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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US may soon remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers, an action he believes will increase oil supply and lower prices, though long-term effects remain uncertain.
The U.S. has charged three individuals, reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to smuggle billions of dollars worth of Nvidia AI chips from the U.S. to China, using fake papers and dummy gear for shipments through Taiwan to Southeast Asia. The indictment claims a complex scheme involving rerouting at least $2.5 billion of American AI technology.
Surging prices stemming from the conflict in Iran have put China on the cusp of exiting a record streak of deflation well ahead of schedule. This 'dangerous cure' for deflation is driven by the war oil shock.
An old clip of American national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who was recently arrested in India, has resurfaced where he states his desire to 'change the course of history' by helping local populations fight their own wars.
India is actively seeking to procure LPG from various sources, including Russia and the US, to ensure its energy security as Middle East conflicts and Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to affect global energy markets.
World-renowned life scientist Shu Xiaokun, who received significant US government funding and awards, has abruptly shifted his research focus from the United States to China, where he was appointed a prestigious endowed chair professor.
Freed Belarusian political prisoners have arrived in Lithuania following a US-brokered deal.
Alibaba Group Holding has introduced a preview of its most powerful artificial intelligence model, Qwen3.5-Max-Preview, which reportedly outperforms Chinese rivals but still trails leading US models.
Chongqing Normal University, Moscow Conservatory launch joint Tchaikovsky Conservatory China Daily
President Donald Trump drew a parallel between US strikes on Iran and Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor while defending the war during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a remark that caused initial awkwardness and continues to draw scrutiny, with Trump invoking it to defend a "surprise attack" on Iran.
The USS Tripoli, carrying 2,000 Marines, is set to enter the Arabian Sea, providing the US with an opportunity to deploy troops to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, at least three US vessels, including the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, have departed San Diego en route to the Middle East for routine operations.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced the replacement of all senior military commanders, expanding sweeping reforms after the US ousted Nicolas Maduro and following the dismissal of a long-serving defense minister.
Amid growing interest in the OpenClaw AI agent, China's tech giants are now integrating the technology into robots, following recent launches of their own OpenClaw versions.
The US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) has announced a $10 billion financial support package for Essar’s Mesabi Metallics project.
Follow live developments in the Middle East as Israel launched further attacks on Tehran today, a day after US President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas…
A historic March heatwave is affecting the US Southwest, with record high temperatures and heat alerts. Scientists say this record-breaking heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' without the climate crisis.
India and China are reportedly closely observing Iran's 'chokepoint' strategy around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly stated she feels manipulated and deceived by Jeffrey Epstein, taking responsibility for not investigating his background earlier. In a recent interview, she expressed, "Wish I Had Never Met Him," further detailing her feelings of being manipulated by the convicted US sex offender.
The US government has approved the sale of an additional $7 billion worth of weapons and ammunition to the United Arab Emirates, according to the Wall Street Journal.
An opinion piece analyzes Iran's multilevel blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting it is destined to fail, with its political aspect being the strongest and economic the weakest. This adds to previous reports on the Strait becoming a site of asymmetric naval war with uncertain outcomes, despite US military might.
Sri Lanka has refused ground access to U.S. warplanes, maintaining its close ties with both the United States, its largest export market, and Iran, a key buyer of its tea.
India emphasised freedom of navigation and the safety of all seafarers and expressed concern over the blockade of routes along the Strait of Hormuz.
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Monitors are warning that US-Israeli strikes on Iranian oil refineries, military bases, and nuclear facilities are leading to a devastating environmental disaster, including black rain and marine pollution.
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