The Ball Is In America’s Court
In recent weeks, a series of messages and letters have been exchanged between Iran and the United States. Contrary to some interpretations, these communications — at least on our side…
SPACECOM Chief Calls for Deployment of Weapons in Space to Secure Orbital Superiority
Washington (Agencies): In a striking shift in tone, General Stephen Whiting, the head of U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), has made the most explicit call yet for deploying weapons in orbit,…
China Strikes Back with 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Escalating Trade War
BEIJING (Agencies): In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, China has announced a steep increase in tariffs on American goods, raising them from 34% to 84%, effective April 10. The…
Apple Stages Emergency iPhone Airlift from India Ahead of Trump Tariffs
NEW DELHI (Agencies): In a high-stakes logistical operation, Apple reportedly airlifted five planeloads of iPhones and other devices from India to the United States over a span of just three…
U.S. Terminates Global UGRAD Program for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): In a significant development reflecting the evolving U.S.-Pakistan relationship, the United States has officially terminated the prestigious Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for Pakistan. The decision,…
US Cyber Command Halts Hiring and Contracts Amid Federal Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) has been ordered to freeze new hiring and significantly limit contracts with private contractors, according to reports by iPaper and other sources.…
Audi Suspends U.S. Deliveries Amid Trump’s New 25% Car Import Tariffs
BERLIN (Agencies): German carmaker Audi has suspended deliveries of its vehicles to the United States following the implementation of new tariffs on automobile imports imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump,…
USAID Workers Assisting Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts Fired by Trump Administration
Washington (Agencies): The Trump administration has terminated three USAID workers who were deployed to Myanmar to assess potential U.S. relief efforts following last month’s devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The disaster, which…
Jaguar Land Rover Suspends U.S. Shipments Amid Tariff Hike
London (Agencies): U.K. luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover has announced a suspension of vehicle shipments to the United States following President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on U.K.…
Oil price hits four-year low
NEW YORK (Agencies): Oil prices tumbled over 3% on Monday, deepening last week’s losses, as escalating US-China trade tensions heightened fears of a recession that could slash crude demand. Global…