Ships still aren’t going through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what it will take to get things going again
A fragile ceasefire that’s mostly quieted the skies over the Middle East isn’t giving shippers the nerve to brave the narrow waterway that holds the key to 20% of the…
Trump says he is strongly considering pulling US out of NATO; Remarks seen as pressure tactic as Iran war tests mutual trust
Transatlantic alliance is facing further test as US President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed that he is strongly considering withdrawing the US from NATO over its failure to join the…
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…