Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects

Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning Commission.

By Luke Broadwater

Trump Signs Order to Ban Some Foreign Energy Equipment From Grid

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an emergency order that aims to keep some foreign-made transformers and other critical energy equipment out of the nation’s electric grids on national security grounds, according to a White House official.

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy

CIA chief makes rare visit to Moscow

John Ratcliffe is first US spy chief to travel to Russia since 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’

President denies visit was to gain support for Iran sanctions or due to fears that Putin plans to ‘test Nato resolve’ US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has downplayed a visit to Moscow by the CIA director, John Ratcliffe, as “semi-routine” after he turned up in the Russian capital unannounced, triggering a wave of speculation about the reasons for his trip. Ratcliffe was reported to have flown to Moscow on a government transport plane on Tuesday in a rare visit after taking off...

By Robert Tait in Washington

Mark Carney’s gamble as he goes toe-to-toe with Trump on trade - The Times

Mark Carney’s gamble as he goes toe-to-toe with Trump on trade  The Times

Millions of barrels of Iranian oil sit beyond Trump blockade as he vows ‘zero leakage’

Nearly 40 million barrels of Iranian crude sit on tankers near Malaysia, posing a test for Trump's "zero-leakage" sanctions campaign against Tehran.

Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases

Syria has been in talks on the fate of Khmeimim and Tartous bases, which Russia used to support ousted Assad regime.

Kremlin confirms CIA director's meeting with Russian counterparts in Moscow

U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe spoke with Russian intelligence officials during a visit to Moscow but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday ‌of a trip that U.S. President Donald Trump described as "semi-routine."

US senator Blumenthal hopes CIA chief warned Putin in Moscow not to escalate

US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he hopes CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Putin in Moscow that any escalation against Ukraine would have consequences.

By Ulyana Krychkovska-Bogdanova

DentalInsurance.com Releases Nationwide Research on Dental Plan Costs & Benefits - Morningstar

DentalInsurance.com Releases Nationwide Research on Dental Plan Costs & Benefits  Morningstar

Donald Trump jeered by Republican die-hards

A room full of Republican die-hards has booed the mention of Donald Trump's name during Congressman Ralph Norman's concession speech.

Trump has still not picked a Karoline Leavitt replacement days before she leaves

Some possible contenders include conservative commentator Scott Jennings and Katie Miller, the wife of White House official Stephen Miller

By Rachel Dobkin

Trump Claims CIA Director Ratcliffe’s Surprise Trip To Russia Is ‘Semi-Routine’

The CIA director’s trip was not officially announced, raising widespread speculation over why he flew to Moscow.

By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff

Canadian tourists are avoiding the US. These 15 states could feel the loss the most.

Canadians aren't traveling to the US as much anymore. ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP via Getty Images US and Canada trade tensions have intensified with Trump threatening two 50% tariffs. Canadian tourism has declined since 2025, with land arrivals down by 33.9%. Alaska's economy is most dependent on Canadian visitor spending. Canadians aren't visiting the US as much as they used to since President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office in 2025. His presidency has focused on aggressive trade policies,...

Maxim Kuzminov, the Russian deserter who failed to keep a low profile in Spain

The probe into the fatal shooting of the serviceman in Alicante throws up more guesswork than certainty concerning the Kremlin’s involvement

By Óscar López-Fonseca

CIA director visits Putin in Moscow in talks that Trump calls ‘sort of semi-routine’

Trump says Ratcliffe's trip was "sort of semi-routine." An expert on Russia's security services says it does not "happen every year."

By The Associated Press

Preston Manning: Canadians deserve better than a tariff ‘war’

Canada needs to get back to the negotiating table with new characters and fresh perspectives

By Special to National Post

If Donald Trump's Trade War Triggers a Stock Market Crash, History Says This Is the First Thing Investors Should Do

CIA director was on ‘semi-routine’ mission in Russia, says Trump - The Straits Times

CIA director was on ‘semi-routine’ mission in Russia, says Trump  The Straits Times

Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

Trump declares national emergency, bans some foreign power equipment over security threats

Last year, Reuters reported that rogue communication devices not listed in product documents had been found in some Chinese solar power inverters ​by US experts.

How Canadians Are Boycotting US Products Amid Trump Tariff Threats

The escalating trade conflict with the United States is stirring a wave of patriotism in Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is encouraging people to boycott American products now more than ever.

U.S. allies warn Hormuz is still mined despite Trump claim

Tehran continues to threaten attacks on those that attempt passage without its permission.

DAZN Acquiring EverPass Media In U.S. Expansion

Global sports platform DAZN is acquiring EverPass, the three-year-old media tech company founded by RedBird Capital and NFL strategic investment arm 32 Equity that helps bring live sports and events to bars, restaurants, hotels and other commercial venues. Financial details weren’t disclosed. Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird, 32 Equity, and early EverPass investor TKO Group will become […]

By Jillg366

US immigration rules tighten in 2026: What Indian students, H-1B workers and Green Card applicants need to... - Moneycontrol.com

US immigration rules tighten in 2026: What Indian students, H-1B workers and Green Card applicants need to...  Moneycontrol.com

Officials in Vladivostok warn of phone and internet service disruptions when Putin arrives next month for Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum

Authorities in Russia’s Primorsky Krai warned residents and visitors that phone and internet service could be disrupted during the Eastern Economic Forum, set to take place in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4.

Trump says CIA chief's Russia trip was 'semi-routine' as Ukraine still awaits briefing

Ukraine has yet to receive information about the contents or outcome of Ratcliffe's meetings in Moscow, according to a source familiar with the matter.

By Yevgeniya Doluda

Putin, Al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria ties, regional developments in phone call - Arab News

Putin, Al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria ties, regional developments in phone call  Arab News

Trump: 'Time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore' - The Star

Trump: 'Time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore'  The Star

Türkiye's CDS drops to multi-month low on easing risks, CBRT moves

The cost of insuring exposure to Türkiye's sovereign debt fell Wednesday to its lowest level in about six-and-a-half months, as expectations of easing geopolitical risks in th...

Honda weighs new US hybrid factory while USMCA review clouds strategy - Nation Thailand

Honda weighs new US hybrid factory while USMCA review clouds strategy  Nation Thailand

We know about CIA chief's visit to Moscow – Lithuanian President

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that Vilnius had been informed in advance about CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow.

Difficult to believe Putin would meet CIA chief, says Ex-ISS director

Former Internal Security Service Director General Arnold Sinisalu said the head of the U.S.' Central Intelligence Agency's visit to Russia this week does not necessarily mean a secret agreement is being made and it is worth remaining calm.

Gachagua heads to US for diaspora engagements - the-star.co.ke

Gachagua heads to US for diaspora engagements  the-star.co.ke

Cyprus Issue: Christodoulides and Erhurman agree on weekly meetings

The discussion lasted more than two and a half hours and was the longest meeting between the Greek Cypriot president and the Turkish Cypriot leader to date The post Cyprus Issue: Christodoulides and Erhurman agree on weekly meetings appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Democracy Cup 2026: Winner to play in the United States in May 2027

The winner of the 2026 Democracy Cup between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak could travel to the United States to play an exhibition match in 2027 under a proposed partnership between Ghana's Parliament and the BABA Festival.

By Muftawu Nabila Abdulai

Kremlin: CIA Chief Spoke to Russian Intel, Not Putin - The Copenhagen Post

Kremlin: CIA Chief Spoke to Russian Intel, Not Putin  The Copenhagen Post

Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation meets Spanish ambassador - Qatar Tribune

Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation meets Spanish ambassador  Qatar Tribune

Fiji Airways gets broader US operating rights - The Fiji Times

Fiji Airways gets broader US operating rights  The Fiji Times

Valentina Matviyenko makes phone call to First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva

On August 26, Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, made a phone call to First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva.