What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.
Texas lawmakers considering bill to ban gender changes on birth certificates
Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are debating a bill that would prohibit people in the state from changing the gender marker on their birth certificate.
With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power
Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.
HHS secretary praises burger chain for ‘RFK’ing’ their french fries, calls on other companies to join MAHA
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells 'Hannity' about the importance of transparency in the food industry.
Trump-backed plan to avert shutdown heads for House vote
House lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill supported by President Donald Trump to avert a government shutdown.
One Person Missing After Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in the North Sea
A container ship hit a stationary U.S.-flagged oil tanker on Monday, causing explosions on board and forcing the crews to abandon ship.
Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader’s approval rating is rising, and critics have backed off after he was humiliated and criticized by President Trump, who has also demanded new elections in Ukraine.
Judge blocks anti-Israel Columbia agitator Mahmoud Khalil from deportation as politicians come to his defense
A federal judge in New York ordered Columbia University anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil is not to be deported for now.
Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence
The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.
Iran Signals Openness to Limited Nuclear Talks With U.S.
Iran’s U.N. mission said it would be willing to discuss its nuclear program if talks were restricted to military concerns, after its supreme leader appeared to reject President Trump’s offer…



