Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires
Iran's more offensive posture follows Trump's comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?
As Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills
Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations
US president’s remarks follow talks between Gulf state and Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
In Absheron, a man died as a result of his foot being trapped in a quarry
In Absheron, a man died as a result of his foot being trapped in a quarry.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
US actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere's death was announced by her father in a statement to US network ABC news. The actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes."
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
All you need to know about the US Open Tennis - live on Sky Sports!
When is the US Open? Does Jack Draper need to qualify for the US Open? Is Emma Raducanu playing? Who will win at Flushing Meadows? Key questions ahead of the last Grand Slam of 2026 - watch live from
Sport
skysports.com
17.08.2026
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report
A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlet ABC News, but did not provide further details of her death.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’
Diego Garcia supports U.S. carrier strike groups and supply chains after an Iranian strike on Bahrain forced the Pentagon to shift logistics.
World
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
The last US aircraft carrier in Asia is heading to the Middle East
The US is sending the USS George Washington aircraft carrier from the western Pacific Ocean to the Middle East. It will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for about nine months.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea
US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
The storm caused flooding and deaths in the United States
At least seven people died as a result of the storm and flooding in the US state of Indiana.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for interest rates.
Finance
marketwatch.com
17.08.2026
England's Whaley wins US Amateur Championship to book spot at The Open
Doncaster-born golfer Jack Whaley defeated American Jay Leng Jr in a gruelling 36-hole final on Sunday to claim a sensational US Amateur Championship victory and book his place at The Open next year.
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.08.2026
Media: Iran may use fitness app to track US soldiers
Iran's military may use publicly available data from the training app Strava to collect activity data of US military personnel at bases in the Middle East.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Canadian business braced for 50% US tariffs
US-Canada trade talks go down to the wire, plus Japanese growth figures and a UK inflation update
Finance
ft.com
16.08.2026
Iran will not allow the US to resume its bases in the Middle East
Iran will not allow US military bases in the Middle East to resume operations.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy
Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026