US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity
Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Retail sales slump in July. Cheaper gas and Amazon Prime hangover are the chief culprits.
Sales at U.S. retailers fell in July for the first time in 14 months, but not because the economy sputtered. Americans spent less at gas stations because of lower oil prices and they bought less onlin
Finance
marketwatch.com
14.08.2026
Strong wind will blow tomorrow - WARNING
A strong wind will blow in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as in some regions on August 15.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Uzbekistan, US-based Gulf Oil set course for joint investment projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
U.S. national debt about to reach bleak $40 trillion milestone — and it’s likely hit $50 trillion soon
Bank of America’s chief equity strategist Michael Hartnett, expects that debt milestone will be reached by 2029. That’s creating some preferences for stocks over bonds.
Finance
marketwatch.com
14.08.2026
Azerbaijan has resumed the supply of apples to Syria and the Maldives
In January-June of this year, 47 thousand 868 tons of apples worth 38.95 million US dollars were sent abroad from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
US nuclear negotiator Ernest Moniz: ‘Iran has the home-court advantage’
The architect of the 2015 deal with Tehran on how to prevent a new Middle East arms race
Finance
ft.com
14.08.2026
Bitcoin Price Risks 30% Dip As US 30-Year Bond Yield Hits 25-Year High
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
US firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke’ threats thrived
Exclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trump’s executive order, as those that didn’tConservative backlash was supposed to put an end to the diversity, inclusi
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Donald Trump to give speech on crime and safety during New York visit – US politics live
President visiting police academy in Long Island as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of November midterms Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
World
npr.org
14.08.2026
Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
OpenAI Reportedly Hits $40 Billion Run Rate While Its Revenue Chief Walks Out
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Data
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
World
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them
Human-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.
Tech
wired.com
14.08.2026
American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after 9 months in captivity
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officialsAn American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, hi
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Vanguard Is Bullish on Developed Markets Outside the U.S. -- But How Can You Buy Them? These 2 ETFs Can Help.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October freed, his organization says
An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."
World
cbsnews.com
14.08.2026
The US dollar is caught between 2 competing forces
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026