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
A private company will protect US oil facilities in the Middle East from UAVs
A private company will protect US oil facilities in the Middle East.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Vance: It is difficult to predict how long Iran will withstand the economic pressure of the United States
US Vice President Jay D. Vance said that it is difficult to predict how long Tehran can continue the economic pressure campaign announced by Washington against Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Trump: The US had no choice but to attack Iran
US President Donald Trump said that Washington had no choice but to attack Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up
The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological arms-race. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer i
World
nbcnews.com
21.08.2026
A plane collided with a helicopter in the United States
A light-engine plane collided with a police helicopter at the Carlisle airport in Pennsylvania, USA.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
US places sanctions on 10 people over alleged Hezbollah cash-smuggling ring
Courier network carried millions of dollars in cash to Lebanon on commercial flights, treasury department saysThe US treasury department announced sanctions on Thursday against 10 people it says forme
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction
US economic restrictions have strained the island's already fragile economy, prompting blackouts and medical shortages.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Players welcome record $108m US Open prize fund and will not stage protests
Total prize pool for tournament will be $108mPlayers guaranteed $140,000 for making first roundThe world’s leading tennis players have welcomed the US Open’s announcement of a 20% increase in prize mo
Sport
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Iran's ultimatum from the US to its allies: They must either support Washington or face sanctions
US economic pressure on Iran reduces the likelihood of a resumption of large-scale military operations.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
US military personnel to get time off for GTA VI
A U.S. Army infantry division at Fort Stewart in Georgia is offering soldiers an unusual incentive: four days of leave to play Grand Theft Auto VI if they agree to extend their military contracts for
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Map Shows Record LGBTQ+ Growth Across US as Support for Community Drops
LGBTQ+ identification has reached a record high across the U.S. according to HRC, even as support for some issues has slipped.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
The United States has imposed sanctions against representatives and companies of Cuba and Ecuador
The United States imposed sanctions on three representatives of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with Peoples (ICAP), the Cuban Ministry of Construction and eight legal entities associated with the c
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Extreme rain shifts toward larger, less frequent storms across eastern US
Extreme precipitation events are among the most damaging natural disasters and a major concern in our changing climate. In the U.S., since 1980, the most destructive events alone have caused more than
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
First group of US deportees, out of an expected 1,200, arrive in Liberia
Liberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026