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U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the toughest sanctions against Iran and called on China to join the pressure. Beijing purchases more than 80% of Iran’s oil.
U. S. national debt reached $40.048 trillion amid rising spending and interest payments. Budget watchdog groups are warning of a debt crisis.
Kim Yo Jong called the joint exercises provocative despite their reduction. She also denied contacts between Kim Jong Un and Trump.
Trump said that the most devastating economic operation against Iran was being prepared. He threatened countries that would help Tehran with consequences.
Each night, 15–20 tankers pass through the corridor, transporting around 10 million barrels of oil. The operation supports global supplies.
The UN Secretary-General expressed serious concern over US sanctions against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seyé. The UN called the ICC a pillar of international justice.
Kim Yo Jong called Zelenskyy's statement about the possible deployment of 50,000 troops to Russia groundless. In 2024, North Korea sent approximately 14,000 military personnel.
Trump said the situation with Iran was good and that talks had been suspended. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key flashpoint.
Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.
Trump said an agreement had been reached with Canada and postponed the 50% tariffs for three days. He also mentioned the possible revival of Keystone XL.
U. S. President Donald Trump published an image in which the Strait of Hormuz is marked as a "New U.S. Territory." He called the idea "excellent," stating that the United States controls the strait through a blockade.
U. S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, calling her a "fake journalist" and urging her to shut up.
More and more U. S. congressional staffers are relying on generative AI to prepare bills. However, this is leading to errors.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent message, calling the exchange “very positive.” This came after Trump ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea.
China's leader is unlikely to travel to New York to attend the UN General Assembly in September, but will meet with Trump on September 24. Sources report that he will spend three days in the United States, while China's Foreign Ministry is not commenting on the information.
Negotiations between the United States and Canada have stalled over disagreements regarding auto tariffs, with Canada insisting on a reduction to 10%, while the United States is calling for 15%. The deadline for the new tariffs expires on August 19, and Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
The Trump administration suspended work on a border security project in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The decision was made after criticism from environmentalists and a lawsuit over possible harm to nature.
The Trump administration has cut its biosecurity team, but is now analyzing AI risks related to the creation of pathogens. Specialists are studying billions of antibody mutations to protect against pandemics and biological attacks.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that Iran must capitulate and confirmed the existence of a direct communication channel with the IRGC. He emphasized that he is in no hurry to end the conflict.
U. S. President Donald Trump said he would bomb Oman if it gets in the way of American efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. This came after the end of a 60-day period of peace talks with Iran without any concrete agreements.
U. S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner met with the Israeli prime minister to unblock Trump's plan. Netanyahu publicly rejected the deal, despite Hamas agreeing to disarm.
South Korea is reviewing Trump's comments about scaling back joint exercises, hoping for substantive negotiations. Pyongyang has not yet responded, while experts warn of possible high costs.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs to help businesses after a magnitude 7. 4 earthquake claimed the lives of 289 people. The United States allocated $26.5 million in aid to rebuild the affected regions.
The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain are outraged by the lack of a U. S. strategy toward Iran and Trump's inconsistency. Some states question the advisability of hosting U.S. military bases.
Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened only on its command and advised Trump to accept the reality of defeat. Due to restrictions on vessel traffic, oil shipments have sharply declined; in particular, only two vessels passed through on August 14.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that Washington is capable of completely destroying Iran but does not want to do so. Instead, the United States is strengthening economic sanctions against Tehran.
U. S. President Donald Trump showed an AI-generated video in which he walks with George Washington in a nonexistent ballroom. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of this $400 million ballroom.
The Trump administration has asked the U. S. Supreme Court for permission to build a $400 million ballroom. An appeals court previously blocked the project due to the lack of congressional approval.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.