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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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Masoud Pezeshkian: Iran’s defiant president clashing with the US
Iran’s president projects firmer stance toward the U.S., slowing backchannels and raising headline risk as both sides harden messaging.
- 6 min
- Iran
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US allies need to shoot down Russian aircraft testing NATO boundaries, Czech president warns
Petr Pavel warns allies may need to down Russian aircraft testing NATO boundaries, urging clear red lines amid rising border probes and tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump likely ‘smirked’ as 'crass' Iranian president lashed out at US in UN speech: expert
At the UN in New York, Iran’s president criticized the US and Israel; an expert says the rhetoric could bolster Trump’s domestic positioning.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AI, Iran likely to be on agenda for Trump's upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping
White House readies high-stakes Trump–Xi talks in Washington, with AI governance and Iran likely on the agenda alongside trade, tech, and security.
- 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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
Analysts credit Xi’s reserve and buying strategy for capping volatility as Trump-era Iran risks lifted crude prices without triggering a spike.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Rebuilding bridges: the US lifts sanctions on Syria
Washington ends Syria sanctions, aiming to spur rebuilding, trade, and aid. Markets eye logistics, cement, power, and telecoms amid cautious oversight.
- 7 min
- Syria
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
649 years ago, a prominent Muslim scholar warned us about Mayor Mamdani's ideas
Policy signal links Mamdani’s municipal grocery plan to Ibn Khaldun’s cautions on state overreach as New York weighs costs, access, and market impact.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
FBI seizes QTFY domains after intrusions at U.S. agencies and DOE labs, with data stolen from 300+ orgs; action announced in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. must be ‘very, very careful’ about Iran sanctions that target Beijing: Former Amb. to China
Former U.S. ambassador urges caution as Washington signals Iran secondary sanctions that could hit Beijing, risking U.S.-China strains and energy fallout.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US court reverses Trump’s 75-country visa ban — RT World News
Federal court in Washington overturns suspension on immigrant visas, prompting consulates to resume cases amid likely appeals and logistical backlogs.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appeal
Chinese government yields remain steady despite global rises, boosting diversification appeal amid policy support and cautious liquidity management.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Trump claims a US-Canada trade deal, pausing threatened 50% tariffs, but key terms and legal text are pending, leaving markets and policymakers wary.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s latest warning to the US signals the hardliners are just getting started
Iran issues a fresh warning to the US, testing resolve and hinting at wider asymmetric responses as regional security and energy routes face new risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US Senate passes Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill — RT World News
Senate passage advances a bill letting Trump levy 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian goods, tightening secondary pressure as House action awaits.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
India faces 100% tariffs as US Senate advances legislation — RT India
Washington move targets top buyers of Russian energy; India’s trade, prices, and ties with the US could face strain if measure becomes law.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US state mistakenly let hundreds of non-citizens vote — RT World News
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a software error registered thousands, enabling nearly 400 to vote; officials probe voter systems amid election security scrutiny.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran's forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iranian ports and cities
U.S. strikes in Iran prompt Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating Gulf risks to energy, shipping, and regional security, per Reuters.
- 7 min
- Bahrain
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China Responds to Trump Speech: Beijing ‘Has Never and Will Never Interfere’ in Elections
China says it has never and will never interfere in U.S. elections, issuing a same-day response in Beijing to Trump’s vow of forthcoming evidence.
- 7 min
- China