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The $120 Million F-35 Is Only Part of America’s Growing Iran War Bill
A damaged U.S. F-35A fighter has become one of the...
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The $120 Million F-35 Is Only Part of America’s Growing Iran War Bill
A damaged U.S. F-35A fighter has become one of the...
Russia and China Block UN Iran Sanctions Watchdog: Why the Real Battle Is Over Who Monitors Tehran
Russia and China have used their veto power at the...
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The $120 Million F-35 Is Only Part of America’s Growing Iran War Bill
A damaged U.S. F-35A fighter has become one of the most striking numbers emerging from the latest accounting of America’s war with Iran. The aircraft is associated with an estimated $120 million repair-or-replacement cost. That figure sounds enormous on its own. But it becomes much more significant when placed alongside the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate
Ukraine’s Refinery Strikes Put Russia’s Diesel Supply Under Pressure as Moscow Tightens Exports
Russia’s fuel problem is becoming harder to contain. A Ukrainian drone attack has damaged a major Russian refinery in the Yaroslavl region, adding to a growing list of energy facilities disrupted by strikes. At almost the same time, Moscow is preparing to extend restrictions on diesel exports as it tries to keep enough fuel inside
Islamabad Tightens Security Ahead of PTI March as Pakistan Braces for a New Political Showdown
Islamabad is beginning to look less like a capital preparing for an ordinary political rally and more like a city preparing for a major security operation. With Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) planning a nationwide protest and march toward Islamabad on September 27, authorities have placed shipping containers across important roads and intensified security around the capital.
Pakistan’s Fuel Shock Is Reshaping Daily Life as Islamabad Turns to Austerity
Pakistan is once again asking its government, businesses and citizens to conserve fuel. But this time, the story is bigger than a simple fuel-saving campaign. As fighting and instability in the Middle East disrupt energy markets and raise the cost of imported oil and gas, Islamabad has revived a sweeping austerity program. Government vehicles will
Russia and China Block UN Iran Sanctions Watchdog: Why the Real Battle Is Over Who Monitors Tehran
Russia and China have used their veto power at the United Nations Security Council to block a US-backed effort to extend the mandate of a UN expert panel responsible for monitoring sanctions on Iran. At first glance, the vote may look like another diplomatic confrontation between Moscow, Beijing and Washington. But the more important issue
The AI Trillion-Dollar Race: Why the Biggest Winners May Not Be the Companies Behind the Chatbots
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a competition between chatbots. OpenAI has ChatGPT. Anthropic has Claude. xAI has Grok. Google has Gemini. Meta is developing its own AI systems. But that is only the most visible part of the story. Behind every AI chatbot is an enormous industrial machine involving advanced chips, semiconductor factories, cloud
US-Houthi Talks Put Saudi Arabia in a Difficult Position as Yemen War Reopens
Saudi Arabia expected its most important ally to stand beside it as the Houthi movement surged across Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Instead, Washington appears to be pursuing a different strategy. U.S. officials have held previously undisclosed talks with representatives of Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in Oman, according to people familiar with the meeting. The discussions reportedly
Trump’s Iran War Crossroads: Diplomacy or Another Major Military Escalation?
The Iran war may be approaching one of its most consequential moments, but the next move from Washington is still unclear. President Donald Trump says he is facing a “big decision” over whether to launch another major military campaign against Iran. At the same time, he has said he hopes the conflict is nearing its
From Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb: How the Middle East War Is Putting Two Global Trade Routes Under Pressure
For much of the current Middle East conflict, the Strait of Hormuz has been the central concern for global energy markets. Now another narrow stretch of water is attracting attention. Thousands of kilometers away, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has rapidly expanded its position along the Red Sea coast and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, creating
Doing Business in Denmark in 2026: Key Legal Issues International Companies Cannot Ignore
Denmark offers international companies access to a highly developed economy, a skilled workforce and a strong position within the European market. But entering Denmark can also bring legal responsibilities that are easy to underestimate. A foreign company does not necessarily need to establish a Danish subsidiary before local rules become relevant. Sending employees to work