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America’s UN dilemma: China dominates the UN - why should US taxpayers fund it? - opinion
Washington should not pay billions to preserve a single vote in an organization increasingly hostile to US and Israeli interests
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Anthropic disrupts several alleged Russian, Chinese AI campaigns targeting its Claude models
Mao Zedong, Israel and the road not taken - 50 years after leader’s death
Fire on cargo vessel at China shipyard causes major casualties, state media reports
Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods
The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.
Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut
The export model of the Su-57 is a rival to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II. Russia showed off its S-71M and S-71K missiles
Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo at $1,999 in attempt to challenge market rivals
"It's entirely new and at the same time remarkably familiar. A similar size to your passport, it feels familiar to hold and comfortable to use with one hand," Apple CEO Ternus said.
Middle East on brink of World War III, Iranian lawmaker warns among escalating tensions - report
While Iran has flirted with reconciliation with the US at times, it has also sought to position itself alongside countries that want a new world order.
Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran
The trial will bring to a close one of the US government's earliest and most closely watched battles against a Chinese company.
Belgium detains Chinese dual national on suspicion of semiconductor espionage
The prosecutors said the 52-year old man, who lives in Belgium, was arrested in May at Belgium's Zaventem airport, before boarding a flight to Beijing.
Rival driver stops during China GT race to pull crashed racer from burning Ferrari
"I am still alive tonight, entirely thanks to one man," Millroy posted on Instagram, describing how Hartog abandoned his own car and rushed to help before emergency crews arrived.
Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
Chinese nationals accused of posing as descendants of Nazi victims to obtain German citizenship
The fraud involves people claiming to be descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis, with falsified documents and biographical info submitted to the Federal Office of Administration in Cologne.
Turkey and Pakistan are growing closer, but where does China fit in? - opinion
Turkey, Pakistan and China are forging a new security triangle. The Middle East should pay attention.
