Silicon Valley Musters Behind-the-Scenes Support for Anthropic
Tech companies have been reluctant to directly confront Trump administration officials over their contract feud with the A.I. start-up. Read More
Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid at request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey
Pakistan announced on Wednesday a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey. In a statement, Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar said the...
Google Sits Pretty as A.I. Rivals Compete for Pentagon Favor
The tech giant has been rebuilding its relationship with the Defense Department and is poised to benefit as it sidesteps competitors’ controversies. Read More
2 Hongkongers held after raids on 3 illegal fuel stations amid oil price spike
Hong Kong authorities have raided three illegal fuelling stations and arrested two men, seizing more than 1,800 litres (475.5 gallons) of petrol with an estimated market value of HK$54,000 (US$6,891) as oil prices continue to spike amid the widening conflict in the...
Chaos over Donald Trump’s China trip likely to further test Beijing’s patience with US
Visits to China by foreign leaders are tightly choreographed and meticulously planned affairs, even by the usual standards of international diplomacy. But the chaotic nature of Donald Trump’s White House and his request to delay a planned visit to China in the wake of...
Russia Has Advanced Counterspace Weapons, Hypersonic Missiles – US Intel Chief
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russia possesses advanced systems, including counterspace weapons, hypersonic missiles and undersea capabilities, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said in the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment published on Wednesday. Read More
Iran’s President Confirms Death of Country’s Intelligence Minister
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Wednesday the death of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib. Read More
IRGC Says Attacked All US Bases in Middle East in Recent Strike
Iranian women footballers return home after withdrawing Australia asylum bids
Chinese experts assess military decapitation in Iran, Venezuela for lessons closer to home
EU nation planning ‘fuel tourism’ crackdown
EU nation planning ‘fuel tourism’ crackdown
EU nation planning ‘fuel tourism’ crackdown
Hong Kong campsite operator who murdered ‘alien’ girlfriend jailed for life
How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can’t See It Live
Strategy Shift: Why Pakistan’s ‘Righteous Fury’ Differs From Previous Cross-Border Strikes





