China posts slowest GDP growth since 2022 as investment slumps
YANTAI, CHINA – JULY 14, 2026 – Containers parked at Yantai Port International Container Terminal in Yantai City,…
U.S. launches strikes against Iran for a third night, while Tehran targets Gulf neighbors
This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a cargo ship anchoring near…
Ukraine escalates attacks on tankers as Russian fuel shortages bite
Cars stand in line for gasoline at a Lukoil gas station on July 8, 2026 in Nakhabino outside…
U.S. to continue technical talks with Iran despite new strikes
US President Donald Trump, alongside CIA Director John Ratcliffe, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of…
Inside India newsletter: India’s $50 billion worth of IPOs at risk
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India” —…
Lawmakers probe growing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies
U.S. lawmakers are considering how to curb the growing adoption of Chinese AI models by homegrown companies, as…
Meta’s woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire
The Indian government has warned of action against two of Meta’s three major platforms, WhatsApp and Instagram, within…
Russia-Ukraine war: Trump calls precede NATO summit
Local residents walk past burning garages outside a residential building following a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian…
Venezuela death toll hits 2,595 as cost from strongest quake in a century mount
People walk past a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 25, 2026. Powerful twin earthquakes…
Oman: Strait of Hormuz fees raise oil market concerns
Commercial vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos around Qaboos Port on June 21, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.…
OpenAI proposes U.S. government own 5% stake to address political blowback
CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a working lunch with G7 leaders,…
Oil prices: Breakdown in US-Iran talks casts doubt over peace process
A traditional dhow boat is seen at sea, with towering skyscrapers on the Doha Corniche in the background…