On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
Middle East
May 14, 2026
On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
Near Tabriz — Flanked by glistening, snow-capped peaks, the long road to Tehran winds through picturesque valleys of Tabrizi poplar trees…
What Trump says vs. what the intelligence says on Iran
Features/Interviews
May 14, 2026
What Trump says vs. what the intelligence says on Iran
One of the Trump administration’s key talking points on the Iran war is that the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities were…
Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
Technology
May 13, 2026
Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
Taipei, Taiwan — In South Korea, a global energy supply crunch has hit hard. Officials have advised energy conservation, cut growth…
Is the Iran war costing Americans $29 billion or $1 trillion?
Middle East
May 13, 2026
Is the Iran war costing Americans $29 billion or $1 trillion?
The Pentagon says the cost of the Iran war is $29 billion, a figure that’s higher than the $25 billion…
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
World
May 13, 2026
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
Cuba is struggling with devastating nationwide blackouts as the United States’ effective oil blockade strangles fuel supplies. But this crisis…
A war-weary globe watches closely as rivals Trump and Xi prepare for Beijing face-off
Features/Interviews
May 13, 2026
A war-weary globe watches closely as rivals Trump and Xi prepare for Beijing face-off
Beijing/Washington DC — US President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China this week is a historic opportunity for the world’s two…
In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
World
May 13, 2026
In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
President Donald Trump was at it again. On Monday night, Trump embarked on one of his periodic late-night social media…
Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
World
May 13, 2026
Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
Plans to build Australia’s first Trump Tower have been scrapped just three months after it was announced, with the local…
Trump downplays need for China’s help in war with Iran before his trip
Middle East
May 13, 2026
Trump downplays need for China’s help in war with Iran before his trip
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to have a “long talk” about the Iran war with Chinese leader…
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Middle East
May 13, 2026
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key…