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In the Middle East today, states are aligning issue by issue, not choosing sides. They cooperate in one area and compete in the next. This modular alignment is shaping the region, even as it manages the shocks of war and energy-market volatility. The post The new Middle East is modular appeared firs

Performers and fans are falling ill right and left. The unusually early bout of H1N1 might be to blame.

Saudi civil aviation says one killed, eight injured in attack on King Fahd airport Reuters

From groceries to home loans, high oil prices permeate daily life Reuters

China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea Reuters

Trump and Putin both seem to think that removing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would set the stage for a Kremlin-friendly peace deal, but most Ukrainians see the war as a fight for national survival that does not depend on any one man, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Ukrainians are not fi

Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions Reuters

Bank of Korea holds rates as expected after back-to-back hikes Reuters

Dip in the dollar takes a breather with Fed in focus Reuters

DeepSeek wrapping up $15 billion fundraising to fuel AI race Reuters