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
America’s jalapeño salmonella outbreak isn’t over
Salmonella is responsible for an average of 1.35 million infections in the U.S. each year
Health
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Bessent believes that the data on the US national debt do not reflect reality
The US Finance Ministry believes that the data on the country's public debt reaching a record level - 40 trillion dollars do not fully reflect the real situation.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Weary U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Alcaraz to make comeback at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz will make his comeback from a wrist injury at the US Open as he seeks to defend his title at Flushing Meadows.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
The United States will sell $4.5 billion worth of military equipment to Qatar
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of military equipment worth $4.5 billion to Qatar under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
First group of Trump’s third-country deportees arrive in Liberia from US
The Liberia-U.S. deal is expected to mark some of the largest third-country deportations resulting from the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spendi
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
When Will Super El Niño Hit US States? Map Shows Predictions
A strengthening super El Niño is expected to become the dominant driver of U.S. weather during the coming months.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Scott Bessent will announce the next steps of the United States against Iran on August 24
US Finance Minister Scott Bessent is planning to hold a press conference on August 24 on Washington's next measures against Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Meta brings Pocket, an app that lets you vibe-code and share games, to US users
Meta is bringing Pocket, its experimental AI-powered app for creating and sharing interactive games, to users across the U.S. after quietly testing it in Brazil.
Tech
techcrunch.com
20.08.2026
New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
US man sentenced to 77 years for child sexual abuse charges tied to online extremist group
Kyle Spitze of Tennessee faced federal charges for targeting girls online as part of ‘764 network’ investigated by FBIA 27-year-old Tennessee man described by the US justice department as a “nihilisti
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP plannedYou could pin the US’s staggering $40tn in government debt to Donald Trump’s Keystone Cops-styl
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Two emerging tick viruses that can be deadly are spreading in the US
Heartland virus and Bourbon virus, which are transmitted by lone star ticks, have killed at least seven people in the US
Science
newscientist.com
20.08.2026
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
US national debt hits record high
The United States’ national debt has reached a record $40 trillion, doubling from around $20 trillion in 2017. The milestone highlights the growing gap between federal spending and government revenue.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from UnescoThe Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas extraction across the US is set to bri
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026