Trump Accused of Using White House Media as 'Decoys' After Secret Air Force One Escape Amid Iran Threat Donald Trump faced criticism after being secretly moved off Air Force One during a Turkey trip due to an Iran-linked threat, leaving journalists and staff unaware and sparking controversy. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Indian-origin man rejected for H-1B visa three times compiled 700 pages of evidence and spent $13,000 to secure another way to stay in US Sohan Sethi faced multiple H-1B visa rejections after arriving in the United States. He then pursued an O-1 visa, requiring extensive documentation and lawyer fees. Sethi demonstrated extraordinary ability through achievements and industry recognition to secure his stay. This path highlights the challenges faced by skilled professionals seeking to remain… The Times of India · Aug 14
Iran Blasts US Intelligence 'Failures,' Warns Trump of 'Bigger Miscalculation' in Hormuz—Bessent Vows 'Never Been Seen' Economic Isolation Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, called the U.S.-Iran war a miscalculation and blamed Washington for repeatedly suffering from intelligence failures. Benzinga · Aug 14
Indians, Pakistanis view each other as greatest threat: Pew Research A recent Pew survey highlights the deep-seated geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations considering each other as their primary threats. Many Indians express concerns about China. Pakistan regards China as a crucial ally, whereas India aligns itself more with Russia and the US. The Economic Times · Aug 14
Pakistan celebrates Independence Day: Here's how its stock market performed in last one year Pakistan celebrates its 79th Independence Day as the KSE-100 index delivers a 23% return over the past year despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility. From a record high in January, the index has slipped around 6%. Meanwhile, younger investors are increasingly entering Pakistan’s stock market, boosting participation and account openings. The Economic Times · Aug 14
Trump Made Over 14,000 Trades Worth $1.06B: Democrats Push Stock Trading Ban for President The controversy over Donald Trump's stock trades, worth up to $1.06 billion, grows as Democrats push for stricter ethics rules to prevent conflicts of interest in presidential investments. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Howard Lutnick Says Trump's Auto Tariffs Are Bringing Thousands of Jobs Into the US: 'Ford Is Going To Rock…' Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hailed President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on the automotive sector, touting them as a move that will strengthen the U.S.’s domestic manufacturing sector. Benzinga · Aug 14
Russia investing in missiles to outplay Ukraine’s drone tactics Some ominous news out of Ukraine this week in the form of an air defence assessment from Ukrainian intelligence official, Major-General Vadym Skibitsky. Skibitsky reported that Russia is rejigging its defence industry to prioritise the production of ballistic missiles. This, he said, would mean a concerted campaign of strikes against… The Conversation · Aug 14
Billionaire Joshua Kushner just bought the Lakers for $12.5 billion—OpenAI's Sam Altman once said he 'doesn't care' what others think As Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger close in on a record $12.5 billion Lakers deal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once said Kushner makes 'high-conviction bets'. Fortune · Aug 14
Albanese makes fresh pitch to Trump for Australia to be given relief on tariffs Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a fresh plea for Australia to be given relief from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs during a phone call between the two leaders overnight Thursday. The Conversation · Aug 14
Trump's Name Returns to Kennedy Center as Board Greenlights 2-Year Renovation Shutdown The Kennedy Center’s board voted Thursday to put President Donald Trump’s name back on the building and close the performing arts complex for two years, renewing two moves a federal judge previously blocked and setting up another legal confrontation. Benzinga · Aug 14
Asian shares mostly fall and US futures are little changed after US inflation data improves Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are little changed after U.S. inflation data showed an improvement in July The Independent UK · Aug 14
Genshin Impact adds Donald Trump parody in Version 7.0 Here's where you can find the text referencing Donald Trump within Genshin Impact in Snezhnaya. Dot Esports · Aug 14
The Economic Times · Aug 14 'No substitute': Kuwait's future tied to Hormuz strait fate Kuwait's oil exports have plummeted due to the ongoing war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The nation faces its biggest crisis since the 1990 invasion, impacting its economy significantly. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation declared force majeure after drone strikes hit its headquarters. The country's economy contracted by 4.6 percent in the…
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Iran-US war latest: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory
Benzinga · Aug 14 Trump White House Accuses China of 'Great Transshipment Scam,' Says Tariff Evasion Costs US Up to $26 Billion a Year The Trump White House accused China on Thursday of using third countries to disguise the origin of exports and evade U.S. tariffs, estimating the practice costs Washington $19 billion to $26 billion in tariff revenue annually.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Trump Plane Swap Fallout: Leak Investigation Sparks Subpoenas of Reporters Who Exposed 'Decoy Flight' Scandal The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times reporters over their Air Force One security scoop, then withdrew the demands after a judge accused prosecutors of errors.
Benzinga · Aug 14 Elizabeth Warren Says Trump 'Shut Down' Surveillance Pricing Probe as Airlines Face Scrutiny Over Browsing Data and Personalized Fares: 'Really Creepy' On Thursday, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned that companies could use personal data, including browsing history, to determine how much they charge.
Euronews · Aug 14 Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.
Euronews · Aug 14 White House claims billions lost each year to tariff evasion through third countries The US loses billions in annual revenue to the practice of routing goods through intermediate countries to disguise their origin, a White House report has estimated. Peter Navarro said US Customs was already using AI to identify offenders.
Benzinga · Aug 14 Elon Musk's Tesla Pay Was 2.5 Million Times the Median TSLA Employee's Compensation, 41 Times the EV Giant's 2025 Net Income Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk‘s 2025 compensation was more than 2.5 million times the median compensation of a Tesla employee amid multi-billion-dollar pay packages, according to a report by the trade union center American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Trump Vein Diagnosis Turns Spotlight on Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Millions of Aging Americans President Trump's chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis has put a common vein condition in focus, as doctors explain what leg swelling means for older Americans and when it should worry you.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 National Code Talker day to bring 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix Navajo Code Talkers are being honored in a longstanding national day of recognition
Benzinga · Aug 14 Trump Has 'Broken Every Norm' and 'Gone Too Far,' Says Anthony Scaramucci: Memecoin, Market Manipulation Reasons Why CLARITY Act 'Stalled' SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci on Thursday attributed stalled progress on the CLARITY Act to President Donald Trump’s actions, including the launch of his Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin.