China’s Growth Illusion Meets Harsh Reality as Iran War Threatens to Derail Fragile Rebound
China entered 2026 with cautious optimism as its economy showed signs of recovery after a prolonged slowdown. First quarter growth reached 5.0 percent year...
France and Italy’s proposed antisemitism laws test the limits of free speech
French and Italian lawmakers are set to vote on new laws defining antisemitism due to a rise in anti-Jewish incidents, but critics argue these...
Understanding CMMS vs EAM: Optimize Your Asset Management Strategy
Every maintenance team hits a point where spreadsheets, scattered work orders, and tribal knowledge stop working. Assets multiply. Service histories get harder to track....
ASML Raises 2026 Outlook as AI Driven Chip Demand Accelerates
ASML occupies a critical position in the global semiconductor supply chain as the sole producer of extreme ultraviolet lithography systems. These machines are essential...
Report Claims Iran Used Chinese Satellite to Target US Bases During Recent Conflict
A report by the Financial Times alleges that Iran obtained access to a Chinese-built surveillance satellite in late 2024, significantly enhancing its military targeting...
UN Watchdog Warns North Korea Rapidly Expanding Nuclear Weapons Capacity
North Korea has significantly accelerated its nuclear programme, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi reported increased activity at the country’s...
US Allies Look to Japan as Tokyo Signals Historic Shift in Arms Exports
Japan is preparing to ease long-standing restrictions on arms exports, marking its biggest defence policy shift since World War II.
The move comes amid uncertainty...
China Rejects US Accusations on Taiwan, Calls Claims of Military Pressure ‘Distorted’
Tensions between China and United States over Taiwan have intensified in recent years, particularly around military activity in the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing considers Taiwan part...
Israel and Lebanon Hold US Mediated Talks as Gaza Spillover Conflict Escalates
Israeli and Lebanese envoys are set to meet in Washington in US mediated negotiations aimed at reducing escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon. The...
Xi Calls For Rule of Law as China Pushes Back on Middle East War
Xi Jinping has called for the international rule of law to be upheld in the Middle East, in a pointed critique of the ongoing...