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US aims new sanctions at Sudan’s military junta over its use of chemical weapons
The United States has barred aircraft linked to Sudan’s military junta, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), from operating in its airspace and is tightening...
Sanctioning Sudan’s Army: Washington’s Chemical Weapons Red Line Meets Riyadh’s Realpolitik
The new US sanctions on Sudan’s Armed Forces (SAF), which took effect this month, mark a decisive escalation in Washington’s attempt to enforce the...
Will Trump’s Tariff Powers Derail the New Russia Sanctions Bill?
A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham is facing growing resistance in Congress as lawmakers debate provisions that would...
What Is AI Model Distillation and Why Is It Becoming a US-China Flashpoint?
AI Training Technique Sparks New Tech Rivalry
Model distillation, a widely used artificial intelligence training technique, has emerged as a new point of tension in...
US aircraft carrier USS George Washington visits Vietnam: A commitment to the Indo-Pacific region
On July 30, 2026, international and domestic news sources simultaneously reported on the official visit of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to Vietnam....
Is the Middle East Oil Market Entering a New Era of Permanent Risk?
The Middle East's energy sector is entering a prolonged period of uncertainty as conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to disrupt...
US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets as Iran Conflict Escalates
The United States military launched a two-hour operation against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran early Thursday, marking another significant...
To Beat a State-Capitalist Rival, Washington Became One: Inside the New Critical Minerals Race
On July 10, almost exactly a year after the Pentagon announced it was becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the International Energy Agency...
US, Saudi Strikes on Iran Backed Groups Escalate Gulf Conflict
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, marking Washington's first direct military action...
Who Are Iraq’s Iran Backed Armed Groups and Why Do They Matter?
United States and Saudi Arabian strikes against Iran backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq have renewed attention on the powerful militias that have become...