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Americas 1 day ago

US has weapons deployed in orbit, Space Force says

"The US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action," a US Space Force spokesperson said in a statement that did not provide specifics on the weapons.

Markets 2 days ago

Oil prices jump more than 2 percent after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices had been expected to rise on Monday amid growing concerns about risks to supply from Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, whose East-West oil pipeline was shut on Friday by a drone strike that originated in ‌Iraq.

Asia & Pacific 3 days ago

China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for "cooperation" within the bloc, which he has said represents "50 percent of the world's population, 40 percent of global GDP and more than 25 percent of global trade".

Economy 4 days ago

Trump says he would be OK with China building cars in US

A regulation imposed by former President Joe Biden's administration in early 2025 effectively bans all Chinese automakers from selling or building passenger vehicles in the US.

Americas 6 days ago

Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress

"If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the Trump dividend," he told the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, as the party struggles in polls against the Democrats.

Academia 6 days ago

PREMIUM
The Donald Trump shock in East Asia

The consequences of Trump’s behavior are even more serious for East Asia than they are for Europe.

Tech 1 week ago

US accuses Chinese AI firms of 'malicious' copying of AI technology

The Chinese companies copied US AI labs’ intellectual property through a technique known as distillation, according to a statement from US law enforcement and intelligence officials.

Editorial 1 week ago

PREMIUM
Keeping it free and active

As Washington pushes allies to gang up on Beijing, Indonesia must resist the pressure and stay true to its non-aligned roots, or risk becoming the mouse deer crushed between two fighting elephants.

Economy 1 week ago

UAE builds alternative trade, energy routes after Iran attacks

The UAE, a critical economic lifeline for Iran, had suspended all financial and economic transactions with the Islamic Republic in August, citing military escalation by Tehran and missile threats.

Asia & Pacific 1 week ago

Moscow not ruling out trilateral meeting of Russian, US and Chinese leaders

However, before moving on to the actual preparations, it is necessary to understand what the meeting's agenda would be, Ryabkov said.

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