Clash of perception: Why talks between Iran and the US are deadlocked
Middle East
May 12, 2026
Clash of perception: Why talks between Iran and the US are deadlocked
The United States waited 10 days for Iran’s response to its framework for ending the war. When Tehran’s demands arrived…
Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
Technology
May 11, 2026
Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
New York — A group of rural Utah residents wants a chance to vote in November to oppose a massive AI…
Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime
Features/Interviews
May 11, 2026
Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime
The internet blackout in Iran is more than two months old, the longest on record. For millions who rely on…
Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away
World
May 11, 2026
Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away
Abuja — When Russian forces withdrew last month from the strategic stronghold of Kidal in northern Mali — retreating under the…
Saudi’s Arabia’s oil giant gets boost from higher crude prices
Middle East
May 11, 2026
Saudi’s Arabia’s oil giant gets boost from higher crude prices
Saudi Aramco has reported a 26 percent jump in first-quarter profit thanks to higher oil prices, a positive sign for…
Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers
World
May 11, 2026
Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers
Taipei, Taiwan — As Washington pressures Taiwan to spend big on defenses against a potential Chinese attack, one of the island’s…
In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
World
May 11, 2026
In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
In the months before the United States launched a January raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela and…
US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
Features/Interviews
May 11, 2026
US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
As the war in Iran enters its third month, it’s providing a window for China into how US military capabilities…
Oil prices climb after Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal
Middle East
May 11, 2026
Oil prices climb after Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal
Oil prices are rising today, after US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s latest terms to end the war, sparking fears…
Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals
Technology
May 9, 2026
Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals
Google wants to be your go-to fitness coach and wellness adviser… even if you have an Apple Watch. The tech…