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U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pose at a military demarcation line at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Panmunjom
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Trump Reins in Costly Military Drills, Demands Allies Pay Their Fair Share

President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, prioritizing taxpayer savings and demanding that allies take more responsibility for their own national security.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses members of the media on the lawn outside the White House. He's wearing a light grey suit, white shirt and silver tie
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Trump Administration Prepares 'Most Crushing' Economic Siege to Collapse Iranian Regime

The Trump administration is launching an unprecedented economic offensive designed to dismantle the Iranian regime's financial lifeline and force its collapse without the need for large-scale military intervention.

A firefighter helps an old lady out a building holding her arm as they step over piles of bricks and rubble
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Russia Escalates War on Ukraine with Massive Strikes on Kyiv Infrastructure

Russian forces launched a massive overnight missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and damaging critical infrastructure, while Ukrainian officials plead for more Western air defense support.

Rescuers carry a body bag across rubble
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Lebanon Hands Over Former Assad General to Face War Crimes Justice

In a historic move, Lebanon has extradited former Syrian Maj. Gen. Adel Issa to face trial for alleged atrocities committed during his tenure under the ousted Assad regime.

Trump, wearing a suit and no tie and a white "USA" hat, descending from airplane steps
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Trump Declares 'Economic D-Day' to Crush Iranian Regime

President Trump has launched an aggressive new economic offensive against Iran and any nation that facilitates its survival, signaling an end to the failed status quo.

A smiling woman with long black hair.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Australia Demands Accountability After IDF Clears Commanders in Aid Convoy Strike

The Australian government is pushing back against the Israel Defense Forces' decision to forgo criminal charges in the accidental killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, labeling the military's internal findings as insufficient.

China
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life as Communist China's Property Bubble Bursts

The founder of the disgraced real estate giant Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison following a massive fraud scheme that left investors and banks holding the bag for billions in losses.

The backs of a line of men wearing a navy uniform. They are standing with one hand holding the other behind their backs.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

The Ukrainian-Born Soldiers Fighting for Moscow

In Ukrainian prisoner-of-war camps, soldiers born in the Donbas region explain their decisions to fight for Russia, highlighting a deep-seated ideological divide and the consequences of long-term occupation.

Wednesday, August 19

US soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division participate in the joint Freedom Shield (FS) exercise with South Korean soldiers in Paju, South Korea, 16 March 2023.
Foreign PolicyAugust 19, 2026

Trump scales back South Korea drills, demands allies share the burden

President Trump has ordered a reduction in the duration and scale of joint military exercises with South Korea, signaling that American military commitments are contingent upon mutual cooperation and shared national interests.

Hind Rajab smiles at the camera. She has long, brown wavy hair and is wearing a pink flower crown on her head. She also has a pink T-shirt and black zip-up on. She is sitting on a chair adorned with garlands of red flowers.
Foreign PolicyAugust 19, 2026

IDF Launches Criminal Investigations Into Gaza Combat Incidents

The Israel Defense Forces have initiated criminal investigations into specific combat incidents in Gaza, including the 2024 death of Hind Rajab and a 2025 engagement in Rafah, as part of its ongoing commitment to reviewing operational condu

File photo of glasses of alcohol lined up at a bar in China
Foreign PolicyAugust 19, 2026

Chinese Officials and Executives Exposed in Brutal Sexual Assault Scandal

Chinese authorities have arrested a government official and a businessman for the sexual assault of a woman at a karaoke bar, highlighting the dangerous intersection of state power and corporate misconduct.

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