Washington and Beijing Are Sparring—and Still Making Plans
Plus, China’s Moonshot AI takes on U.S. rivals and how readers interpret the Chinese economy. Source link
world
Lebanese army says troops deploying in ‘pilot zone’ after Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon’s army says its troops have begun deploying to a “pilot zone” in the south of the country following the
Chinese Destroyer’s Live-Fire Drill Draws Protest by Japan
Tokyo lodged a formal complaint with Beijing, the latest point of contention in the tense relationship between the two countries.
If Ukraine Can Make This Big Gun, Patriot Missiles May Be Next
Kyiv has signed a deal to make BAE Systems-designed howitzers, a potential test of the country’s ability to make other
U.K. Government Borrowing Falls Again, But Stays Above Target
Borrowing was a third lower in June than a year earlier, but slightly above target for the fiscal year to
Adnoc, Partners to Proceed With $6.2 Billion Umm Shaif Gas Cap Project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said it took the final investment decision alongside TotalEnergies, Eni and the China National Petroleum
Nicaragua’s Ortega says country will ‘never again’ hold elections, shutting out opposition
Wall Street eyes the midterm election map Libby Cantrill, Pimco’s Head of Public Policy, outlines how the upcoming midterm elections
The Ukrainian General at the Root of the Latest Protests Against Zelensky
Ukraine’s outgoing defense minister blamed Oleksandr Syrskiy for hindering military reforms in a fiery, public challenge. Source link
The U.S. Puts Once-Unthinkable Ideas on the Table to Disarm Hezbollah
Proposals such as enlisting Syria, vetting Lebanese troops or relying on Israel alone face steep hurdles. Source link
Sinaloa Cartel boss ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life, ordered to pay $15B in drug trafficking profits
Mexico questions FBI role in Sinaloa Cartel abduction Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum strongly criticizes the U.S. government for its alleged