China
Trump's Nvidia chip deal with China raises security concerns over approved buyers - report
A New York Times investigation found that Chinese firms cleared to handle Nvidia AI chips have ties to blacklisted entities and military contractors.
Britain’s colonial legacy undermines its moral lectures against Israel - opinion
Araghchi says Qatari-mediated dialogue with US was ‘very intense’ despite lack of breakthrough
Xi Jinping warns against great-power conflict in the Gulf as China, Oman eye trade pact
At Columbia, Jewish students can find belonging beyond the anti-Israel noise - opinion
The best path forward for the Jewish students on Columbia’s campus, and any other campus in the Diaspora, is simply to continue being proudly Jewish.
'Taiwan independence': Why China challenges the DPP's claims of democracy - opinion
As part of China, Taiwan may participate in relevant international organization activities in technical fields with the consent of China’s central government, of which there are many examples.
'MAGA conservatives' dream candidate': Trump administration eyes Orban as next UN chief - report
According to the report, Washington believes, based on previous discussions, that Russia and China would also back Orban, potentially making him a joint candidate supported by all three powers.
Vucic's mission: Can Serbia's longtime leader secure new mandate? - analysis
Former president Aleksandar Vucic is banking on economic modernization, political stability, and an independent foreign policy that has strengthened relations with the US, Israel, and the UAE.
Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran - report
The report concluded that the strikes suggest the start of a new round of conflict. This seems sensational because the alleged incident took place in mid-to-early October.
Israel’s ballot box or Pandora’s box? - opinion
Israel’s greatest threat may be its diminishing ability to distinguish truth from lies and political opponents from enemies. Can democracy withstand the pressure?
Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says
More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia to deter attacks by Iran and the Houthis, but they also risk fueling a regional missile race in a volatile region
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports
More than 12,000 people have been safely relocated, state media outlet Xinhua reported.
Iran's floating oil reserves, used for China sales, completely depleted, analysts say - report
At their peak, these reserves consisted of almost 90 million barrels of oil, according to Kpler. By October 5, the reserves dropped to fewer than one million barrels, and have since been exhausted.
China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
China accused a US Navy warship of illegally entering disputed South China Sea waters, while Taiwan reported a separate confrontation with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Pratas Islands.
