Day: October 19, 2026

An escalating fight between the US and Ukraine over Starlink underlined Europe’s dependence on the Elon Musk-owned technology. Ukraine’s leader said that SpaceX was throttling Starlink speeds in a “planned operation,” which the White House rejected. Washington’s ambassador told the Financial Times that the EU would face “devastating” retaliation if ...

China is considering export controls that could check the global spread of its AI models and chips, as Beijing increases oversight of its burgeoning tech sector. The new rules “could shape the evolution of the Chinese AI ecosystem,” a former Biden administration adviser wrote, though questions remain over compliance and ...

Egypt pledged “all necessary and possible forms of support” to Saudi Arabia as intensifying Houthi attacks risk a widening regional conflict. Following the announcement, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested an urgent parliamentary session to authorize military action, bringing the Arab world’s largest army a step closer to direct involvement ...

US President Donald Trump waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect, reversing a bipartisan congressional push and raising fresh questions about Washington’s commitment to Ukraine. Trump’s energy secretary defended the decision as a “carrot” to encourage peace, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he ...

US President Donald Trump gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his “complete and total endorsement” Sunday, boosting the leader nine days before Israel’s pivotal election. The endorsement comes as the embattled prime minister faces a tough reelection and Israel’s isolation deepens, particularly amid mounting West Bank violence. Masked settlers allegedly ...