Rare Earth Squeeze Deepens for U.S. Aerospace and Chipmakers
Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor companies are facing worsening shortages of key rare earth elements, even after a temporary easing of trade tensions...
Macron Redraws Europe’s Nuclear Line
French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a major address updating France’s nuclear doctrine, seeking to reassure European allies unsettled by uncertainty over the long-standing...
US–Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva Amid Military Tensions
Iran and the United States are set to resume indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, seeking to resolve their long-running dispute over Tehran’s...
China Masks Drone Flights in Suspected Taiwan Rehearsal
A large Chinese military drone has conducted at least 23 flights since August over the South China Sea while broadcasting false transponder signals, making...
Night of Fire: Russia Strikes Ukraine, Injuring 20
Russia launched a sweeping overnight assault on Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles as well as attack drones, injuring at least 20 people and...
Russia Challenges Trump’s Peace Board Plan
Trump first introduced the concept of a Board of Peace in September as part of a broader proposal to end Israel’s war in Gaza....
Trump Administration Pushes Diplomats to Fight Data Sovereignty Laws
The Trump administration has directed U.S. diplomats to actively oppose foreign laws that restrict how American tech companies handle citizens’ data abroad. An internal...
Congo’s Cobalt Curbs Expose China’s Critical Metals Vulnerability
China has long been viewed as the powerhouse of critical minerals, particularly those used in batteries for electric vehicles. In 2024, it accounted for...
Pakistan on High Alert Amid Fears of Militant Retaliation
Pakistan has intensified its security measures and arrested dozens of suspects after carrying out air strikes on targets in Afghanistan over the past weekend....
AI Isn’t the Whole Economy: The Old Engines of Growth Are Still Running
Artificial intelligence has become the dominant narrative in both markets and macroeconomics. From predictions of mass white-collar job losses to dreams of a productivity...