Politics
Trump Threatens Spain with “Tougher Trade Deal” Over NATO Spending
President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Spain on Wednesday, threatening the country with a punitive trade deal for refusing to meet NATO’s new
Meta Wins Major AI Copyright Case, But Judge Leaves Door Open for Future Fights
Meta has prevailed in a major copyright lawsuit brought by a group of prominent authors, including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates. A federal judge ruled
NATO Backs Massive Spending Hike to Meet Trump’s Demands
NATO leaders on Wednesday backed a significant increase in defense spending, meeting a key demand from U.S. President Donald Trump and reaffirming their “ironclad” commitment
World Politics on a Knife’s Edge: Navigating a New Era of Chaos
For decades, it seemed as though we understood the basic rules of global politics. Established alliances, clear power dynamics, and international institutions existed, although imperfect,
Bosch CEO Said, Europe’s AI Future at Risk from Excessive Regulation
The CEO of German engineering giant Bosch delivered a stark warning on Wednesday, arguing that Europe is at risk of falling behind in the global
US Intel: Iran Nuclear Program Only Set Back Months, Contradicting Trump
An early U.S. intelligence assessment has found that last weekend’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed to destroy the country’s core program and likely only
Australian Watchdog Finds Crypto ATMs Plagued by Scams and Victims
Australia’s financial crimes watchdog has uncovered a troubling link between cryptocurrency ATMs and widespread scams, identifying 90 top users as either victims, money mules, or
Gold Finds Footing as Ceasefire Doubts and Weak Dollar Emerge
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some support after tumbling more than 1% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar helped lift the
Trump Blasts Israel as New Explosions Rock Tehran, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran was immediately tested on Tuesday as new explosions rocked Tehran, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Has a Risky Weak Spot: Myanmar
While Beijing tightens its grip on global rare earth exports, a critical vulnerability has emerged in its supply chain: a deep reliance on war-torn Myanmar.
Markets Roar Back to Life as Mideast Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling
Global markets rallied, and oil prices tumbled 4% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The news marked a
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israel’s Occupation and Genocide
The Israel-Palestine conflict is not a dispute between equals. It is a story of a decades-long military occupation and the systematic dispossession of a people.
UK Watchdog Targets Google Search Dominance with Sweeping New Powers
Britain’s competition regulator is flexing its new muscles for the first time, taking direct aim at Google’s search monopoly. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Iran Seeks Stronger Russian Support After US Attacks
Reeling from major U.S. military strikes over the weekend, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow on Monday with a direct appeal to President Vladimir
Protests Grip Nairobi After Autopsy Contradicts Police in Activist’s Death
Protests have rocked Nairobi following the death of teacher and activist Albert Ojwang in police custody after an official autopsy directly contradicted the police’s initial
Gulf Allies Brace for Fallout After US Strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait, key Gulf nations hosting major U.S. military bases, scrambled to make emergency preparations on Sunday, fearing the conflict with Iran could spill
Ukraine Seizes Territory in Russia’s Kursk Region, Top Commander Reveals
Ukraine’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has revealed that his forces now control a 90-square-kilometer area within Russia’s Kursk region, where approximately 10,000 Russian soldiers
Chinese Experts Warn US Against Revoking Chip Licenses for Allies
Chinese experts are blasting a potential U.S. move to revoke the operating licenses of key global chipmakers in China, calling it an illogical step that
UN Chief Warns of ‘Dangerous Escalation’ After US Strikes on Iran
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a stark warning on Saturday, branding the US strikes on Iran as a “dangerous escalation” and a “direct threat
Tesla Secures Major Battery Plant Deal in China Amid Trade Tensions
In a significant move that cuts through US-China trade tensions, Tesla has secured its first deal to build a massive grid-scale battery power plant in
Iran Likely Moved Key Assets Before US Strike, Warns of Escalation
The U.S. air strikes likely failed to catch Iran completely by surprise, according to Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He argues
US Attack on Iran Ignites Fierce Political Divide in Washington
While most of the country was asleep, news of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites sparked an immediate and fierce political battle in Washington. The