Expert says Trump may not have problem acknowledging N.K. nuke possession
A prominent expert said Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump may not have a problem with acknowledging North…
CNBC Daily Open: Vance wouldn’t call the Iran war a ‘war’
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the…
CNBC Daily Open: ‘Trump Strait’, losing streak snapped and bilateral diplomacy
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.…
Iran targets Gulf allies with drones after US strikes
Iran targeted Gulf allies of the United States for two consecutive nights, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain…
Taiwan needs a new deterrence strategy
SAN DIEGO – As the U.S.-Iran war threatens to ignite a worldwide energy crisis, another hotspot may come…
China envoy’s warning sparks Taiwan panic buy? Taipei plans $1.14B deal for 280 US V-BAT drones
Taiwan’s navy has budgeted about NT$36.01 billion—roughly $1.14 billion—to acquire 280 U.S.-made Shield AI V-BAT vertical-take-off-and-landing drones from…
Bessent says China dissented from G20 agreement on ‘cheap exports’
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20…
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato mission scrambles jets as four killed in missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine at Kyrgyzstan meeting Vladimir Putin has discussed the war in Ukraine with Xi…
UAE intercepts Iranian drone as fighting resumes
An Iranian drone was intercepted early Monday over the United Arab Emirates’ territorial waters, the Defense Ministry said.…
Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world | Conflict News
The Russian and Chinese leaders met in Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the SCO summit, being attended by…
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: McKinsey’s contrarian view
Crowds of pedestrians cross a road outside the Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping complex on August 22, 2026, in…
United Arab Emirates intercepts Iranian drone over its waters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said that it intercepted an Iranian drone over…