China’s sci-tech spending to exceed 400b yuan for first time in 2026; move expected to strengthen innovation, supply chain stability amid global uncertainty
China’s science and technology spending is expected to exceed 400 billion yuan ($57.87 billion) for the first time in 2026, focusing on both basic and applied research, according to the…
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, sources and her media outlet said. The US government is tracking her kidnapping and working with the Iraqis to…
North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
Suspected North Korean hackers have bugged a software package that has been used by thousands of US companies in a major supply-chain attack that could take months to recover from,…
US President renews threat to Iran amid contradicting claims on 15-point list; observers say Iran war enters a critical phase of warfare and diplomatic maneuvering
The Chinese side has stressed on multiple occasions that a drawn-out conflict serves no one’s interest, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday in response to question regarding…
‘The majority of Cubans want to be capitalist’: Why Fidel Castro’s influencer grandson is for a deal with Trump
If the Castros are – as some Cubans refer to them – “the royal family” of the island, then Sandro Castro seems to be applying for the role of court…
The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Houthis could slam it shut
The world, hungry for oil, got a modest reprieve earlier this month when Saudi Arabia began diverting millions of barrels of crude —ordinarily destined for ships transiting the blockaded Strait…