Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.
Finance
marketwatch.com
16.08.2026
Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Angels in America review – Tony Kushner’s five-hour fever dream predicts and reflects the US at 250
King’s theatre, EdinburghPeople, ideas and scenes wash over each other in Ivo van Hove’s masterly staging at the Edinburgh international festivalCould Tony Kushner’s sprawling fever-dream of a play no
Culture
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Information about the "invisible" plane, which the United States kept secret for 14 years, was released
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
The weather will be windy on Absheron beaches tomorrow
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.
The administration is veering wildly in its response to the national security implications of A.I. as China, America’s main technological and military rival, charges ahead.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.08.2026
University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
Molendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling illA UK university spinout behind a rapid bacterial water testing kit is planning
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
The Fair Hill Five: horse racing’s bizarre transatlantic betting coup – explained
Four horses with little record of success suddenly won in the US. A seemingly coordinated betting operation across London did too – and now racing authorities want answersTo understand why horse racin
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Why Bitcoin is Falling Despite US Stocks Hitting Record Highs
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
16.08.2026
German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
16.08.2026
Australia’s Lani Pallister topples 800m freestyle queen Katie Ledecky at Pan Pacs
Pallister sets new championship record with time of 8:06.10Result ends Ledecky’s streak of 13 international 800m gold medals Australia’s Lani Pallister dealt US great Katie Ledecky her first 800m free
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump — FT poll
Democrats lead Republicans on economy just months ahead of midterm elections
Finance
ft.com
16.08.2026
CENTCOM has changed the map of the Middle East
The Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) has changed the map of the region in the sharing of the team's Middle East trip.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Senators are concerned about service conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
Democrats in the US Congress Senate have demanded a report from Pentagon chief Pete Hegsett on the service conditions of military personnel on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Singapore Inc hopes AI access will stop finance high-flyers moving to Hong Kong
Close relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-state
Finance
ft.com
16.08.2026
The head of CENTCOM has completed his 10-day visit to the countries of the Middle East
Brad Cooper, head of the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM), has completed his 10-day visit to the countries of the Middle East.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
The President of Colombia asked Trump to stop the high customs duties
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked US President Donald Trump to stop high customs duties on Colombian goods.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake
Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar
South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026