Special coverage on the attack on Iran
Trump-Xi summit Competing visions for a new world order
US-Iran war and the regional repercussions
The tech CEO's manifesto, where he champions US military dominance and the use of AI weapons, has been described by some as the 'ramblings of a supervillain'
Trump gets taste of China's strength in Beijing
China's J-35 is more than a new stealth fighter. It represents Beijing's attempt to challenge the global dominance of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
The growing popularity of these apps shows how people like the ability to monitor events themselves and draw their own conclusions, without media spin
Satellite technology from China and data analysis from Russia have helped Tehran be far more precise with its missiles and drones in its war against the US and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz is now poised to become the primary arena of confrontation, with Iran relying on speedboat-driven guerrilla warfare to confront the US navy.
Cheap unmanned aerial vehicles cost only a few thousand dollars to make, but are costing millions to defend against, turning the economics of war on its head
Beijing can't easily afford to escalate any economic struggle with Washington
China and the United States have a chance to clinch some economic win-win deals this week, provided politics does not get in the way
Jerome Powell's successor, Kevin Warsh, takes the reins at a critical fiscal moment, as inflationary pressures caused by the US war on Iran begin to take effect worldwide.
Humanoid robot Gabi folds its hands during a precept ceremony at a temple in Seoul, South Korea, on 6 May 2026.
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