Trump confirms meeting with China’s Xi Jinping delayed as war on Iran rages
US President Donald Trump delays his trip to Beijing while also seeking China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Day: March 18, 2026
Samsung says it is considering a shift toward multi-year contracts for memory chips that may help stabilize supply and ease concerns about a shortage (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg)
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Samsung says it is considering a shift toward multi-year contracts for memory chips that may help stabilize supply and ease concerns about a shortage — Samsung Electronics Co. is considering a shift toward mu…
Actor Sean Penn gifted a special ‘Oscar’ by Ukraine’s railway company
Sean Penn was gifted an ‘Oscar’ made of Ukrainian railway metal after he skipped the Oscars to visit war-torn Ukraine.
Japan, US to discuss joint rare earths development
Both countries, as well as many others, are seeking to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.
Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries
Evanston mayor Daniel Biss and Cook County commissioner Donna Miller were among those who came out on top in the elections ahead of the midtermsDemocratic voters in Illinois handed the party’s nominations for five open seats in the House of Representat…
At Least 6 Killed In Israel Strikes On Central Beirut, Says Lebanon
Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut early Wednesday without warning, killing at least six people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country’s south.
Sources: Amazon, long the USPS’ biggest customer, plans to cut packages it ships via the service by at least two-thirds this fall, when its contract expires (Esther Fung/Wall Street Journal)
Esther Fung / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Amazon, long the USPS’ biggest customer, plans to cut packages it ships via the service by at least two-thirds this fall, when its contract expires — The e-commerce giant wants to reduce i…
‘Us Needs No Help’: Trump Fumes At NATO Over Iran War Pushback
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran
CBS Evening News ratings drop below 4M for first time with Tony Dokoupil as anchor after Bari Weiss overhaul
The nightly news program reportedly had a total viewership of nearly 3.83 million last week
CBS Evening News ratings drop below 4M for first time with Tony Dokoupil as anchor after Bari Weiss overhaul
The nightly news program reportedly had a total viewership of nearly 3.83 million last week