Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday his government has triggered an economic reciprocity law mechanism against U.S.-imposed tariffs, saying the move was intended to show his nation must be respected.

14 Aug 2026 17:52 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Eight Peruvian navy personnel jumped from a helicopter into a clearing carved out of the Amazon rainforest by illegal gold miners along the Malinowski River in Peru's Madre de Dios region, sending sand and dust swirling as they ran toward the mining site.

14 Aug 2026 16:57 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The White House is setting up a summit for Wednesday with cryptocurrency and prediction market executives, according to people familiar with the plans.

14 Aug 2026 16:52 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

A top court in France on Friday struck down a law banning children under 15 from using social media, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms.

14 Aug 2026 15:31 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump plans to drastically dial up financial pressure on Iran as the Middle East conflict reverts to an economic war of wills.

14 Aug 2026 12:44 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Shoppers unexpectedly cut their spending in July as a boost from government tax refunds faded.

14 Aug 2026 12:41 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 leaders are calling on Metrobus drivers to stop quoting the $2.25 fare to passengers getting on board.

13 Aug 2026 21:08 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES