Ukraine Raises Stakes Against Russia
Ukraine is intensifying its attacks on Russian targets, having struck a Moscow oil refinery in a drone strike and stepped up assaults on occupied Crimea. This e
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Austrian Literary Icon Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Ingeborg Bachmann would have turned 100 this year. A new documentary featuring Sandra Hüller celebrates the Austrian poet and author's life and work. Born in Au
Iran to Decide on Unfrozen Assets Usage
Tehran will determine how to use its unfrozen assets under a US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war, an Iranian ambassador said. The deal is under neg
Trump Highlights Economy in Pennsylvania Visit
President Trump visited a business in the Allentown area, touting the US economy amidst a recent conflict with Iran. The trip came after an interim agreement wa
Oil Prices Steady as Tankers Transit Strait of Hormuz
The price of oil has steadied as tankers now openly travel through the Strait of Hormuz following a peace agreement between Iran and the US on June 23rd, 2026.
Gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US engaged in a diplomatic and logistical conflict. The region is a critical waterway for global oil
Can the Cold War Teach Us to Slow Down AI?
The US and Soviet Union managed to slow the nuclear arms race during the Cold War. Can the same be done with AI? During the Cold War's darkest days, a grim logi
Google Loses Top AI Researchers
Google DeepMind lost two high-profile researchers in a week marked by multiple departures across major AI labs. Noam Shazeer announced his exit last week. The d
Vance Says Direct Talks with Iran Set Stage for War-Ending Deal
US Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland on Monday, June 22. The high-level talks aimed to broker a peace
China's Military Might: A Misguided Panic
The United States and its allies are increasingly concerned about China's growing military capabilities, but this panic is misguided and counterproductive. Chin
Vance Says Iran Talks Lay Groundwork for War-Ending Deal
US Senator JD Vance met with Iranian officials on Monday, describing the discussions as challenging yet productive. The talks took place amid ongoing conflict.
Taliban-Russia Defence Deal Raises Concerns
The Taliban regime has reportedly signed a defence agreement with Russia, sparking concerns among regional and global powers. The deal is believed to have been