US Treasury buyback briefly eases bond rout, but debt worries persist
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Why Europe can’t escape the fallout from $40 trillion US debt woes
War and Big Tech's AI dreams are only making the global fight for capital more intense.
Politics
politico.eu
20.08.2026
Mexico Turns to Unusual Tactic in Growing Fight Over ICE Deaths
The country's foreign minister said three U.S. counties in particular were working with Mexico as it investigates 17 deaths.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Absolutely no way I abused children, ex-snooker star Dott tells trial
A former world snooker champion has denied sexually abusing two children, branding the allegations “disgusting”.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
Iran Hits Back at Trump’s Threat of a ‘Crushing’ Economic ‘D-Day’ Campaign
Iran rejects Trump’s threat of sweeping economic warfare as U.S.-Iran talks remain stalled and the nearly six-month war enters a new phase.
World
time.com
20.08.2026
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the
World
cbsnews.com
20.08.2026
"Sabah" has signed a contract with Michael Ertal, a basketball player from the USA
Another basketball player joined the "Sabah" team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Driver shortages, booming exports reshape US-Mexico freight market
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
The biggest loser from the Treasury’s latest buyback plan: The U.S. dollar. Here’s why.
An important pain threshold has been crossed, one currency-market expert warns.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
Denny’s hopes its new catering service will be a ‘grand slam’ and turn around struggling chain
The diner chain, which has over 1,200 locations across the U.S., has struggled since the pandemic with declining numbers of customers and higher food costs
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision that was subject to intense media scrutiny. The couple and their two children a
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry reacted to the US economic sanctions against Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
US to fund hypersonic missile development
American defense startup Castelion has raised more than $1 billion in new funding to accelerate the development and production of hypersonic weapons.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal
Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 mi
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
This Stock’s Up 60% and Is a Buy If You’re Bullish on U.S. Housing
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
U.S. bond yields are already surging again a day after Bessent’s debt-buyback plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.
Finance
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
Bitcoin Rewarded 1 of 2 US Interventions. Bessent Just Promised More
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Tyson cuts 3,200 jobs and closes 3 beef plants as U.S. cattle herds shrink to their lowest level since the 1950s
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026