Venezuela’s Oil Revival Accelerates as U.S. Majors Push Trump’s New Energy Order
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
The Pentagon allocated 22.9 billion dollars for the production of Tomahawk missiles
The US Department of Defense has signed a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon, part of RTX, for the accelerated production of Tomahawk cruise missiles for the country's Navy.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Flipping the kill switch: I survived 72 hours without US tech
The EU wants to decrease reliance on American technology. Here's what happened when a POLITICO reporter tried to live and work without it.
Politics
politico.eu
17.08.2026
US tech stock correction likely, warn ECB economists
Boom-bust pattern could become ‘question of financial stability’ for euro area, central bank team writes in blog post
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
Anomalous quantum oscillations reveal new physics in a topological insulator
A study has been published in Nature Communications that identifies an unusual regime of quantum oscillations in a three-dimensional topological insulator. The results show that, when subjected to tem
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
"Reuters": Iran is moving from a defense policy to an offensive strategy
Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to offensive amid the lack of progress in efforts to reach an agreement with the United States on a final cessation of hostilities.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Still Muted by Affordability Concerns
Finance
wsj.com
17.08.2026
US home builder sentiment ticks up in August but remains weak overall
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
Senior Iranian official: If diplomatic contacts with the US fail, Tehran will increase tensions in the region
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
US awards Raytheon $22.9B Tomahawk deal as Trump dismisses weapons stockpile concerns
The Department of War awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production as Trump dismisses weapons stockpile concerns.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
The stock market is driving the economy in one major way
The wealth effect of higher equity prices has enabled U.S. consumers to continue spending even when changes in disposable income suggested recessions might be possible
Finance
marketwatch.com
17.08.2026
SEPAH denied Trump's statements about secret negotiations
The representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Hussain Mohebi talks with IRGC representatives through the US President Donald Trump's behind-the-scenes channel on war-relat
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trad
World
euronews.com
17.08.2026
Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England
After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
17.08.2026
Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war
President issues threat to ‘bomb the shit out of them’ after previously threatening Gulf ally in MayDonald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of his effort to end the US-I
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Boeing Stock Wobbles After U.S. Army Grounds Apache Helicopters
Finance
barrons.com
17.08.2026
Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
US president cites Seoul's reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea's leader as reasons.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart
Trump deemed the MoU 'over' within a month of it being signed, as the two sides traded attacks despite a 'ceasefire'.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026