Month: July 2025
Plane Crashes in Russia’s Far East, Killing All 49 Onboard
The aircraft was traveling to the town of Tynda when it went off the radar, the regional governor said.
Gazans Are Dying of Starvation
Severe hunger has gripped the war-torn Palestinian enclave, where growing numbers of people are starving and the doctors treating them are working on empty stomachs.
In the Latest Space Race, It’s China vs. SpaceX
China has made it a national priority to catch up with SpaceX’s nearly 8,000 Starlink internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit, which it regards as a [Read More…]
Live Updates: Thailand Says 12 Killed in Border Clashes With Cambodia
Both nations accused the other of firing first in their deadliest fighting in more than a decade. Thai authorities said the clashes had killed 11 [Read More…]
Spain Is Reluctant to Spend More on Security Despite NATO Pressure
Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. Its embrace of a social safety net is a [Read More…]
Chinese and European Leaders Meet Amid Grievances on Trade
European Union officials are attending a summit in Beijing with China’s top leaders. China’s support of Russia and a long list of trade disputes are [Read More…]
South Korea Jockeys for a Deal With Trump at Least as Good as Japan’s
The agreement Japan secured has added pressure on South Korea to defuse the threat of high tariffs on its exports to the United States.
How a Chinese Border Town Keeps Russia’s Economy Afloat
The flow of goods in Manzhouli, China’s main border crossing with Russia, underscores increasingly close ties between the two countries, complicating China’s relationship with Europe.
Trump’s A.I. Challenge: Focus on Weapon Concerns or Woke-ism?
In the Biden era, the government feared AI models would guide the spread of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. President Trump signed an order on [Read More…]
The Chatbot Culture Wars Are Here
Conservatives, including President Trump, are accusing A.I. companies of left-wing bias, following a playbook that worked well against social media platforms.
