Thai woman jailed in Myanmar for immigration offense may face US diplomat murder trial
It's not clear whether she has been formally charged with murder, or even whether a murder investigation is still ongoing, a lawyer said
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups
Palestine Action's Huda Ammori says Trump's penalties should be a 'wake-up call' for UK to lift ban on the group.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
US ready to negotiate Iran nuclear program issue
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
America’s summer Covid surge is producing new symptoms. Here’s what to look out for
Coronavirus levels are now growing or likely growing in all but two states
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Iran sends letter to UN Security Council on US “economic terrorism”
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown
Consumer spending soared in the second quarter. A repeat is unlikely.
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
US inflation remains sticky in July
Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran consults with Central Asian countries on US deal
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now
A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.
Politics
npr.org
26.08.2026
US issues sanctions against UK-based direct action group Palestine Action
US labels group ‘global terrorist’ as its legal challenge against proscription in UK nears supreme court hearingThe US has issued sanctions against the UK-based direct action organisation Palestine
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing
Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping 'safe' in the Strait of Hormuz.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to hack NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate
The FBI has seized domains associated with a botnet that allowed Chinese-backed hackers to breach several U.S. government departments.
Tech
techcrunch.com
26.08.2026
The ugly math on interest expenses, yields and the $40 trillion U.S. national debt
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Plan to Calm the Bond Market Could Have Unintended Consequences for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
US to conduct trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan
The United States will conduct a trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.08.2026
One Of Singapore's Largest REITs Plans To Sell 40% Of Its U.S. Data Centers
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
On a roll: Canada trade war could hike toilet paper costs for Americans
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect September 8
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
QAnon conspiracy theories continue to haunt US politics 10 years later
Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some government officials have turned to QAnon for inspiration
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why?
The US decision leaves three nations - Cuba, Iran and North Korea - on its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' blacklist.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026