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Asian shares are trading mixed, as uncertainty remained about the war in Iran and access to the crucial Strait of Hormuz despite an initial U.S.-Iran deal
Why it matters: Asian shares are trading mixed, as uncertainty remained about the war in Iran and access to the crucial Strait of Hormuz despite an initial U.S.-Iran deal
White House denies rift but Trump officials say Rubio was so skeptical that acceptable deal with Iran was possible that he declined to head US delegation, leading Vance to seize opportunity The post Vance and Rubio take...
Why it matters: White House denies rift but Trump officials say Rubio was so skeptical that acceptable deal with Iran was possible that he declined to head US delegation, leading Vance to seize opportunity The post Vance and Rubio take...
The Trump administration plans to lift export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model as soon as Tuesday night, a U.S. official tells Axios.
Why it matters: The Trump administration plans to lift export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model as soon as Tuesday night, a U.S. official tells Axios.
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
Why it matters: As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
The US State Department has backed a potential sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, valued at US$22.3 million, in a deal it said would strengthen the city state’s defences, a key US strategic partner in Asia.
Why it matters: The US State Department has backed a potential sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, valued at US$22.3 million, in a deal it said would strengthen the city state’s defences, a key US strategic partner in Asia.
British officials signalled they could open a national‑interest or media‑plurality review of Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new regulatory choke point that could delay the deal or force remedies even after approvals elsewhere.
Why it matters: British officials signalled they could open a national‑interest or media‑plurality review of Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new regulatory choke point that could delay the deal or force remedies even after approvals elsewhere.
Parliament comments follow investigation revealing how man was tried at court martial on US airbase • A US military worker killed my son in Britain, and still we fight for justice.
Why it matters: Parliament comments follow investigation revealing how man was tried at court martial on US airbase • A US military worker killed my son in Britain, and still we fight for justice.
Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire.
Why it matters: Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire.
News editor Ben Sales reviews PM's status during 2015 Iran deal and now, Israel-opposition as a unifying factor in NYC primaries, and new details about the 1976 raid on Entebbe The post Daily Briefing June 30: Why...
Why it matters: News editor Ben Sales reviews PM's status during 2015 Iran deal and now, Israel-opposition as a unifying factor in NYC primaries, and new details about the 1976 raid on Entebbe The post Daily Briefing June 30: Why...
China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had noted the 30-year prison sentence given to self-exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who was convicted in a US court for orchestrating a fraud scheme that bilked his...
Why it matters: China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had noted the 30-year prison sentence given to self-exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who was convicted in a US court for orchestrating a fraud scheme that bilked his...
Years-long strategy, meant to degrade Tehran and its terror proxies ahead of open conflict, could prove difficult to sustain if Washington requests greater coordination after Iran war The post How Israel’s ‘campaign...
Why it matters: Years-long strategy, meant to degrade Tehran and its terror proxies ahead of open conflict, could prove difficult to sustain if Washington requests greater coordination after Iran war The post How Israel’s ‘campaign...
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
Why it matters: This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
Hong Kong has surrendered its IPO fundraising crown to Nasdaq following SpaceX’s blockbuster listing earlier this month, but it did so while seeing its IPO proceeds register a year-on-year rise of about 84 per cent in...
Why it matters: Hong Kong has surrendered its IPO fundraising crown to Nasdaq following SpaceX’s blockbuster listing earlier this month, but it did so while seeing its IPO proceeds register a year-on-year rise of about 84 per cent in...
P resident Trump drew a simple lesson after his top national security advisers accidentally texted war plans to The Atlantic ’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, last year.
Why it matters: P resident Trump drew a simple lesson after his top national security advisers accidentally texted war plans to The Atlantic ’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, last year.
More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
Why it matters: More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
Why it matters: As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
The Kennedy Center was ready for a night of comedy yesterday. But before guests even reached the red carpet, the building presented a setup of its own.
Why it matters: The Kennedy Center was ready for a night of comedy yesterday. But before guests even reached the red carpet, the building presented a setup of its own.
For much of the 20th century, the “American dream” was perhaps the most successful export in human history. It reached far beyond American borders.
Why it matters: For much of the 20th century, the “American dream” was perhaps the most successful export in human history. It reached far beyond American borders.
She has a young woman’s voice, a friendly face and a police chief’s badge.
Why it matters: She has a young woman’s voice, a friendly face and a police chief’s badge.
The Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that to deter Japan’s “remilitarisation” and its attempts to “acquire nuclear weapons”, it has added 20 Japanese entities “involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities” to...
Why it matters: The Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that to deter Japan’s “remilitarisation” and its attempts to “acquire nuclear weapons”, it has added 20 Japanese entities “involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities” to...
Shifts in who builds and controls AI infrastructure affect jobs, prices, regulatory oversight, and where large‑scale computing power is governed — changing economic opportunity and public accountability around powerful AI systems.
Why it matters: Shifts in who builds and controls AI infrastructure affect jobs, prices, regulatory oversight, and where large‑scale computing power is governed — changing economic opportunity and public accountability around powerful AI systems.
The public cost is that the public risks being misled about the true state of the conflict, with lives and resources on the line and no clear path to peace or accountability.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the public risks being misled about the true state of the conflict, with lives and resources on the line and no clear path to peace or accountability.
President Trump is again pushing aggressive language toward Cuba, and the old U.S.-Cuba conflict is back in focus. It matters because this is not just a history lesson. It is a...
Why it matters: President Trump is again pushing aggressive language toward Cuba, and the old U.S.-Cuba conflict is back in focus. It matters because this is not just a history lesson. It is a...
Trump says the planned trip by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan has been canceled as hopes for Iran peace talks fade. That matters because a stalled back-channel can...
Why it matters: Trump says the planned trip by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan has been canceled as hopes for Iran peace talks fade. That matters because a stalled back-channel can...
Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran and said Washington has “all the cards.” The decision matters because it can shift the pace of U.S.-...
Why it matters: Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran and said Washington has “all the cards.” The decision matters because it can shift the pace of U.S.-...
International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after weeks of war disruption. The move matters because a ceasefire is not just a headline — i...
Why it matters: International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after weeks of war disruption. The move matters because a ceasefire is not just a headline — i...
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan as the U.S. pushes new Iran peace talks. The trip matters because it shows how much of this conflict is being handled thr...
Why it matters: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan as the U.S. pushes new Iran peace talks. The trip matters because it shows how much of this conflict is being handled thr...
The U.S. has reportedly burned through billions of dollars in critical weapons supplies during the Iran war. That matters now because war costs do not stay on the battlefield. T...
Why it matters: The U.S. has reportedly burned through billions of dollars in critical weapons supplies during the Iran war. That matters now because war costs do not stay on the battlefield. T...
A U.S. Navy sailor was injured while preparing for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident is small on paper, but it lands in one of the world’s most sensitive milita...
Why it matters: A U.S. Navy sailor was injured while preparing for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident is small on paper, but it lands in one of the world’s most sensitive milita...
Talk is growing that renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations could restart as Tehran’s foreign minister heads out on a regional trip. That matters because even a small shift in diplomacy...
Why it matters: Talk is growing that renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations could restart as Tehran’s foreign minister heads out on a regional trip. That matters because even a small shift in diplomacy...
Donald Trump is drawing heavy backlash in India and China over his rhetoric and foreign policy posture. That matters because when the U.S. president turns diplomacy into a spect...
Why it matters: Donald Trump is drawing heavy backlash in India and China over his rhetoric and foreign policy posture. That matters because when the U.S. president turns diplomacy into a spect...
The White House has shifted from shock-and-awe strikes in Iran to a slower pressure campaign. That change matters because there is still no clear endgame, while the fallout spre...
Why it matters: The White House has shifted from shock-and-awe strikes in Iran to a slower pressure campaign. That change matters because there is still no clear endgame, while the fallout spre...
Russian oil exports are falling under pressure from Ukraine’s strikes on ports and refineries, even with a U.S. sanctions waiver in place. The fight is not just about barrels. I...
Why it matters: Russian oil exports are falling under pressure from Ukraine’s strikes on ports and refineries, even with a U.S. sanctions waiver in place. The fight is not just about barrels. I...
A leaked Pentagon memo suggested the U.S. should reassess support for Britain’s Falklands claim because of disagreement over Iran. The episode matters because it shows how major...
Why it matters: A leaked Pentagon memo suggested the U.S. should reassess support for Britain’s Falklands claim because of disagreement over Iran. The episode matters because it shows how major...
EU leaders have agreed to prepare a blueprint for using their mutual assistance pact as Donald Trump attacks NATO and casts doubt on the alliance’s reliability. The move shows h...
Why it matters: EU leaders have agreed to prepare a blueprint for using their mutual assistance pact as Donald Trump attacks NATO and casts doubt on the alliance’s reliability. The move shows h...
The war in Iran has burned through more than half of the U.S. stockpiles of Patriot and THAAD missiles. That is not just a battlefield detail. It is a warning sign about how a f...
Why it matters: The war in Iran has burned through more than half of the U.S. stockpiles of Patriot and THAAD missiles. That is not just a battlefield detail. It is a warning sign about how a f...
The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea. That matters because this narrow waterway is one o...
Why it matters: The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea. That matters because this narrow waterway is one o...
Mexico’s president says the federal government was not told that CIA officers were involved in a drug raid in Chihuahua. The story matters because it is not just about one opera...
Why it matters: Mexico’s president says the federal government was not told that CIA officers were involved in a drug raid in Chihuahua. The story matters because it is not just about one opera...
Iran’s UN ambassador has responded to President Trump’s announcement that the ceasefire would be extended. That matters because ceasefire language is not just rhetoric; it can s...
Why it matters: Iran’s UN ambassador has responded to President Trump’s announcement that the ceasefire would be extended. That matters because ceasefire language is not just rhetoric; it can s...
Iran’s leadership is under fresh pressure as truce talks with the U.S. open after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. That matters because negotiations can reveal who really controls th...
Why it matters: Iran’s leadership is under fresh pressure as truce talks with the U.S. open after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. That matters because negotiations can reveal who really controls th...
Iran appears to have held onto far more missile power than the Trump administration is saying out loud. That matters because public understatement can distort the next U.S. move...
Why it matters: Iran appears to have held onto far more missile power than the Trump administration is saying out loud. That matters because public understatement can distort the next U.S. move...
Anthropic’s new Mythos model has set off alarms because it appears unusually capable of finding cybersecurity weaknesses. That matters because the people building frontier AI ar...
Why it matters: Anthropic’s new Mythos model has set off alarms because it appears unusually capable of finding cybersecurity weaknesses. That matters because the people building frontier AI ar...
Volodymyr Zelensky says it is “disrespectful” that U.S. envoys have flown to Moscow several times but never visited Kyiv. The complaint is bigger than etiquette. It is about who...
Why it matters: Volodymyr Zelensky says it is “disrespectful” that U.S. envoys have flown to Moscow several times but never visited Kyiv. The complaint is bigger than etiquette. It is about who...
Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on NATO are forcing Europe to wonder how steady American power really is. The stakes are high because NATO is not just a talking point. It is the...
Why it matters: Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on NATO are forcing Europe to wonder how steady American power really is. The stakes are high because NATO is not just a talking point. It is the...
Trump’s “Board of Peace” is holding Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE logistics giant DP World. This matters because the shape of postwar Gaza is being negotiated now, while th...
Why it matters: Trump’s “Board of Peace” is holding Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE logistics giant DP World. This matters because the shape of postwar Gaza is being negotiated now, while th...
Iran is still weighing whether to enter talks as the ceasefire window narrows, while Trump says it is time for negotiation. That matters because a missed deal could push the con...
Why it matters: Iran is still weighing whether to enter talks as the ceasefire window narrows, while Trump says it is time for negotiation. That matters because a missed deal could push the con...
China has opened a massive new plasma mill that could help it make the ultra-fine powders used in advanced military and tech manufacturing. That matters because control over the...
Why it matters: China has opened a massive new plasma mill that could help it make the ultra-fine powders used in advanced military and tech manufacturing. That matters because control over the...
The U.S. is watching Iran’s highly enriched uranium closely. That stockpile keeps the nuclear standoff alive and raises the stakes for U.S. policy. What happens next could shape...
Why it matters: The U.S. is watching Iran’s highly enriched uranium closely. That stockpile keeps the nuclear standoff alive and raises the stakes for U.S. policy. What happens next could shape...
The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf and released video it says shows the mission. This matters because a military move at sea can quickly turn...
Why it matters: The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf and released video it says shows the mission. This matters because a military move at sea can quickly turn...
Iran's detention of Americans is still shaping the U.S. bargaining table, even as ceasefire talks with Tehran stall. Why it matters now: the longer these talks drag on, the more...
Why it matters: Iran's detention of Americans is still shaping the U.S. bargaining table, even as ceasefire talks with Tehran stall. Why it matters now: the longer these talks drag on, the more...
The United States has frozen the Lunar Gateway, and Japan is now shifting its space plans around that decision. The move matters because one U.S. policy call can shake an intern...
Why it matters: The United States has frozen the Lunar Gateway, and Japan is now shifting its space plans around that decision. The move matters because one U.S. policy call can shake an intern...
Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
Why it matters: Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
Cuba says it recently held talks in Havana with visiting U.S. officials while Washington keeps up pressure on the island. The meeting matters because even quiet diplomacy can sh...
Why it matters: Cuba says it recently held talks in Havana with visiting U.S. officials while Washington keeps up pressure on the island. The meeting matters because even quiet diplomacy can sh...
Rahm Emanuel is now calling for the U.S. to end military aid for Israel. That matters because it shows how fast the politics around Israel and U.S. foreign policy are shifting....
Why it matters: Rahm Emanuel is now calling for the U.S. to end military aid for Israel. That matters because it shows how fast the politics around Israel and U.S. foreign policy are shifting....
The Iranian foreign ministry says the U.S. broke the ceasefire by seizing a shipment. The dispute raises the stakes in a fragile international standoff and shows how one enforce...
Why it matters: The Iranian foreign ministry says the U.S. broke the ceasefire by seizing a shipment. The dispute raises the stakes in a fragile international standoff and shows how one enforce...
Iran says it does not plan to take part in U.S.-backed peace talks in Pakistan as the ceasefire clock runs down. That matters because one refusal can push a fragile truce toward...
Why it matters: Iran says it does not plan to take part in U.S.-backed peace talks in Pakistan as the ceasefire clock runs down. That matters because one refusal can push a fragile truce toward...
Iran-backed Houthi forces are threatening a major Red Sea oil route while drone attacks against U.S. Navy vessels add another layer of danger in the Gulf. That matters because t...
Why it matters: Iran-backed Houthi forces are threatening a major Red Sea oil route while drone attacks against U.S. Navy vessels add another layer of danger in the Gulf. That matters because t...
Amnesty International says the world’s human rights crisis is being driven from the top by strongman politics in the United States, Israel, and Russia. That matters because when...
Why it matters: Amnesty International says the world’s human rights crisis is being driven from the top by strongman politics in the United States, Israel, and Russia. That matters because when...
The U.S. says it struck and seized an Iranian tanker as tensions with Iran keep climbing. That matters because the move happened while a fragile ceasefire and fresh peace talks...
Why it matters: The U.S. says it struck and seized an Iranian tanker as tensions with Iran keep climbing. That matters because the move happened while a fragile ceasefire and fresh peace talks...
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says Washington will not trust Iran as peace talks move ahead. That matters because the tone of these talks can shape whether diplomacy lowers te...
Why it matters: The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says Washington will not trust Iran as peace talks move ahead. That matters because the tone of these talks can shape whether diplomacy lowers te...
The U.S. says its Marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged vessel as Iran reportedly rejected peace talks and kept pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. This matters because a shi...
Why it matters: The U.S. says its Marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged vessel as Iran reportedly rejected peace talks and kept pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. This matters because a shi...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut unless the U.S. lifts its pressure on Iranian ports. That is a direct power move in one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut unless the U.S. lifts its pressure on Iranian ports. That is a direct power move in one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Iranians are warning that pressure could rise again after U.S. and Israeli strikes stopped. The bombing may have paused, but the damage, fear, and political leverage are still i...
Why it matters: Iranians are warning that pressure could rise again after U.S. and Israeli strikes stopped. The bombing may have paused, but the damage, fear, and political leverage are still i...
The U.S. Treasury quietly extended a waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments to help ease shortages linked to the Iran war. The move undercuts Scott Bessent’s recent denia...
Why it matters: The U.S. Treasury quietly extended a waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments to help ease shortages linked to the Iran war. The move undercuts Scott Bessent’s recent denia...
A U.S. envoy is arguing that Israel’s policy toward Syria and Turkey is strategically counter-productive. The dispute matters because it shows how U.S. regional strategy can get...
Why it matters: A U.S. envoy is arguing that Israel’s policy toward Syria and Turkey is strategically counter-productive. The dispute matters because it shows how U.S. regional strategy can get...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, but its leaders are warning that the route could be threatened again if the U.S. blockade continues. That matters b...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, but its leaders are warning that the route could be threatened again if the U.S. blockade continues. That matters b...
Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Why it matters: Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the U.S. Navy of blockading its ports. The fight over this narrow waterway can rattle global shipping, energy prices,...
Why it matters: Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the U.S. Navy of blockading its ports. The fight over this narrow waterway can rattle global shipping, energy prices,...
Trump says there are “no sticking points” in talks with Iran and predicts a deal could come in days. The stakes are high because any nuclear deal would shape U.S. security, sanc...
Why it matters: Trump says there are “no sticking points” in talks with Iran and predicts a deal could come in days. The stakes are high because any nuclear deal would shape U.S. security, sanc...
Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
Why it matters: Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
The U.S. is helping push Israel and Lebanon toward direct talks as Iran negotiations and a Senate vote add pressure. That matters because foreign policy moves in Washington can...
Why it matters: The U.S. is helping push Israel and Lebanon toward direct talks as Iran negotiations and a Senate vote add pressure. That matters because foreign policy moves in Washington can...
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that could start within hours, according to President Trump. The deal matters because it shows how U.S.-backed diplomacy can...
Why it matters: Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that could start within hours, according to President Trump. The deal matters because it shows how U.S.-backed diplomacy can...
Trump says a second round of talks with Iran could happen this weekend. The news matters because these talks can reshape the risk of war, sanctions pressure, and global energy s...
Why it matters: Trump says a second round of talks with Iran could happen this weekend. The news matters because these talks can reshape the risk of war, sanctions pressure, and global energy s...
Pakistan says there has been a major breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. If it holds, this could reshape sanctions, regional security,...
Why it matters: Pakistan says there has been a major breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. If it holds, this could reshape sanctions, regional security,...
The IMF says it is restoring formal relations with Venezuela after years of suspended contact. That is not just bureaucratic housekeeping. It signals a shift in who gets recogni...
Why it matters: The IMF says it is restoring formal relations with Venezuela after years of suspended contact. That is not just bureaucratic housekeeping. It signals a shift in who gets recogni...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are briefing the public on the war with Iran. This matters because war decisions are not just foreign pol...
Why it matters: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are briefing the public on the war with Iran. This matters because war decisions are not just foreign pol...
Cuba’s president says the country will be ready if the United States launches a military attack. That matters because war talk between governments can raise the stakes fast, eve...
Why it matters: Cuba’s president says the country will be ready if the United States launches a military attack. That matters because war talk between governments can raise the stakes fast, eve...
Cuba's president is openly defying fresh U.S. pressure as Washington threatens tighter energy restrictions. The fight matters because this is not just rhetoric. It shows how U.S...
Why it matters: Cuba's president is openly defying fresh U.S. pressure as Washington threatens tighter energy restrictions. The fight matters because this is not just rhetoric. It shows how U.S...
Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine’s Patriot missile shortage has become severe, and he blames part of the squeeze on the war in the Middle East. That matters because air defense m...
Why it matters: Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine’s Patriot missile shortage has become severe, and he blames part of the squeeze on the war in the Middle East. That matters because air defense m...
Southeast Asian neighbors are staying out of the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills as the exercise grows larger and more politically charged. The choice matters because military...
Why it matters: Southeast Asian neighbors are staying out of the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills as the exercise grows larger and more politically charged. The choice matters because military...
The United States has launched a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. That matters because this is not just a military standoff. It is pressu...
Why it matters: The United States has launched a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. That matters because this is not just a military standoff. It is pressu...
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still running at a trickle as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports appears to be holding. That matters because this waterway is one of the...
Why it matters: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still running at a trickle as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports appears to be holding. That matters because this waterway is one of the...
Trump said he likes Hungary’s incoming leader, Péter Magyar, and tried to distance himself from Viktor Orbán’s election loss. That matters because a U.S. president’s words can s...
Why it matters: Trump said he likes Hungary’s incoming leader, Péter Magyar, and tried to distance himself from Viktor Orbán’s election loss. That matters because a U.S. president’s words can s...
The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
Iran is leaning on Europe to raise the heat on Washington after inconclusive nuclear talks. That matters because Tehran is trying to turn a transatlantic split into leverage ove...
Why it matters: Iran is leaning on Europe to raise the heat on Washington after inconclusive nuclear talks. That matters because Tehran is trying to turn a transatlantic split into leverage ove...
Hong Kong is trying to turn itself into China’s quantum technology gateway even as Washington keeps it under some of the heaviest sanctions pressure in the world. That matters b...
Why it matters: Hong Kong is trying to turn itself into China’s quantum technology gateway even as Washington keeps it under some of the heaviest sanctions pressure in the world. That matters b...
March inflation ticked up, and CBS News says the war with Iran is part of why prices moved higher. That matters because a foreign conflict is now feeding into the cost of living...
Why it matters: March inflation ticked up, and CBS News says the war with Iran is part of why prices moved higher. That matters because a foreign conflict is now feeding into the cost of living...
JD Vance spoke before departing for negotiations with Iran, putting the next round of U.S. foreign policy pressure in plain view. The talks matter because they could shape the b...
Why it matters: JD Vance spoke before departing for negotiations with Iran, putting the next round of U.S. foreign policy pressure in plain view. The talks matter because they could shape the b...
The Trump administration is sending senior officials into in-person talks with Iran while Vice President JD Vance calls the negotiations "positive" on his way to Pakistan. That...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is sending senior officials into in-person talks with Iran while Vice President JD Vance calls the negotiations "positive" on his way to Pakistan. That...
The Islamabad summit is aimed at one modest goal: keep US-Iran talks from falling apart. That matters because even a fragile channel between Washington and Tehran can shape sanc...
Why it matters: The Islamabad summit is aimed at one modest goal: keep US-Iran talks from falling apart. That matters because even a fragile channel between Washington and Tehran can shape sanc...
Israel struck Lebanon just before the next round of U.S.-Iran talks. The timing matters because force on the ground can shape what negotiators think they can get away with at th...
Why it matters: Israel struck Lebanon just before the next round of U.S.-Iran talks. The timing matters because force on the ground can shape what negotiators think they can get away with at th...
US inflation jumped in March as the war with Iran pushed new uncertainty through oil markets and consumer prices. The latest numbers show how a foreign conflict can quickly hit...
Why it matters: US inflation jumped in March as the war with Iran pushed new uncertainty through oil markets and consumer prices. The latest numbers show how a foreign conflict can quickly hit...
U.S. inflation jumped to 3.3%, its highest level in almost two years, after gas prices spiked on the back of the Iran war. The price shock is moving fast into everyday costs, an...
Why it matters: U.S. inflation jumped to 3.3%, its highest level in almost two years, after gas prices spiked on the back of the Iran war. The price shock is moving fast into everyday costs, an...
President Trump is warning of more violence while the U.S.-Iran ceasefire strains under fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon. That matters because one broken stopgap can pull the U....
Why it matters: President Trump is warning of more violence while the U.S.-Iran ceasefire strains under fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon. That matters because one broken stopgap can pull the U....
Tehran is trying to turn the US-Israeli war into a claim for compensation and political leverage. The message is meant to keep pressure on Washington and Jerusalem long after th...
Why it matters: Tehran is trying to turn the US-Israeli war into a claim for compensation and political leverage. The message is meant to keep pressure on Washington and Jerusalem long after th...
Israel kept striking Lebanon while the ceasefire talks around Iran and the United States quickly started to wobble. That matters because one side’s military move can now derail...
Why it matters: Israel kept striking Lebanon while the ceasefire talks around Iran and the United States quickly started to wobble. That matters because one side’s military move can now derail...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces first. That keeps a vital shipping lane moving while leaving Tehran with a hand on the swit...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces first. That keeps a vital shipping lane moving while leaving Tehran with a hand on the swit...
Gas prices in the U.S. are still elevated even after the Iran ceasefire. That matters because drivers are paying today for a global risk premium that has not cleared out of the...
Why it matters: Gas prices in the U.S. are still elevated even after the Iran ceasefire. That matters because drivers are paying today for a global risk premium that has not cleared out of the...
Trump says the U.S., Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after a burst of deadly threats. That matters because a fast-moving truce can calm a bigger conflict, b...
Why it matters: Trump says the U.S., Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after a burst of deadly threats. That matters because a fast-moving truce can calm a bigger conflict, b...
Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Why it matters: Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Netanyahu is saying the uranium issue is not settled, even after the ceasefire announcement. That keeps the region on edge because the next step could be a deal, or it could be...
Why it matters: Netanyahu is saying the uranium issue is not settled, even after the ceasefire announcement. That keeps the region on edge because the next step could be a deal, or it could be...
Israel’s largest strike on Lebanon since the war began killed at least 89 people and sent smoke over central Beirut. The attack now throws a U.S.-backed ceasefire into doubt and...
Why it matters: Israel’s largest strike on Lebanon since the war began killed at least 89 people and sent smoke over central Beirut. The attack now throws a U.S.-backed ceasefire into doubt and...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and that single claim can rattle oil markets far beyond the Middle East. It matters because a regional air war is now feeding into a gl...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and that single claim can rattle oil markets far beyond the Middle East. It matters because a regional air war is now feeding into a gl...
Trump’s deadline on the Strait of Hormuz turned into a full-blown international showdown at the U.N. The fight now carries the risk of military strikes, shaken shipping routes,...
Why it matters: Trump’s deadline on the Strait of Hormuz turned into a full-blown international showdown at the U.N. The fight now carries the risk of military strikes, shaken shipping routes,...
Oil prices climbed and stocks slipped as traders braced for Trump’s Tuesday deadline on Iran. The market is reacting now because one presidential move can change the temperature...
Why it matters: Oil prices climbed and stocks slipped as traders braced for Trump’s Tuesday deadline on Iran. The market is reacting now because one presidential move can change the temperature...
Trump is pushing the Iran crisis toward a wider war, and Starmer is trying to stop the UK from being pulled all the way in. That matters now because the fight is no longer just...
Why it matters: Trump is pushing the Iran crisis toward a wider war, and Starmer is trying to stop the UK from being pulled all the way in. That matters now because the fight is no longer just...
Donald Trump’s Iran threats are now forcing a fight over who gets to use British airbases and for what. The question is no longer just military strategy. It is whether the UK wi...
Why it matters: Donald Trump’s Iran threats are now forcing a fight over who gets to use British airbases and for what. The question is no longer just military strategy. It is whether the UK wi...
Gas prices could jump to $5 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, according to a new JPMorgan analysis. The warning matters because one blocked waterway could shake ene...
Why it matters: Gas prices could jump to $5 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, according to a new JPMorgan analysis. The warning matters because one blocked waterway could shake ene...
Federal agencies say Iranian hackers are breaking into U.S. industrial control systems. That matters because these are the digital controls that help run parts of the power grid...
Why it matters: Federal agencies say Iranian hackers are breaking into U.S. industrial control systems. That matters because these are the digital controls that help run parts of the power grid...
Iran’s regime is urging young people to form human shields around power plants as Trump’s deadline for action approaches. The warning matters because the crisis is no longer jus...
Why it matters: Iran’s regime is urging young people to form human shields around power plants as Trump’s deadline for action approaches. The warning matters because the crisis is no longer jus...
A U.S. service member was rescued after two raids tied to a fighter jet shootdown over Iran, according to President Trump. The operation matters because it puts the White House,...
Why it matters: A U.S. service member was rescued after two raids tied to a fighter jet shootdown over Iran, according to President Trump. The operation matters because it puts the White House,...
Trump fired off a profanity-laced ultimatum about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and it instantly raised the temperature of a volatile conflict. That matters because a president...
Why it matters: Trump fired off a profanity-laced ultimatum about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and it instantly raised the temperature of a volatile conflict. That matters because a president...
Trump is threatening to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not cut a deal by Tuesday. That puts the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Why it matters: Trump is threatening to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not cut a deal by Tuesday. That puts the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Trump turned a rescue story and a war briefing into one fast-moving White House question session on Iran. It matters because the president's words can shape U.S. pressure, publi...
Why it matters: Trump turned a rescue story and a war briefing into one fast-moving White House question session on Iran. It matters because the president's words can shape U.S. pressure, publi...
Trump is ratcheting up threats as the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis move closer to a direct U.S. flashpoint. That matters because one presidential move can raise the...
Why it matters: Trump is ratcheting up threats as the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis move closer to a direct U.S. flashpoint. That matters because one presidential move can raise the...
The Iran war talks are slipping as Donald Trump’s deadline looms over the negotiating table. That matters because the talks are not drifting in a vacuum. A presidential clock is...
Why it matters: The Iran war talks are slipping as Donald Trump’s deadline looms over the negotiating table. That matters because the talks are not drifting in a vacuum. A presidential clock is...
Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have urged Donald Trump not to move forward with an Iran ceasefire yet. That matters because a foreign leader appears to be trying to shape the tim...
Why it matters: Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have urged Donald Trump not to move forward with an Iran ceasefire yet. That matters because a foreign leader appears to be trying to shape the tim...
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as the fighting with Hezbollah kept spreading. The violence matters now because it is not staying on one border. It is d...
Why it matters: Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as the fighting with Hezbollah kept spreading. The violence matters now because it is not staying on one border. It is d...
The Strait of Hormuz is starting to move again after weeks of war shut it down. That matters because this narrow waterway is one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, an...
Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz is starting to move again after weeks of war shut it down. That matters because this narrow waterway is one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, an...
NASA's Artemis II mission has officially launched, marking a significant step in U.S. space exploration and international collaboration. This mission not only aims to return hum...
Why it matters: NASA's Artemis II mission has officially launched, marking a significant step in U.S. space exploration and international collaboration. This mission not only aims to return hum...
Average gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon today as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. As we’ll discuss below, President Trump doesn’t really care whether it opens...
Why it matters: Average gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon today as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. As we’ll discuss below, President Trump doesn’t really care whether it opens...
The U.S. Secretary of State says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if Iran agrees or if a military coalition forces the issue. That matters because this waterway is a choke...
Why it matters: The U.S. Secretary of State says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if Iran agrees or if a military coalition forces the issue. That matters because this waterway is a choke...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
Why it matters: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
Marco Rubio is trying to defend U.S. strategy on the Iran war while G7 allies question the White House’s message. The stakes are bigger than one meeting: when allies doubt U.S....
Why it matters: Marco Rubio is trying to defend U.S. strategy on the Iran war while G7 allies question the White House’s message. The stakes are bigger than one meeting: when allies doubt U.S....
G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a clear answer on American plans for Iran. The dispute matters now because the war is threatening the Strait of Ho...
Why it matters: G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a clear answer on American plans for Iran. The dispute matters now because the war is threatening the Strait of Ho...
The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
Why it matters: The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
Trump has pushed back his Iran deadline again while strikes and missile attacks keep spreading across the region. This matters now because the White House is mixing military pre...
Why it matters: Trump has pushed back his Iran deadline again while strikes and missile attacks keep spreading across the region. This matters now because the White House is mixing military pre...
Washington’s tech and political leaders are trying to sell the state as an AI hub. That matters economically, but the story does not center on a clear civic power mechanism, pol...
Why it matters: Washington’s tech and political leaders are trying to sell the state as an AI hub. That matters economically, but the story does not center on a clear civic power mechanism, pol...
The State Department lifted sanctions to let Russian lawmakers enter the U.S. for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. The move matters because it shows how foreign pol...
Why it matters: The State Department lifted sanctions to let Russian lawmakers enter the U.S. for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. The move matters because it shows how foreign pol...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed NATO allies to treat the Iran war as their problem too. That matters because the U.S. is trying to turn allied dependence on global shippin...
Why it matters: Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed NATO allies to treat the Iran war as their problem too. That matters because the U.S. is trying to turn allied dependence on global shippin...
A Russian Duma delegation has arrived in the U.S. for meetings in New York and Washington. The visit matters because it comes with sanctions relief, political blessing, and a fi...
Why it matters: A Russian Duma delegation has arrived in the U.S. for meetings in New York and Washington. The visit matters because it comes with sanctions relief, political blessing, and a fi...
The U.S. blockade on Cuba is worsening a deep humanitarian crisis on the island. This matters now because power cuts, shortages, and emergency aid needs are piling up fast while...
Why it matters: The U.S. blockade on Cuba is worsening a deep humanitarian crisis on the island. This matters now because power cuts, shortages, and emergency aid needs are piling up fast while...
A Rapid7 investigation says a China-nexus threat actor has been planting stealthy backdoor access inside telecommunications networks. That matters because telecom systems carry...
Why it matters: A Rapid7 investigation says a China-nexus threat actor has been planting stealthy backdoor access inside telecommunications networks. That matters because telecom systems carry...
The Puppet & The Puppeteer Allies shunned. Sanctions lifted. One question: who benefits? There's a pattern. It's not subtle. And it keeps repeating. The United States spent deca...
Why it matters: The Puppet & The Puppeteer Allies shunned. Sanctions lifted. One question: who benefits? There's a pattern. It's not subtle. And it keeps repeating. The United States spent deca...
Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand. That is a fight over war powers, public money, and who gets to say yes before...
Why it matters: Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand. That is a fight over war powers, public money, and who gets to say yes before...
The Trump administration is using U.S. military power against Iran without a clear path to end the conflict. That matters now because vague war aims can turn a limited strike or...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is using U.S. military power against Iran without a clear path to end the conflict. That matters now because vague war aims can turn a limited strike or...
John Ratcliffe said U.S. intelligence had warned that Iran could target U.S. assets if Israel attacked first. That matters because a regional war could pull U.S. forces, diploma...
Why it matters: John Ratcliffe said U.S. intelligence had warned that Iran could target U.S. assets if Israel attacked first. That matters because a regional war could pull U.S. forces, diploma...
Japan’s prime minister is trying to hold the alliance together while Donald Trump pushes Tokyo to back a security mission tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The fight matters because...
Why it matters: Japan’s prime minister is trying to hold the alliance together while Donald Trump pushes Tokyo to back a security mission tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The fight matters because...