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In a move that has raised eyebrows across Washington and beyond, US Defense Secretary Eric Hegseth announced that the statutory clock for the president to report to Congress about military operations in Iran has been “paused or stopped” in the context of a ceasefire.
Read the storyOil prices surged to their highest level since 2022 after reports of US strike planning against Iran, sparking market turmoil and geopolitical debate.
Read the storyIsraeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete, detaining 175 activists. Two remain in custody amid clashing narratives over piracy vs lawful blockade.
Read the storyThe Iran conflict has quietly disrupted the global fertilizer supply chain, threatening crop yields by up to 15% and pushing hundreds of millions toward food insecurity. Here's what mainstream media is missing.
Read the storyTravelers at Miami International Airport encounter AI hologram chatbots—a glimpse of the future that carries hidden environmental and community costs.
Read the storyTim Cook admits to a 'big mistake' as CEO, but the real tech story is the 16,000 workers being laid off at Meta and Microsoft. Is executive humility a PR distraction?
Read the storyThe Trump administration has extended the Jones Act waiver as oil hits 06 per barrel. Is this consumer protection or a signal of maritime collapse?
Read the storyFIFA is breaking revenue records, but working-class fans are being systematically erased from the world's game.
Read the storyShareholders approved the massive takeover, but the shadow of foreign debt and a 06 oil market looms over the deal.
Read the storyWhile humanoid robots sprinted in Beijing, Meta and Microsoft announced 16,000 layoffs. The gap between tech success and human cost is widening.
Read the storyWhy the record surge in gold prices is protecting Western investors while dismantling South Asian cultural traditions.
Read the storyA deep dive into the IMF's 2026 outlook and the strategic divide between the UK's economic hit and the US's security goals.
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