Swiss Watch Exports Stay Resilient in July Helped by U.S. Performance
Finance
wsj.com
20.08.2026
Trump officials worked with Iran on deportation lists as tensions exploded, emails reveal
Emails reveal that Iranian officials had significant influence over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were sent back to their home country in 2025, despite tensions between the countries
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Armenia is preparing to formalize peace with Azerbaijan in the next 5 years
The Armenian government is preparing to formalize peace with Azerbaijan, regulate relations with Turkey, develop strategic relations with the European Union, the United States, Iran, Georgia, and mult
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Did Tokyo pull its punches when protesting U.S. sanctions on ICC chief?
The wording of statements by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Foreign Ministry has spurred curiosity over whether language was softened to avoid a confrontation.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
North Korea fires possible ballistic missiles toward sea
The launch came hours after US President Trump announced plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year.
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Iran claims U.S. shifts to economic pressure after military approach fails
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Oil flows nearly tripled before US-Iran MoU expired, analysis shows
Some 374 million barrels of oil exited the Gulf during 60-day window covered by MoU, Kpler data shows.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Another medical action was held for trade union members
Within the framework of the "Worth to see" social project of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (AHIK), the next medical examination was organized in the "Absheron" health and recreation
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Trump wants to talk to Kim. North Korea’s leader has a big ask.
Will North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's demands — recognition of his country as a nuclear power and and end to the U.S.'s "hostile policy" — be palatable to Washington?
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal
The deportation of Iranians to a country whose government has a pattern of violent persecution against women, religious minorities and political dissidents has drawn significant criticism from human r
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
Strait of Hormuz may become less critical to global energy trade, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will play a less important role in global trade in the future.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
South Korea estimates the DPRK's nuclear arsenal at 80-120 warheads
South Korea estimates the nuclear arsenal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at 80-120 warheads, which is significantly higher than the figure announced by US President Donald Trump (
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Aragchi said that Trump's "economic war" will bring more defeats to the United States
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
US Dollar Price Forecast: Falling Treasury Yields Sink DXY as EUR/USD Breaks Higher
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have forged with the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea in his first t
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
US commercial oil reserves are 428 mln. approached the barrel
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
The bond market swings back to worries and knocks US stocks lower
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Exchange rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (20.08.2026)
According to the official exchange rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the exchange rate of the US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000 manats.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
The time to defend the International Criminal Court is now
Despite reticence to confront destabilizing U.S. behavior, there are risks to Japan's interests and wider support for the ICC should it choose not to firmly respond.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026