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East Timor's Ramos-Horta to start off second day of Future of Asia

In August 2024, scholars at a Xiamen-based think tank published a paper urging Beijing to immediately establish a shadow Taiwan government on the Chinese mainland in preparation for a full takeover of the island. “It is imperative to prepare a plan for the comprehensive takeover of Taiwan after unif

Skills shortages, shifting tariffs and complex permitting processes are major barriers

Iran war anxiety sends global container shipping rates soaring Reuters

European NATO member states need to prepare to deter, and if necessary, defeat Russia—with less US support. When it comes to airpower, here are the actions European states need to take in the short, medium, and long term. The post The future of NATO’s deterrence in the air domain appeared first on A

Rising defense spending is creating a generational opportunity. But allied interoperability should be built into these new systems from the start. The post Increasing defense spending isn’t enough. The US and its allies must also guarantee interoperability. appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Oil prices increased by about 2% following escalated threats from the US President to 'hit Iran hard' after delays in peace negotiations. Retired US Army Brigadier General Mark Kimmit, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs, joined the discussion to analyze the shift in U

Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen, joined the program to discuss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the first-ever halftime show for the tournament. Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, the halftime event will feature performances by Madonna, BTS, and Shakira, and is expected to be the m

US launches new strikes on targets in Iran Reuters

'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war Reuters