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Bahrain
Trump Announces Crushing Economic Warfare Against Iran and its Allies | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
August 20, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
News of Bahrain
Email: online@newsofbahrain.com Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced what he called...
Asia
China
U.S. pushes allies, China to back Trump's economic war on Iran
August 20, 2026 07:33 PM EDT
The Hindu.
U.S. Treasury Secretary urges allies and China to support Trump's economic campaign against Iran as tensions escalate.
Asia
Iran
Trump's economic war on Iran signals reluctance for another fight- Moneycontrol.com
August 21, 2026 10:41 AM EDT
Moneycontrol
As Washington threatens unprecedented financial pressure, Tehran may see a president determined to avoid a return to full-scale war.
Asia
Iran
Iran condemns Trump's new sanctions, calls them 'economic terrorism,' 'crimes against humanity' | Today News
August 20, 2026 01:03 PM EDT
Mint.
Trump warned of sweeping economic consequences for any country that provided what he called “any type of lifeline to Iran”
Asia
Iran
China pushes back against Trump's 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Iran
August 20, 2026 06:52 AM EDT
Anadolu Ajansı.
Beijing urges Washington, Tehran to end their conflict, which has affected global oil supplies, through diplomatic means | Anadolu
Asia
Israel
With ICC sanctions, Trump wants to make the world safe for war criminals | Kenneth Roth
August 21, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
The Guardian.
The US is engaged in a lawless quest to protect American and Israeli officials
Asia
Israel
Trump's Latin America allies open arms to Israel
August 15, 2026 07:35 AM EDT
Deutsche Welle
While ongoing military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have largely isolated Israel globally, Latin America's authoritarian right sees an opening for a strategic alliance.
Asia
Japan
US sanctions International Criminal Court president, Treasury Department website shows
August 18, 2026 01:25 PM EDT
Arab News.
WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Tomoko Akane, a Japanese judge who is president of the International Criminal Court, according to the US Treasury Department website. The move is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign against The Hague-based court, which was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. The US is not a member of the court.
Asia
Japan
Asian allies stress 'critical' US cooperation as Trump slashes Korea drills
August 18, 2026 08:41 AM EDT
Channel News Asia
Japan's calls for cooperation came after US President Donald Trump downsized military drills with South Korea, praised his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and lashed out at Seoul for not helping Washington fight Iran.
Asia
North Korea
World: Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
August 20, 2026 04:26 AM EDT
New Vision.
Trump told reporters at the White House it was important to "get along" with Kim, adding in an unusually precise assessment that Pyongyang now had 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.
Asia
Palestine
US envoy Huckabee tells Israeli settlers not to take Palestinian Americans' land
August 20, 2026 07:57 AM EDT
Free Malaysia Today
Israeli settlers began encircling homes in Qusra on Aug 9 in what rights groups described as an attempt to seize privately owned Palestinian land, drawing international condemnation.
Asia
South Korea
Anxiety grips Pacific allies as Trump pulls back
August 19, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
Los Angeles Times
President Trump's move to curtail military drills with South Korea has stoked anxiety in Asia, as the region's sole U.S. aircraft carrier heads to the Mideast.
Asia
South Korea
Trump turns screws on South Korea to join Iran war
August 19, 2026 12:15 AM EDT
the World Socialist Web Site
Incensed by South Korea’s refusal to join the US war of aggression against Iran, Trump has unilaterally reduced major joint war games that began Monday and announced plans for talks with North Korea.
Asia
South Korea
South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
August 18, 2026 09:01 AM EDT
Daily Herald.
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the United States underpins national security, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantiall...
Europe
Lithuania
Lithuania confirms receiving Donald Trump's loyalty questionnaire
August 19, 2026 08:19 AM EDT
lrt
Lithuania has received a questionnaire from the US Defense Department seeking information about NATO allies’ alignment w...
Europe
United Kingdom
Trump says U.S. and Canada reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports
August 19, 2026 11:27 AM EDT
Public Broadcasting Service.
The announcement, which Trump made on his social media platform, buys time for more negotiations and avoids, for now, another strain in already tense relations between the historic allies.
Europe
United Kingdom
Trump made new trade deals with countries around the world. Here's how they played out
August 18, 2026 11:18 PM EDT
The Globe and Mail
Britain, the E.U. and others have already struck their own agreements with the U.S.
Latin America
Argentina
Milei signs up Argentina to Trump's anti-abortion international alliance
August 16, 2026 10:03 AM EDT
Buenos Aires Times.
Argentina’s decision to join Trump-led Geneva Consensus brings position on abortion and reproductive rights back into focus; Secrecy surrounding the move raises questions about government’s strategy over politically sensitive issue.
Latin America
Brazil
Lula seeks Trump call amid rising US-Brazil tensions
August 19, 2026 12:46 PM EDT
Awaz The Voice
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking a conversation with US President Donald Trump to discuss issues concerning the agenda of the United Nations Security Council, according to a source at the Brazilian presidential palace.
Latin America
Brazil
US Meddling In Brazilian Elections, Preparing For Possible Military Intervention
August 18, 2026 12:29 PM EDT
MintPress News
The US and Israel are on an “election meddling tour” in Latin America to prop up right wing, pro-Western capitalism candidates after a wave of anti-imperialist politicians took power in recent years. Brazil is the latest target putting their support behind right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
Latin America
Cuba
Trump scales up Cuban sanctions targeting state-run companies
August 20, 2026 10:06 PM EDT
the British Broadcasting Corporation
An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.
North America
Canada
Canada, U.S. 'very close' to finalizing tariff deal as deadline approaches: trade minister
August 21, 2026 09:39 AM EDT
CTV News
Trade representatives from both Canada and the U.S. were in Washington Thursday as the two sides attempted to finalize a trade deal. The two countries now have until Saturday at midnight to reach a deal before Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
North America
Canada
Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs after last-minute trade deal with Carney
August 19, 2026 02:30 AM EDT
The News International.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods that were scheduled to take effect Wednesday.The last-minute reprieve follows...
North America
Canada
Trump's Canada Tariffs Poison the Well for Global Investment
August 14, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
realclearworld
President Trump’s latest Canada tariff punch is a message for the World — just not the one the Administration intended to send. The Administration wanted to project control, instead it loo
North America
United States
TRT World - 'With us or against us': US tells allies, China to back economic campaign against Iran
August 20, 2026 12:58 PM EDT
trtworld
The US treasury secretary calls on other countries to support the US actions or face the consequences.
North America
United States
Why is Trump unhappy about military drills with South Korea? | The Spectator Australia
August 17, 2026 02:46 PM EDT
The Spectator Australia.
Donald Trump has instructed his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises between the United States…
