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Editorial Staff Updated about 15 hours ago

US Extends Sanctions Waiver for Russian Oil Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The US has renewed a sanctions waiver for purchasing Russian oil, allowing certain countries to continue imports for another month, reflecting ongoing geopolitical dynamics.

Tech

UK Courts Anthropic Amid Transatlantic Tensions Over AI Policy

Strategic angle: The UK is seeking to engage with Anthropic as tensions rise over AI regulations between the US and Europe.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

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8 killed, 95 wounded in US-Israeli attacks on Iran bridge

At least eight civilians were killed and 95 others wounded in US and Israeli attacks on a bridge in Iran's northern Alborz province.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Iran rejects ceasefire proposal with US as war of words deepens

Strategic angle: Iran dismisses a 45-day ceasefire proposal amid escalating tensions with the US over military actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Updated 13 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to provide an important update on the Iran war, addressing the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues

Strategic angle: Tensions escalate between the US and Iran amid ongoing search efforts.

Editorial Staff Updated 14 days ago

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal as search continues for missing US pilot

US President Donald Trump warns Tehran of dire consequences if a deal is not reached within 48 hours amid ongoing search efforts for a downed American pilot.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks

Strategic angle: Iran maintains open channels for dialogue amid the search for a missing US pilot.

Tech

Briefing: US deploying nearly all stealthy long-range JASSM-ER cruise missiles to Iran war

Strategic angle: The United States is set to deploy a significant number of advanced JASSM-ER cruise missiles amid escalating tensions in the region.

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Briefing: US Company Secures Major Mining Deal in Democratic Republic of Congo

Strategic angle: The $700 million acquisition of Chemaf highlights a strategic move in US mining diplomacy amid rising competition with China.

Editorial Staff Updated 15 days ago

Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump's latest threats

An Iranian strike on a giant oil tanker near Dubai escalates tensions following recent threats from Trump.

Editorial Staff Updated 16 days ago

Exclusive | Trump Weighs Military Operation to Extract Iran’s Uranium - WSJ

Trump considers military options regarding Iran's uranium extraction.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: US manufacturing sector grows in March; supplier delivery performance deteriorates

Strategic angle: The US manufacturing sector shows growth in March, despite challenges in supplier delivery performance.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: France Faces Criticism from US and Israel Over Arms Exports Amid Iran War

Strategic angle: The Israeli government halts arms imports from France due to overflight rights dispute.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: 'In their conflict with Iran, the US and Israel are pursuing divergent war aims'

Strategic angle: Geopolitical expert Frédéric Encel discusses the differing motivations of the US and Israel in their approach to Iran.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: 'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US

Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential risks involved in the US seizing uranium from Iran.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Iran condemns US strike on Delhi-bound plane as 'war crime'

Strategic angle: The Iranian embassy in India criticizes the US for targeting a plane at Mashhad Airport, while India prepares for a significant survey.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

US embassy in Venezuela formally resumes operations after seven-year closure

The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations after years of operating from Colombia.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

CBS News Gas and Oil Price Tracker Shows Rising Energy Costs Amid Iran War

Energy prices are on the rise as the conflict in Iran escalates, according to CBS News.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Oil tops $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion

Strategic angle: Rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions as Iran warns of potential US military action.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Tehran threatens to target US universities in the region

Strategic angle: Overnight, powerful explosions were reported in both eastern and western parts of Tehran, lighting up the capital’s skyline.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe

Strategic angle: A recent study reveals that the time required to earn $1 in the US is significantly longer than in several European countries.

Editorial Staff Updated 21 days ago

Iran Launches Strikes on Israel and Gulf Sites

Iran's Revolutionary Guards conducted missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US-linked military facilities across the Gulf.

Editorial Staff Updated 21 days ago

Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to persuade G7 allies regarding the Iran conflict amid rising global fuel prices.

Editorial Staff Updated 22 days ago

South Africa disinvited from G7 in France

France rescinds President Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation amid US pressure.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks

Strategic angle: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East to avoid US bases amid rising tensions and ongoing strikes.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Iran and the US Hardening Positions Over Ceasefire Talks

Strategic angle: Tensions escalate as both nations take firm stances in the ongoing conflict.

Briefing: Russia's Lavrov says US wants to take over Nord Stream gas pipelines

Strategic angle: Concerns rise over US intentions regarding European energy infrastructure.

Briefing: US-Indonesia trade deal slammed as ‘extractive colonialism’ over mining, fossil fuels

Strategic angle: Critics argue that the US-Indonesia trade agreement prioritizes resource extraction at the expense of local communities and the environment.

Briefing: Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

Strategic angle: US officials reveal that a leading Chinese chipmaker has provided technology to Iran's military.

Briefing: Iran, US harden positions as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war.

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Briefing: Moon race: How China is challenging the US

Strategic angle: China aims to walk on the moon by 2030 and establish a lunar base, intensifying its competition with the US in space exploration.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US has linked security guarantees to ceding of Donbas

Strategic angle: Ukrainian president says peace deal proposed by US included ceding land to Russia.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: US ties Ukraine security guarantees to Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky stated that the US is linking security guarantees to Ukraine's cession of the Russian-occupied Donbas region.

Editorial Staff Updated 24 days ago

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast

Iran has dismissed the US ceasefire proposal, presenting its own set of demands amid ongoing military actions in the region.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: Iran targets US public opinion with online information war

Strategic angle: The Iranian regime employs AI-generated content to influence American perceptions of the Middle East conflict.

Editorial Staff Updated 24 days ago

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

Tensions escalate as Iran retaliates against perceived threats from Israel.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE warns all immigrants to ‘lie low’ whatever their legal status

Strategic angle: Tania Warner emphasizes the need for caution among immigrants after her own experience with ICE.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: Iran claims Israel, US, attacked near nuclear power plant, no technical damage or casualties

Strategic angle: Iran alleges an attack by Israel and the US near its nuclear facility, reporting no damage or injuries.

Editorial Staff Updated 25 days ago

US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Concerns raised over the economic implications of not advancing the trade agreement.

Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago

Oil rises as markets assess supply risks after Iran denies US talks

Oil prices increase amid concerns over supply risks following Iran's denial of US negotiations.

Editorial Staff Updated 27 days ago

US and Israel attack Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, says Iran atomic energy organization

The organization added that there was 'no leakage of radioactive materials reported' in the area in central Iran.

Editorial Staff 28 days ago

Briefing: Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume

Strategic angle: Deaths have been reported in both Russia and Ukraine, with US-brokered talks set to continue on Sunday.

Editorial Staff Updated 30 days ago

Oil jumps 4% as Iranian retaliatory strikes on Qatar’s key energy facility stoke supply worries

Oil prices surged following Iranian missile strikes that damaged a crucial LNG export facility in Qatar.

Briefing: Denmark was reportedly preparing for full-scale war with the US over Greenland

Strategic angle: Tensions rise as Denmark considers drastic measures regarding Greenland's future.

Briefing: US to demand $15,000 visa bonds from 12 more countries

Strategic angle: The requirement, effective April 12, targets African nations with high overstay rates amid stricter immigration rules.

Japan, U.S. To Agree On Joint Development Of Rare Earth Elements, Lithium, Copper At Summit Meeting This Week

Nikkei reports on the upcoming agreement between Japan and the U.S. regarding critical minerals.

Are Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region affecting the US' war strategy?

Israel's military initiates strikes on western Iran as tensions escalate.

Briefing: US to Probe Chemical Imports; Rare Earth Development Advances in Brazil

Strategic angle: March 17 Business Watch highlights key developments in the chemical and rare earth sectors.

Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US

Iran's football federation is in talks with FIFA regarding the relocation of World Cup matches from the US to Mexico.

Trump Bombs Iran's Kharg Island and Threatens to Hit Oil Exports

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Australia’s Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal

Lynas secures a significant contract to supply rare earth oxides to the US.

Briefing: US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran

Strategic angle: Israel conducts extensive bombing campaign targeting Iranian regime infrastructure as conflict escalates.

Briefing: War in Iran strains ammunition supplies, raising concern among military leadership

Strategic angle: In just two weeks of war, Israeli and US forces have fired a record number of missiles to defend against Iranian attacks.

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles, says Seoul

The ballistic missile launches came days after Pyongyang had warned of 'terrible consequences' over US-South Korea joint military drills.

Briefing: Japan to release oil stocks as US says buy American

Strategic angle: Japan plans to release oil stocks in response to US calls for increased domestic purchases.

Briefing: How war between US, Israel and Iran could impact your summer vacation as price of oil skyrockets

Strategic angle: Rising oil prices may affect travel plans this summer.

Briefing: Middle East war live: Iran threatens retaliation as Trump says US 'obliterated' targets on Kharg island

Strategic angle: Iran warns of potential attacks on US oil infrastructure following Trump's claims of military actions on Kharg Island.

Briefing: US-Israeli Strikes Damage Iran's Cultural Heritage Sites

Strategic angle: UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments already damaged by US and Israeli strikes.

US eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies

The United States has relaxed its sanctions on Russian oil to address rising prices, causing tensions with European partners.

Briefing: Why US easing of oil sanctions comes at perfect time for Russia

Strategic angle: The US has further eased sanctions on Russian oil in an attempt to bring soaring energy prices down, providing a significant boost to the Kremlin.

Briefing: Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US

Strategic angle: The weapons approved are part of an $11 billion arms package announced by Washington in December.

Briefing: Oil drops after US issues license for countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days

Strategic angle: The US grants a temporary license allowing the purchase of stranded Russian oil, leading to a drop in oil prices.

Briefing: Russian envoy met with US negotiators in Florida to discuss "a variety of topics," says Washington

Strategic angle: Global Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed ongoing communication between the teams amid rising tensions.

Briefing: 'US war on Iran tactically very successful: Strategic success will be 'elusive', warns Schneiderman

Strategic angle: Genie Godula welcomes Daniel Schneiderman, who discusses the tactical military successes of the US in Iran and the challenges of achieving strategic goals.

Oil plunges 10% as Trump warns to hit Iran 'twenty times harder' if it blockades Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices plunged after Trump warned that Tehran would be hit "twenty times harder" if it attempted to halt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Briefing: US Envoy: American Forces Destroyed Iran's Three Main Uranium Enrichment Facilities

Strategic angle: Significant military action taken against Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Briefing: Video shows US Tomahawk missile strike next to bombed Iranian school

Strategic angle: A newly released video reveals the impact of a US missile strike near a school in Iran, raising concerns over military actions.