Karabakh is moving beyond reconstruction into a new phase of economic development, with newly established industrial and logistics zones drawing investment.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 13:01

The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary by offering free membership to new members. Legion members on Prince Edward Island say the initiative is working and bringing in more people.

CCBC News2026-08-20 12:57

Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, appears in court as proceedings continue. Her defense has argued that she was experiencing postpartum mental health problems.

RReuters2026-08-20 12:54

Alibaba reported a sharp year-on-year decline in first-quarter profit, even as strong AI demand supported growth in its cloud business. Unitree shares fell more than 19% at the close, a day after their blockbuster debut, but remained over four times their strike price. CNA speaks with Asia Morningstar equity research director Lorraine Tan about big tech earnings and China trends.

CCNA2026-08-20 12:53

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a “massive” Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed at least 15 people. Russian missile attacks have expanded across Ukraine in recent months, while Kyiv officials warn that Ukrainian stocks of anti-missile interceptor munitions are dangerously low.

AABC News2026-08-20 12:47

Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson reports from the White House after Sen. Jon Ossoff directed personal insults at President Donald Trump, provoking outrage over his remarks about Trump traveling with an aide.

FFox News2026-08-20 12:45

Good Morning America presents the news to start your day.

AABC News2026-08-20 12:44

Russian strikes on key Black Sea ports in Greater Odesa have dealt a severe blow to Ukraine’s farming sector. The ports normally handle about 90% of the country’s grain shipments, but flows have nearly stopped as the harvest enters full swing.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 12:41

Seoul says North Korea launched more than 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea. South Korea ordered an immediate halt, calling the launches a grave violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

CCNA2026-08-20 12:40

U.S. public debt reached $40.05 trillion by the close of business Tuesday, according to a Treasury Department release Wednesday, marking a one-third increase in less than five years.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 12:39

Palestinians in Gaza have buried relatives whose remains were recovered from collapsed buildings in the north. Civil defence crews found 50 bodies and have retrieved hundreds of remains in recent weeks after they lay buried for years. The remains of 112 Palestinians were also buried earlier this month.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 12:35

North Korea fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said. The launch came a day after Pyongyang dismissed a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea, an apparent effort to revive diplomacy.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 12:30

U.S. public debt has surpassed $40 trillion, while President Trump announces a “fair deal” with Canada on tariffs. Millions of Americans are also preparing for more severe weather.

NNBC News2026-08-20 12:17

The United States and other countries are increasingly looking to Brazil for rare earth minerals essential to technology and renewable energy. Brazil has the world’s second-largest reserves, behind China.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 12:10

Israel has opened criminal investigations into the killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics. It is not opening criminal probes into three other incidents involving aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 12:05

Six months into the U.S. war with Iran, President Donald Trump said the United States would carry out “the most crushing economic operation ever taken,” describing it as an “Economic D-Day.”

AABC News2026-08-20 12:03

Sources tell ABC News that the Drug Enforcement Administration is joining the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death, as millions of fans await the cause of death of the star actress.

AABC News2026-08-20 12:01

Singapore’s sporting community and businesses have raised S$54,000 in a final effort to send Olympic rower Joan Poh to the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam from Aug 24 to 30. Poh is targeting a top-eight finish, but funding remains a challenge for Singapore athletes.

CCNA2026-08-20 11:56

Shares in Chinese humanoid-robot maker Unitree jumped nearly sixfold on their debut, while Anthropic is preparing for what could become one of the largest IPOs on record. These are the week’s major stories from the AI revolution.

RReuters2026-08-20 11:54

US equity futures fluctuate and the rebound in longer-dated Treasuries loses momentum after the Treasury announces plans to expand buybacks of long-term debt. Public debt reaches $40 trillion for the first time, while President Trump threatens an “economic D-Day” against Iran and its trading partners.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 11:48

Fox News reporter Trey Yingst reports on the latest developments in the conflict between the United States and Iran as President Donald Trump launches an unprecedented economic operation against the regime and issues a bold warning to Iran’s allies.

FFox News2026-08-20 11:45

The murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis over the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur is being livestreamed from a Las Vegas courtroom on its fourth day.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 11:45

First Lady Melania Trump is joining IndyCar and FOX Corporation to expand the Fostering the Future initiative.

TThe White House2026-08-20 11:36

President Donald Trump unveiled a new White House construction project Wednesday, inviting reporters to tour the replacement driveway and progress on a new helipad. The development came as federal debt reached a record $40 trillion Tuesday, a troubling milestone expected to affect Americans, businesses and the government for years.

CCNN2026-08-20 11:31