US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 15 people involved in a network allegedly shipping cocaine from Ecuador through Mexico to the U.S. The operation uses Ecuador-based fishing vessels to transfer cocaine
World
abcnews.com
21.08.2026
U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries
The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.
World
npr.org
18.08.2026
US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran
Energy prices have been high since the US-Israel war with Iran began and the strait of Hormuz was blockedUS gas prices this month are so far the highest ever recorded for August as peace talks between
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
World
npr.org
15.08.2026
US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
US Escalation with Iran is ‘pointless’, warns former US diplomat
As US-Iran clashes escalate, former US Ambassador to UAE Barbara Leaf warns escalation is ‘fairly pointless’.
World
aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
The US says it intercepted an Iranian 'surprise attack' on US forces as fears rise of wider war.
World
aljazeera.com
29.07.2026
Carney says Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failed trade negotiations
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses", after hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took ef
World
france24.com
22.08.2026
War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran
The US Treasury Secretary, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris MillerThe Trump administration is facing criticism over reports that a US navy aircraft carri
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
World
cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
U.S. Army phases out new drone battalion, despite being far behind in drone race
The U.S. Army decided to phase out a new drone battalion set up earlier this year to help the U.S. catch up in its use of the crucial technology. The decision to shut it down came amid tension between
World
cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban
FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans.
Tech
arstechnica.com
21.08.2026
Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China launched seasonal container service to Europe via Russia's Arctic Northern Sea Route, raising U.S. concerns over the Polar Silk Road strategy.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Iran says "we're watching your every move" to United States
Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee head Ebrahim Azizi warned the United States on Thursday that Tehran is "watching" Washington's "every move," as tensions rose again following US Presid
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independen
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
U.S. oil companies sign some of the first deals with Venezuela since Maduro's capture
Venezuela's oil minister and a top state-owned oil company executive visited Houston this week, signing some of their first contracts with U.S. companies since the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro.
World
npr.org
20.08.2026
U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court
The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Amid the Iran war, the U.S. has pivoted it's geopolitical attention away from Asia
A decade ago, the U.S. was still in its "pivot to Asia." Today, as conflicts in the Middle East suck up American military resources, analysts say that pivot is over — or never really began.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026