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US to Impose Toughest Sanctions in History on Iran, Bessent Says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 20, 2026, that the United States plans to impose what he called the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran.The announcement came after President Donald Trump warned countries and businesses that help Iran could face serious economic consequences. Iran has rejected the planned measures and called the sanctions “economic terrorism.” US Announces Tougher…
Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure in Latest Kyiv Strikes
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 40 others. The strikes damaged apartment buildings, warehouses, a children's hospital and a school.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Russia had deliberately targeted critical infrastructure in the capital for the first time in several months. The attacks also disrupted electricity and…
Texas Student Exposes Rogue AI Hacking Attempt
A Texas computer science student uncovered what appeared to be a hacking attempt against an open-source software project, only to discover that an autonomous AI agent was behind the attack.He believed a human hacker had tried to insert malicious code into a GitHub project, but he learned instead that an artificial intelligence agent carried out the attack during a security…
The new kingmakers: cryptocurrency, AI, and betting firms are driving record spending on the 2026 midterm elections.
Corporate spending is reaching record levels in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting companies becoming major political donors. U.S. companies spent $517 million on House and Senate races during the 15 months through the end of the first quarter, according to data compiled by Public Citizen.The spending comes as lawmakers consider new rules for…
H1: Glencore Says Mining Mergers Face Greater Regulatory Scrutiny
Mining companies are facing closer regulatory scrutiny over major mergers as governments focus more on critical minerals, national security and reliable supplies. Glencore, Anglo American and Rio Tinto say the changing regulatory environment may slow deals, but it is not preventing major mining transactions. The companies say issues such as valuation, business strategy and shareholder support remain major challenges for…
Mexico Pushes Back on US Strawberry Dumping Ruling
Mexico has raised serious concerns over a preliminary U.S. Commerce Department ruling that found Mexican strawberry exporters sold strawberries in the United States below their normal value during the winter season.The ruling could affect thousands of Mexican strawberry growers and jobs linked to the industry. Mexico said it will continue challenging the findings as the case moves toward a final…
Bolivian Lawmakers Criticize Economy Minister in a Setback for Paz
Bolivia's Congress voted on August 18 to censure Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza, creating a new challenge for President Rodrigo Paz's government as it pushes economic reforms.The government says the vote did not meet the constitutional requirement for removing a minister and plans to challenge the decision before Bolivia's Constitutional Tribunal. Espinoza also said he would seek a review of…
Trump Names Nine Judicial Nominees Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump has announced nine new judicial nominees for federal district court seats in six Republican led states, as Republicans face a narrowing window to confirm judges before the November 3 midterm elections.The nominees include Oklahoma attorney Zach West, who supported a legal challenge involving taxpayer funded religious charter schools, and Alaska Magistrate Judge Kyle Reardon, who Trump selected…
Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Make Progress in the Alaskan Senate Race Introduction
Florida and Alaska delivered two sharply different results in Tuesday’s U.S. primary elections, creating new challenges and opportunities for both major parties ahead of the November midterms. In Florida, Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated better funded centrist candidate Alexander Vindman for the Democratic Senate nomination, while in Alaska, former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola advanced alongside Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.The…
Eight of the world’s most colourful buildings
Colour has played a major role in architecture for thousands of years, from pigments used on ancient surfaces to the painted temples, stained glass and decorative buildings that followed. Today, architects continue to use colour to give buildings a stronger identity and create distinctive experiences for the people who use them.A new book, Chromatic Architecture: The Craft of Colour in…
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H1: Glencore Says Mining Mergers Face Greater Regulatory Scrutiny
Mining companies are facing closer regulatory scrutiny over major mergers as governments…
Mexico Pushes Back on US Strawberry Dumping Ruling
Mexico has raised serious concerns over a preliminary U.S. Commerce Department ruling…
Eight of the world’s most colourful buildings
Colour has played a major role in architecture for thousands of years,…
Zhu Rongji Mourned in China After Former Premier Dies at 97
China has held a funeral for former Premier Zhu Rongji, one of…
British couple killed in Sifnos helicopter crash
Greek authorities have reported that a helicopter crash on the Greek island…
Hayden Panettiere: A life of hardships and success on screen
Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at the age of 36, spent the most of her life in the limelight, from her success as a child star to her leading parts…
