U.S. gains new leverage over global oil market as Venezuela factor reshapes OPEC dynamics
Azerbaijan
trend.az
29.08.2026
Venezuela deal gives US new oil leverage amid wars in Iran and Ukraine
The United States has reached a major oil agreement with Caracas that would give American interests control over part of Venezuela’s enormous crude reserves, President Donald Trump said, describing th
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
29.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit
The defence ministry said it had successfully launched the missile on Friday
World
independent.co.uk
29.08.2026
US military seizes drug-trafficking vessel in estern Pacific
US military forces have seized and sunk a vessel in the eastern Pacific that was allegedly being used in the interests of an Ecuadorian drug cartel, after detaining and inspecting its crew.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
29.08.2026
Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging
Gulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Venezuela, US strike historic $100 billion oil investment deal
Venezuela has announced that it has reached a "historic agreement" with the US government aimed at restoring and rebuilding strategic infrastructure in the country’s hydrocarbon industry and promoting
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
29.08.2026
What’s in the US-Venezuela ‘biggest oil deal in world history?’
US President Donald Trump has claimed the US and Venezuela have reached the ‘biggest oil deal in world history’.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Trump's Greenland threats cast a shadow on Iceland's vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks
Voters in Iceland are heading to the polls to decide whether the country should resume long-stalled negotiations on becoming a member of the European Union and they are doing so in the shadow of U.S.
World
abcnews.com
29.08.2026
Risk of a new age of financial repression is rising
The idea of pushing US government bonds down the throats of investors is being taken increasingly seriously
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
US campaign to isolate Iran closes in on Dubai
Gulf city has for decades served as an offshore hub for Iranian financial services, trade and access to global markets that the regime needs
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
Airbus seeks US space unit sale as it shifts to European-built satellites
Potential disposal comes after company announced deal with Leonardo and Thales
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
Roll up, tumble down! The show that imagines the US as a collapsing circus – in pictures
At the newly reopened King’s theatre in Edinburgh, as part of the international festival, Geoff Sobelle’s Clown Show is a dizzying whirl through US historyClown Show review – the American dream explod
Culture
theguardian.com
29.08.2026
Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns
According to a Gallup Korea poll released Friday, 65% of those surveyed said that South Korea should have its own nuclear weapons, while 30% are opposed to the idea.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.08.2026
US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies
US Justice Department clarifies that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Iran lashes out at U.S. sanctions amid economic toll at home
Annual inflation in Iran hit 66% last month, triggering concern among the leadership that more financial pain could spark unrest at home.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as U.S. midterms loom.
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court
The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Trump says US to take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil
The president says the countries’ joint venture will lower petrol prices for Americans
Finance
ft.com
29.08.2026
Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade
Iran's IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026