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Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?

US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-governance and its dominance in global chip manufacturing create significant geopolitical tension. Any conflict could disrupt world technology. The US maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan's security.

The Economic Times

A Look At How Iranian Oil Exports Could Be Impacted If U.S. Escalates Attacks On Kharg Island

Smaller terminals such as Lavan, Sirri, and Jask cannot match Kharg's capacity. Estimates show Iran exports roughly 1–1.5 million barrels per day, and even a brief disruption could significantly cut supply.

International Business Times

For CEOs, it’s time for a wartime mindset

The Iran war may end, but global instability is here to stay. Business leaders who plan for volatility will have the edge.

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Why an NVIDIA Chip Could Supercharge TSMC’s Next Rally

A recent Trump decision could lead to NVIDIA generating billions in new chip sales to China. Chip manufacturer TSMC could come away as a clear victor.

MarketBeat

Nigeria has a high poverty rate – what this has to do with ethnic conflicts

Nigeria has endured decades of violent insurgencies and ranks 6th on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. Numerous people have been killed and millions displaced. The number of casualties from terrorist attacks in 2025 can be seen in both the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data and the Council on Foreign…

The Conversation

US Debt Of $38 Trillion Now A 'National Security Crisis,' Warns Top Economist, Another Blames Political Polarization: 'Neither Party Is…'

Richard Haass, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, and other economists have sounded the alarm about the U.S. national debt, stating that it poses a significant threat to the country’s security and global standing.

Benzinga

Legendary DC diplomat feels 'like Paul Revere' about the $38 trillion national debt: 'The crisis is coming!'

Richard Haass has spent a lifetime monitoring global crises. Now he says America’s most dangerous one is coming from inside the house.

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What CFOs say about AI when they’re speaking off the record

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Fortune

US and China need a space hotline for orbital emergencies, experts say

The Council on Foreign Relations released a new report calling for the United States to make space a top national priority.

Space

Trump to embark on Middle East trip to meet Gulf allies

President eager to discuss trade and investment but no plans to visit Israel amid tensions over Gaza war

The Guardian - US

Trump tariffs promise chaos, but China's Xi Jinping may be the biggest threat to the global economy, former Treasury official warns

"When it comes to manufactured goods, trade with China is virtually a one-way street."

Fortune

‘He was prescient’: Jimmy Carter, the environment and the road not taken

The ex-president was a pioneer on renewable energy and land conservation but his 1980 defeat was a ‘fork in the road’

The Guardian - US

Ukraine’s surprise cross-border incursion seen as a tactical reply to Russia's grinding gains

Russia’s army has in recent months made an unrelenting effort to punch through Ukrainian defenses at selected points along the front line in eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK

With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine

Behind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before

The Independent UK

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Hezbollah poses bigger risk to Israel than Hamas on Oct. 7, analyst says

Israel says it will soon decide whether to launch an offensive in Lebanon, where it has clashed with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah for months. Steven A. Cook, a senior fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, tells FRANCE 24's Monte Francis that Hezbollah's large stores of…

The Independent UK

Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies

The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia

The Conversation

India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China − even as Biden claims that's not his goal

This fall, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is slated to lead a bipartisan group of U.S. senators to China. The planned trip, like other recent visits to China by high-ranking U.S. officials, is aimed at improving the relationship between the U.S. and China.

Roll Call

Biden, Asian leaders pledge deeper ties amid tensions with China, North Korea - Roll Call

President Biden and Japan's and South Korea's leaders announced steps to to deepen their alliance and keep China and North Korea in check.

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Saudi Arabia-Israel normalisation difficult but possible: Blinken

Top US diplomat says Washington is ‘very much involved’ in push for formal relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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