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Oops!... Pakistan did it again: The 'deny, deflect, get caught' pattern repeats

Pakistan's history of 'oops' moments, from allegedly harboring Iranian aircraft to denying terrorist camps, has eroded its credibility on the global stage. Decades of strategic ambiguity and carefully calibrated deniability have created a trust deficit, making its diplomatic assurances met with skepticism and every crisis a potential international embarrassment.

The Times of India

Patience as power: How Beijing turned America's Iran war into a Taiwan strategy

While the US and Israel engaged in conflict with Iran, China quietly leveraged the situation to expand its influence. By positioning itself as a diplomatic alternative and stabilizing energy supplies, Beijing benefited from a weakened American strategic position and growing uncertainty about US reliability among allies.

The Times of India

The Dragon and the Dealmaker: Tariff warrior Trump arrives in Beijing as a trade pilgrim

TOI Correspondent from Washington: Americans are holding their breath as US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, not merely over the outcome of the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but whether their own mercurial leader might stumble into another unscripted diplomatic or political controversy.

The Times of India

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Child-Support Shake-Up: Washington’s 2026 Law Raises Payment Caps and Adds New Deductions — What Divorced Dads Need to Know

Washington just stepped into the spotlight with a child-support overhaul that could ripple through family budgets faster than most people expect. The new rules raise payment caps and expand deductions, changing how courts calculate monthly obligations for many divorced parents. That combination creates both relief and frustration, depending on income…

Clever Dude

Social Security Checks Are Getting Smaller for Some Retirees—And It’s Not a Benefit Cut

For millions of retirees, Social Security day is a little like payday with fewer surprises and a lot more budgeting. That’s why recent reports of smaller monthly checks sparked instant panic across kitchen tables and retirement communities nationwide. Many seniors assumed Washington quietly slashed benefits behind the scenes, but the…

The Free Financial Advisor

Payback for help during India-Pakistan war? Iran's jets at Nur Khan airbase trigger memories of 1971

Pakistan confirmed Iranian military aircraft landed during the US-Iran conflict, sparking questions about its neutrality as a mediator. While denying military contingency use, Islamabad stated aircraft arrived during a ceasefire for diplomatic support. This has revived historical comparisons and intensified US scrutiny over Pakistan's mediation role, leading to calls for…

The Economic Times

Trump in Beijing: How do the US and China compare as economic superpowers?

US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence.

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Trump-Xi summit: 3 ways the US and China can compete without going to war

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing this week may ease tensions at the margins of the US–China rivalry. But it will not change a central fact: neither side can escape the rivalry, and neither side can decisively win it.

The Conversation

Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

Euronews

Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockade

The struggles of Iran's economy are testing its ability to withstand the war and defy Washington’s demands

The Independent UK

Trump lands in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping, as Iran war looms over talks

The US president arrives with tech leaders including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, with trade, AI and Taiwan all set to be discussed

The Guardian - UK

Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to honor commitments ahead of President Trump's Beijing summit. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and a core interest, while the U.S. is legally bound to provide defensive means. Taiwan's reduced defense budget approval raises concerns about Beijing using it…

The Economic Times

Greenland Says U.S. Military Expansion Is Being Discussed With Trump Officials

Greenland's authorities confirmed Tuesday that an expanded U.S. military presence on the Arctic island is part of ongoing talks with American and Danish officials, marking a new phase in President Donald Trump's push to increase Washington's leverage over the strategically vital territory.

Latin Times

Trump Dismisses Americans' Financial Pain Over Iran War and Insults Reporters Asking About Inflation Before China Trip

President Donald Trump left Washington for China on Tuesday after a combative exchange with reporters in which he insulted journalists who pressed him on inflation and the rising cost of his White House ballroom while also saying Americans' financial pain was not shaping his approach to the Iran war.

Latin Times

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Mitt Romney Returns to Politics After More Than a Year Away from Washington

Republican former senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney stepped back into the political spotlight after more than a year away from Washington. Since leaving the Senate in 2025, Romney has largely stayed out of the public eye and politics as a whole.

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‘I don’t know if I want to put that in my body’: Washington man spots something off about Sam’s Club’s beef strips

Sent shoppers down a rabbit hole.

The Times of India

The insomniac-in-chief, a President who can’t log off

President Trump's late-night social media activity, characterized by numerous posts on his Truth Social platform, is raising concerns about his focus and stamina. Critics and even some Republicans privately express unease, comparing his behavior to an "aggrieved influencer" rather than a commander-in-chief, especially as the nation faces international and domestic…

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“Tariffs will not shift purchases to US-made beginner instruments. They will price beginners out of the market”: NAMM President John Mlynczak testifies about the impact of tariffs in Washington DC

Mlynczak says the tariffs will price beginners out of the market and harm the broader industry ecosystem as a result

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Sensing an edge, Iran 'ready to gamble' it can outlast Trump

Iran's leadership is betting it can outlast an under-pressure Donald Trump in its peace negotiations with Washington, but its defiance risks renewed military confrontation and further stoking domestic tensions, analysts say.in Tehran that Trump and Israel could no longer wield the threat of military action to pressure the leadership.

International Business Times UK

'A Reality TV Show:' 1 in 4 Americans Believe Trump's Dinner Assassination Was Staged, Says Report

A poll by NewsGuard and YouGov reveals that 24% of Americans believe the alleged assassination attempts on Donald Trump were staged, reflecting deep-seated distrust in institutions.

Tom’s Hardware

Jensen Huang snubbed by White House for President Trump’s China state visit — Nvidia CEO not on roster, which includes Apple's Tim Cook and Elon Musk

Jensen Huang was reportedly not invited to President Trump's state visit to China, even though the Nvidia CEO has accompanied the U.S. president in several state visits across the globe. One expert says that this is a "strong signal" to Beijing that Washington won't budge on its stance of banning…

Euronews

Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf countries

Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.

Latin Times

Artists Behind Trump-Epstein Statues Return to Washington DC With Iran War Video Game

A guerrilla art collective known as Secret Handshake installed three playable arcade cabinets near the D.C. War Memorial on the National Mall on Monday, unveiling a satirical video game called Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell.

The Times of India

The superpower trap: Xi, Trump, and the myth of American decline

President Trump's China visit occurs amid a US-Iran stalemate, with analysts suggesting Xi Jinping holds more leverage. Many in Beijing view Trump as a symptom of liberal democracy's instability and American decline, validating Xi's "rise of the East" worldview. This perception of US weakness could lead China to miscalculate and…

Euronews

A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making

A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal. Nervous Europeans are watching.

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