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US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network

The US Treasury labels Lebanon-based group 'an extension' of the IRGC's Quds Force and takes aim at financing.

World aljazeera.com 21.08.2026

First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection

The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.

World cbsnews.com 21.08.2026

Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily

The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.

World npr.org 21.08.2026

What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?

Meat producer closes facilities in Utah and Iowa as beef prices rise for consumers amid historic cattle shortageTyson Foods, the largest meatpacking company in the US, announced last week that it is c

Finance theguardian.com 21.08.2026

First 20 migrants deported from US arrives in Liberia under new 'entirely humanitarian' deal

Authorities in Monrovia announced on Tuesday the country would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year.

World euronews.com 21.08.2026

Iran labels California its ‘new territory’ against Trump's argument on Hormuz claim

An official Iranian social media account has labeled California the “new territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran” in response to US President Donald Trump portraying the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S

Azerbaijan azernews.az 21.08.2026

Taiwan, Japan and U.S. encouraged to cooperate more on tech

At a recent conference in Tokyo, officials from the U.S. and Taiwan noted the need to work together.

World japantimes.co.jp 21.08.2026

First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after US ends TPS program

The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians

World abcnews.com 21.08.2026

US Open Mixed Doubles Championship: Who's playing and what's the format?

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will headline an all-star field confirmed to compete in the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship - live on Sky Sports.

Sport skysports.com 21.08.2026

US Army to shut down unit in Europe focused on drone warfare in latest shakeup

Decision comes despite the Iran war showing the need for the U.S. to learn lessons about drone warfare from Ukraine

World independent.co.uk 21.08.2026

Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘economic terrorism’ after he vows to crush it with sanctions

Over 750 members of the US military have been injured since the Iran war began

World independent.co.uk 21.08.2026

The price of Azerbaijani oil approaches 97 dollars

The price of 1 barrel of "Azeri Light" brand oil on the world market increased by 1.2 US dollars or 1.26% to 96.68 US dollars.

Azerbaijan report.az 21.08.2026

US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage

The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea

World abcnews.com 21.08.2026

US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage

The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea

World independent.co.uk 21.08.2026

US re-designates Hezbollah as terrorist group

The United States Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) re-designated Lebanon's Hezbollah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on Thursday, "for service to the Iranian regi

Azerbaijan azernews.az 21.08.2026

Vance: Bessent's plan would allow the US economy to grow faster than the debt

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is implementing a plan that will allow the country's economy to grow faster than the national debt.

Azerbaijan report.az 21.08.2026

Kim Jong Un’s sister mocks South Korea as U.S. ‘puppet’ over drill cutback

Kim Yo Jong drew attention to Seoul's inability to protest even as U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed the two countries' joint military drills.

World japantimes.co.jp 21.08.2026

Middle East live: Hormuz shipping traffic falls as Iran-US talks stall

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Thursday, with just seven commodity vessels crossing the vital waterway, as heightened security risks and stalled US-Iran peace talks dete

World france24.com 21.08.2026

US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign

The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and gro

World france24.com 21.08.2026

US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials

An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.

World bbc.co.uk 21.08.2026