According to the New York Times, the latest U.S. Image: NYT > World News via source articleBusiness
U.S. Tariff Threats Toward Canada Expected to Be Resolved on August 19 After Deadline Extension According to the New York Times, the latest U.S. tariff threats now appear poised to conclude this Wednesday, but questions remain about the concessions Canada would make and the reciprocal gains it would receive.
Developing low confidence Aug 19, 2026, 5:40 PM UTC
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General News
Indian‑American Educator Pia Dandiya Wins Florida’s 22nd Congressional Democratic Primary The former high‑school principal captured 68.6 % of the vote, beating law‑maker Kaysia Earley who received 31.4 %.
high confidence Aug 19, 2026, 2:54 AM UTC
First detected August 19, 2026 at 01:38 UTC. Image: PerthNow via source articleGeneral News
US-South Korea cut Ulchi drills short after Trump orders exercise reductions Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and PerthNow. First detected August 19, 2026 at 01:38 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 19, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC
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Sanctions
ICC says US sanctions 'undermine the rule of law' Reported by Middle East Eye and france24.com. First detected August 18, 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 8:40 PM UTC
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Elections
US announces sanctions on ICC president and senior lawyer Reported by Middle East Eye and Daily Maverick. First detected August 18, 2026 at 18:36 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 7:42 PM UTC
ng. Image: Tribune Online via source articleGeneral News
JUST IN: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as new US territory Reported by Tribune Online and Legit.ng. First detected August 18, 2026 at 14:35 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 14:10 UTC. Image: PerthNow via source articleElections
Trump says no US talks are underway with Iran, announces Hormuz is open, and reaffirms naval blockade On 18 August 2026 President Donald Trump declared that the United States had no current or scheduled diplomatic engagement with Iran, declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open, and confirmed the naval blockade remains in force.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. Image: Toronto Sun - RSS Feed via source articleGeneral News
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says Reported by Africanews and Toronto Sun - RSS Feed. First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 10:46 UTC. Image: Business Line - Home via source articleGeneral News
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against US dollar Reported by Business Line - Home and Free Press Journal. First detected August 18, 2026 at 10:46 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
