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US Administration Weighs Support for Lebanon's Ailing Electricity SectorEconomy

US Administration Weighs Support for Lebanon's Ailing Electricity Sector

The US is reviewing Lebanon's decades-old electricity crisis for potential support following talks between President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The initiative aims to bolster the Lebanese state and reduce reliance on private generators and Hezbollah-linked energy networks.

The National|August 19, 2026|1
US Imposes Sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer Abdoulaye SeyePolitics

US Imposes Sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye

The US has imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of an escalating campaign against the court.

The National|August 19, 2026|1
Donald Blome Takes Charge as New US Top Diplomat for the Middle East Amid Regional TurmoilPolitics

Donald Blome Takes Charge as New US Top Diplomat for the Middle East Amid Regional Turmoil

Career foreign service officer Donald Blome has been sworn in as the top US diplomat for the Middle East, stepping into the role during a period of intense regional challenges.

The National|August 19, 2026|1
US Administration Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior LawyerPolitics

US Administration Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior Lawyer

The Trump administration has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of an ongoing campaign against the international court.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Transactional Diplomacy: Why Donald Trump is Renewing Outreach to Kim Jong UnPolitics

Transactional Diplomacy: Why Donald Trump is Renewing Outreach to Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump is renewing diplomatic outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un while using the move as leverage to pressure South Korea over defense costs and regional support.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Trump Denies Ongoing Iran Talks Amid Regional Tensions and Hormuz DisputePolitics

Trump Denies Ongoing Iran Talks Amid Regional Tensions and Hormuz Dispute

US President Donald Trump has denied that the United States is holding talks with Iran, while tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing regional security incidents.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Why White House Envoys Fail to Sway Netanyahu Amid Perpetual ConflictPolitics

Why White House Envoys Fail to Sway Netanyahu Amid Perpetual Conflict

US Middle East envoy Jared Kushner's recent visit to Israel highlights why White House initiatives fail to sway Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political survival and public image depend on perpetuating regional conflicts.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Quebec Separatist Leader Pledges to Delay Independence Referendum Until Trump Leaves OfficePolitics

Quebec Separatist Leader Pledges to Delay Independence Referendum Until Trump Leaves Office

Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced he will delay any Quebec independence referendum until U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office to avoid the turbulence of American politics.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Trump Denies Iran Talks as Tehran Claims US Is 'Begging' to Negotiate Amid Strait of Hormuz BlockadePolitics

Trump Denies Iran Talks as Tehran Claims US Is 'Begging' to Negotiate Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade

US President Donald Trump denies any ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims the US is begging to negotiate.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
US and Canada Secure Last-Minute Trade Agreement to Avoid Massive Tariffs, Trump AnnouncesEconomy

US and Canada Secure Last-Minute Trade Agreement to Avoid Massive Tariffs, Trump Announces

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Canada have reached a trade agreement to prevent a 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods just before a midnight deadline.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
US and South Korea Shorten Joint Military Exercises Following Washington's Direct RequestPolitics

US and South Korea Shorten Joint Military Exercises Following Washington's Direct Request

The United States and South Korea have halved the duration of their joint military drills at Washington's request, following instructions from President Donald Trump.

Egypt Independent|August 19, 2026|1
US and South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Drills Following Trump OrderPolitics

US and South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Drills Following Trump Order

South Korea and the US have shortened their joint military drills following an unexpected order from US President Donald Trump to scale back the exercises. The decision has drawn attention to regional security dynamics and strained alliance expectations.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
US Federal Judge Clears Trump Administration to Revoke Deportation Protections for Thousands of EthiopiansPolitics

US Federal Judge Clears Trump Administration to Revoke Deportation Protections for Thousands of Ethiopians

A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with revoking deportation protections for more than 5,000 Ethiopians under the Temporary Protected Status program.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Disney Sues FCC, Accusing Administration of Political Retaliation Over ABC Station LicencesPolitics

Disney Sues FCC, Accusing Administration of Political Retaliation Over ABC Station Licences

Disney has filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging that an order for early licence reviews on ABC stations is a politically motivated campaign by the US administration to retaliate and intimidate the company.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
US Praises Indian Voter IDs, but Are Elections Under Modi Truly Clean?Politics

US Praises Indian Voter IDs, but Are Elections Under Modi Truly Clean?

US President Donald Trump is pushing for strict voter-ID laws by citing India's massive election system, even as India faces scrutiny over voter roll revisions and potential disenfranchisement under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Inside the Expired US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding: Demands, Commitments, and the Strait of HormuzPolitics

Inside the Expired US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding: Demands, Commitments, and the Strait of Hormuz

Following the expiration of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is demanding the US fulfill previous commitments regarding military cessation, sanctions relief, and the Strait of Hormuz.

Egypt Independent|August 18, 2026|1
US President Trump Threatens Oman Again Amid Growing Tensions Over the Strait of HormuzPolitics

US President Trump Threatens Oman Again Amid Growing Tensions Over the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with peace talks and negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz, marking his second threat against the neutral US ally.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates as Trump Threatens Oman and Iran Shifts to Offensive PosturePolitics

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates as Trump Threatens Oman and Iran Shifts to Offensive Posture

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz as Iran warned it could adopt a fully offensive military posture if diplomacy fails.

Doha News|August 18, 2026
Donald Trump Scales Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea to Ease Tensions With North KoreaPolitics

Donald Trump Scales Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea to Ease Tensions With North Korea

Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back decades-old military exercises with South Korea to avoid sending hostile signals to North Korea, raising hopes for potential dialogue.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Trump's Unconventional Foreign Policy Faces Growing Scrutiny Amid Escalating Global TensionsPolitics

Trump's Unconventional Foreign Policy Faces Growing Scrutiny Amid Escalating Global Tensions

President Donald Trump's unconventional foreign policy faces sharp criticism and rising international tensions following recent threats directed at Oman and South Korea.

Egypt Independent|August 18, 2026|1