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
Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reservesDonald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela, saying the US will have “majority” control
World
theguardian.com
29.08.2026
Bessent says a ‘disorderly yen’ would risk higher U.S. rates
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to spell out how much the U.S. deployed in a late July yen intervention.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.08.2026
Trump Says New Venezuelan Oil Deal Will 'Substantially Lower' Gas Prices
Trump touts a historic Venezuela oil deal that he says more than doubles U.S. reserves and will lower gas prices.
Politics
newsweek.com
29.08.2026
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
Former Dbacks Closer: Ketel Marte Benefits From MLB's Double Standard
A former Dbacks pitcher believes Ketel Marte was extended more sympathy than an American-born peer would be in the same situation.
Sport
newsweek.com
29.08.2026
Trump may have rebranded it as Lake America but US residents can’t stop googling its old name
The executive action comes as trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa collapse, prompting 50 percent US tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
World
independent.co.uk
29.08.2026
With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk
Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism
Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Woman accused of defacing WWII Memorial with spray paint indicted by federal grand jury
US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro called the World War II Memorial vandalism a "despicable attack" as Melissa Farris was formally indicted on two federal counts.
Politics
foxnews.com
28.08.2026
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
World
bbc.co.uk
28.08.2026
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in a detention center about 200 miles from New Orleans.
Tech
wired.com
28.08.2026
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
World
bbc.co.uk
28.08.2026
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Oil Giant Chevron Is Said to Be in Talks to Expand in Venezuela
Chevron, the second largest U.S. oil company, is building on its wager to remain in Venezuela, where it already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s oil production.
Politics
nytimes.com
28.08.2026
$42 Million Abu Ghraib Jury Verdict Is Overturned on Appeal
A Fourth Circuit panel ordered the case to be dismissed, citing a new Supreme Court ruling limiting the ability of foreign citizens to sue in U.S. court.
Politics
nytimes.com
28.08.2026
Brain Eating Amoeba US Map: Historical Data Shows States Impacted
There have been 173 cases of the deadly amoeba in the U.S., with only four people surviving.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
Trump Announces New US Space Academy to Match West Point, Air Force
Trump unveils U.S. Space Academy, saying it will train the next generation for missions to Mars and beyond.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
Trump calls for creation of a "space academy" to train future NASA leaders
"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."
Tech
arstechnica.com
28.08.2026