China pitched itself to global executives as a “harbor of stability,” drawing a contrast to US volatility. Premier Li Qiang’s speech in Beijing on Sunday came as the world’s second-largest economy works to turn around a decline in foreign investment, which fell 9.5% in 2025. Li also pledged to pursue ...
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Ukraine makes territorial gains as Russia loses Starlink accessUkraine makes territorial gains as Russia loses Starlink access
Ukraine has achieved its largest domestic territorial gains in more than two years after Elon Musk cut off Starlink internet service to Russian forces, showing how digital infrastructure is redefining the modern battlefield. The satellite internet service was vital for Russian drones, troop communications, and real-time battlefield surveillance; Moscow’s forces ...
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at seaUS lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The US temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil that’s already at sea, boosting the war economy of the nation Washington is waging war against. The move marks an effort to relieve pressure on global energy markets, as the conflict spurs major supply disruptions and sends prices soaring. White House officials ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran will completely close strait of Hormuz if Trump acts on infrastructure threats, says IRGMiddle East crisis live: Iran will completely close strait of Hormuz if Trump acts on infrastructure threats, says IRG
Statement from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards comes after the US threatened to target energy infrastructure Several blasts could be heard from Jerusalem on Sunday, AFP journalists said, after the Israeli military warned of incoming missile fire from Iran towards central Israel. Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency medical service said there were ...
Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plantsIran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants
Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions Middle East crisis live – latest updates Tehran has said it will “irreversibly destroy” essential infrastructure across the Middle East, including vital water systems, if the US follows through on Donald ...
Iran war timeline: civilians bear brunt of US and Israel’s month-long campaignIran war timeline: civilians bear brunt of US and Israel’s month-long campaign
In the weeks since US-Israeli bombs started falling on Iran, about 1,500 people have been killed, homes destroyed and ancient sites damaged Middle East crisis live – latest updates It is approaching a month since the US and Israel launched their attacks on Iran, arguing they were acting to remove ...
Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and propertiesIsraeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike. ...
No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister saysNo assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says
Steve Reed says there is “no specific assessment” Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could. ...
Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in IranTrump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground. ...
Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in IsraelMiddle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel
Trump tells Iran to reopen strait to shipping or face destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launches its most destructive attack yet on Israel Several blasts could be heard from Jerusalem on Sunday, AFP journalists said, after the Israeli military warned of incoming missile fire from Iran towards central ...