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
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