Epstein files release shows David Stern advised against mentioning ‘being denied previously or criminal charges’An aide to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor advised Jeffrey Epstein to illegally hide his child sexual abuse conviction to obtain a visa to China,…
In upcoming elections, Republicans have a Texas problem — and so do Democrats
With less than nine months until the midterm elections, Donald Trump’s party is in trouble. The president’s policies and actions are unpopular, Republicans keep losing special elections, and now even have to defend once-solid seats in Congress. One sta…
US Prepares For Potential Weeks-Long Operations Against Iran: Report
The US military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries.
US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni refugees, asylum seekers
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Yemenis to return to their war-torn country.
What’s next for Cuba? Trump turns the screws as the island runs out of jet fuel
Cuba’s government appears to be on the brink of economic collapse amid a worsening energy crisis.
African Union summit opens, as continent faces conflict and climate extremes
The 2026 African Union Summit is being held this weekend in Addis Ababa, with Angola handing the rotating chair to Burundi. The bloc is facing challenges including mounting conflicts, insecurity in the Sahel, strained ties with Washington and internal…
Sharjah Ruler acts on public pleas, restores salary and approves Dh300,000 education aid
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi’s intervention on the “Direct Line” radio programme led to immediate government action on public cases. He addressed issues ranging from employee entitlements and educational funding to infrastructur…
It’s been a big — but rocky — week for AI models from China. Here’s what’s happened
New AI models launched by China’s biggest players underscore how the country’s companies are keeping up with the U.S.
Sources: TSMC plans to invest another $100B to build four more US fabs to ensure tariff-free chip sales; analysis: its Arizona site has land for four more fabs (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Sources: TSMC plans to invest another $100B to build four more US fabs to ensure tariff-free chip sales; analysis: its Arizona site has land for four more fabs — Agreements reached between Taiwan and Trump administr…
Trump says Iran regime change ‘best thing that could happen’ as second carrier heads to region
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as he confirmed the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. The US president is hoping to strike a deal with Ira…