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Military / WarThe Veil
El-Sayed: ‘Dumb’ to Ask if I Think Iran’s a Bigger Threat Than Israel, ‘Our Job’ Is to Use Diplomacy
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed called a question about whether Iran is a bigger threat than Israel “dumb” and said “our job” is to use diplomacy.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
What Does China’s New Military Base in Laos Mean?
An October 2026 signal describes a new Chinese military base in Laos, raising questions about Beijing's regional posture. The base's status is unverified.
- 7 min
- Laos
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative
An event report says the FBI arrested realtor Wanying Zhang at LAX in an alleged China spy case involving a relative of Taiwan’s president.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Iran has ‘legitimate right’ to civilian nuclear program – China
China says Iran has a legitimate right to peaceful nuclear activities. The statement does not report a change to Iran's program.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday
Photos from Beijing as China begins its seven-day National Day holiday after Xi Jinping sharpened Beijing's warning on Taiwan.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Live Updates: Iran says Trump must choose war or diplomacy as talks expected to resume this week
Talks are expected to resume this week, but no date or venue has been announced, and neither side has signaled a shift in its demands.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared if fighting with the US resumes, but diplomacy is not over. Neither path has begun.
- 7 min
- Iran
Global SummitsThe Veil
2 giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit
Two giant pandas departed Chengdu, China, on September 27, 2026, bound for a zoo in Atlanta after a Xi-Trump summit.
- 7 min
- China
World TradeThe Veil
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
Beijing and Washington agree to trim tariffs and start formal AI talks during Xi’s visit, signaling cautious easing of trade tensions and focus on safety.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
Beijing’s UN address emphasizes growth, financing, and multilateralism, signaling continuity and agenda‑setting in development forums.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China is taking the fight to the stars. America must reclaim space supremacy
U.S. officials warn of China’s on-orbit space control, urging stronger defenses and cislunar strategies to protect satellites and critical systems.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest China’s Xi Jinping Visit
Demonstrators rally near federal sites as Xi Jinping meets U.S. officials; human rights and trade top messages amid tight security and road closures.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Bessent reveals extension to Busan agreement with China until January
Treasury’s Bessent extends a financial coordination deal with China to January, aiming to steady Asia markets amid the Iran war’s ripple effects.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Beyond killer robots: China's real AI threat to America is already here, experts warn
Experts in Washington say China’s open-source AI and distillation efforts, not robots, risk eroding U.S. advantages and complicating controls.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
U.S. officials propose a U.S.–China AI safety alert mechanism ahead of a Trump–Xi summit, aiming to reduce risk via rapid incident and anomaly sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
We should use Reagan as a guide in handling our modern arms race with China
Policy call in Washington backs tighter AI chip exports to China, shaping U.S.–China talks and industry, with allies’ alignment key to enforcement.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Four upgrades could decide whether America's carriers keep their edge over China
White House orders EMALS vs. steam catapult review as four upgrades could shape U.S. carrier readiness, budgets, and timelines after Lincoln deployment.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Only China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran War
U.S. signals de-escalation may rely on Beijing, New Delhi, and Moscow, citing their channels to Tehran as energy and shipping risks mount.
- 7 min
- India
Military / WarThe Veil
China dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leaders
Beijing rebuffs U.S. tech leaders’ appeals to slow AI, calling them strategic fearmongering amid chip curbs and standards battles in Washington and Beij...
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Mike Johnson rejects AI moratorium over China threat as conservative activist demands guardrails
In Washington, the House Speaker urges industry-Congress talks on AI safety, rejecting a pause as conservatives push for stricter guardrails.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Erdogan Claims Turkey Can Remain Friends with the West While Joining China-Russia Axis
In Beijing and Ankara, Erdogan signals closer China–Russia engagement while maintaining Western ties, testing NATO balance and multi-vector diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Turkey
World TradeThe Veil
China hits back at G20 statement on its reliance on exports, accusing them of 'promoting protectionism'
Beijing rejects a G20 note on its export reliance, calling it protectionist, and signals pushback to U.S. and EU measures tied to Iran and trade.
- 7 min
- China