How Cubans Are Surviving

It’s been six months since the U.S. cut off the island’s fuel sources. Our reporters went there and found remarkable stories of resilience.

By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer

French Container Giant Says Transpacific Revival Boost Profits

CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container line, said a surge in Chinese shipments is boosting earnings as US companies pad inventories while President Donald Trump rebuilds a tariff strategy dealt a setback in February by the Supreme Court.

By Tara Patel

The US should stay open to open-weight AI

New and cheaper models could be a boon for the growth of the tech sector

America is turning away scientific talent

Visa rule change, Medicare costs and recycling reform, in readers' eyes.

By Letters to the Editor

Pokémon aeroplane, Japan quake and a US tornado: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

By Pejman Faratin

Trump administration to ban new Chinese robots and inverters, protecting U.S. AI

The Trump administration on Tuesday plans to unveil new bans that target imports of ⁠the latest ‌Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking ⁠to protect the U.S. AI buildout from national security threats and reshore key industries slated for explosive growth, U.S. officials said.

Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

China’s emergence as a global biotechnology innovation hub has become a source of strategic concern in the United States, prompting policymakers in Washington to re-evaluate how to respond to its growing influence, according to a recent report by a leading analytics firm. “The country’s latest biotechnology success is strategically important, with implications extending beyond healthcare innovation to include pharmaceutical supply-chain resilience, economic competitiveness and national...

By Alice Li

As US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?

Though Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway.

Why The US And Iran Are Far From A Deal

After five months, Iran and the United States are far from resolving the conflict. A former national security official says the most likely outcome is a frozen conflict.

By Michael P. Dempsey, Contributor

Trump admin will ban Chinese humanoid robots and inverters to protect US AI buildout, report says

Authorities aim to avert another Chinese government-linked hacking campaign, such as the ‘Volt Typhoon’ operation revealed in 2023

By Alexandra Alper

Apple is giving its products the car-lease treatment after hiking prices

Apple is getting into the leasing business. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Apple's new leasing program offers access to its products via monthly payments lower than traditional financing to own. The program — called Apple Upgrade — acts like a car lease. It runs via the BNPL platform, Klarna. The new financing option arrives in the wake of Apple hiking hardware prices as memory costs increase due to a shortage. Apple has a new way to lower the monthly cost of financing its devices: Don't ...

House passes bill to make daylight saving permanent. What it could mean for golf?

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. It could boost golf revenue.

Why do people claim they crossed over to Canada from the US border by mistake?

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By TOI World Desk

Expert Explains | What the entry of the Houthis means for the US-Iran conflict

By Maj Gen (retd) Prof G G Dwivedi

UN Ambassador Danny Danon: Iran regime 'will not do any good' for Middle East, Israel

"Iran has violated the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the United States and continues to choose terrorism over negotiations," Danon also told reporters.

Haitians Brace for End of Protected Status: ‘There Is No Other Option For These People’

Trump has stripped legal status from immigrants who came to America from the island nation plagued by gang violence

By Ryan Bort

US reviews troop presence in Europe as Washington pushes NATO burden sharing

The United States began reviewing its military presence in Europe on Monday, officials said, after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told his NATO counterparts last month that Washington was planning such an analysis.

By RFI

Taiwan says it worked with US to bust high-end chip smuggling

Taiwan said it worked with the US to break up an attempt to smuggle high-end chips, highlighting expanding maritime cooperation as China steps up pressure in the region. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration said Tuesday that the joint operation prevented advanced semiconductors from becoming “tools for military authoritarian expansion.” It provided no further details about the case, including what chips were involved, where they were headed or when the operation occurred. The self-ruled democracy

By The Korea Herald

Dar says Pakistan 'confident' bilateral trade with US can double to $20bn in next 5 years

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government was “confident” that trade between Pakistan and the United States could double to $20 billion over the next five years. Dar made the remarks while addressing a delegation of US congressmen and businessmen in Islamabad. The gathering included US congressmen Ryan Zinke and Michael James Baumgartner, who are on a visit to Pakistan. The two lawmakers met with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir ...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Exclusive-Trump administration to ban new Chinese robots and inverters, protecting US AI buildout

Budanov: Ukraine, U.S. agree to intensify negotiations

Ukraine and the United States have agreed to intensify the negotiation process at all levels.

Philips reclaims €186m after Supreme Court rules tariffs illegal

Health technology firm Philips has received an €186 million windfall after the United States Supreme Court ordered Donald Trump’s administration...

By Gordon Darroch

New ambassador to the US: I'm ready to run in presidential elections

Incoming Estonian ambassador to the United States Hannes Hanso has said he would be willing to be a candidate at September's Estonian presidential elections, if asked.

Hoover’s ghost stalks Trump as US energy reserves hit 40-year lows

TEHRAN — Look at a terminal in New York and the numbers suggest peace. As of writing this, crude oil futures flicker comfortably in the $80 range. The digital ticker implies Washington has the Persian Gulf under control. The ticker is lying.

Apple now lets customers pay monthly for these iPhones – see full list

Apple has unveiled a new leasing programme that will allow customers to lease iPhones, Macs and other premium devices, as the tech giant looks to make its products more affordable amid rising electronics prices and slower upgrade cycles. The post Apple now lets customers pay monthly for these iPhones – see full list appeared first on Vanguard News.

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