of a helicopter crash in Kenya
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’As the US national debt climbed past $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, and the war
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Head of the Central Bank of Iran: The US has not yet opened our frozen funds
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” w
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Trump does not approve of large-scale military exercises against the DPRK
US President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of large-scale military exercises against the DPRK because he has established friendly relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
XP Inc. (XP) Beat Estimates. Is a U.S. Banking Operation Growth or Distraction?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Two students killed, seven injured after car strikes university cycling team in Tennessee
Milligan University said 11 members of its cycling team were on a morning training ride when they were hit by a driver
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Reporters and military duo held at gunpoint by security at US space force base
Officers reportedly believed invitees were trying to make unauthorized entry on to Vandenberg base in CaliforniaFive news reporters and two members of the military who were invited to an event at Vand
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government
Retirement of longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes comes amid push from Trump administration for editorial control.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026