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Iran war, said to be over "very soon," nears 6 months

The Iran war — defined by fits and starts and strain on America's military — will hit the half-year mark next week with both Washington and Tehran betting they can outlast one another.Why it matters: President Trump has repeatedly promised the fight would be quick, decisive and over "very soon."The big picture: The war's length is pushing once-niche natio

Ossoff tests Democrats' appetite for going low

The firestorm over Sen. Jon Ossoff's suggestive remark about President Trump's right-hand woman has raised a bigger question about the type of campaign Democrats will run in 2028.Why it matters: Trump has made schoolyard taunts and personal insults a staple of presidential politics. One of

EBID secures major credit rating upgrade from Moody's, affirming steady climb to investment grade and growing relevance in West Africa

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days

President Trump said Tuesday night he is pausing for three days 50% tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods that were set to take effect early Wednesday. Why it matters: It follows an intense push in recent days — including talks between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday — to avert ano

Angie Nixon scores socialist breakthrough in Trump's Florida

Angie Nixon's stunning Florida Senate primary win on Tuesday gave the Democratic Socialists of America its biggest statewide breakthrough yet: For the first time this year, a DSA member won a major-party nomination for statewide office.Why it matters: The breakthrough —the biggest upset in modern Florida Democratic politics— was also stunning because Republicans have spen

Singapore: Smart Research Accelerates Sustainable Materials Development

The S$22 million SG Bio-SPRINT programme is combining smart research, AI, molecular modelling and integrated data to accelerate the development of sustainable bio-based speciality polymers.

Australia: CSIRO Highlights Rising AI Alignment Risks

Australia’s CSIRO is highlighting rising AI alignment risks as increasingly autonomous AI agents create new governance, cybersecurity and accountability challenges for governments, businesses and public institutions.

Indonesia: AI and 3D Analysis Enable Smarter Road Inspections

A researcher at the University of Indonesia has developed an artificial intelligence-based method to detect and measure road surface depressions, with the aim of improving the speed and accuracy of infrastructure inspections. The research combines deep learning, three-dimensional geometric analysis and binocular stereo vision cameras to automate road condition assessments. The system is designed to […]

Trump to tap Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner

President Trump has decided to nominate White House aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, according to a senior administration official. Why it matters: The agency was left in turmoil after the exit of former commissioner Marty Makary earlier this year, threatening the stabili

China Sets New Five-Year Targets for Healthcare Security Reform

China has released a new five-year plan aimed at strengthening the accessibility, affordability and sustainability of its healthcare security system between 2026 and 2030. The plan, issued by the National Healthcare Security Administration, outlines measures to improve insurance coverage, manage rising healthcare demands and strengthen oversight of medical insurance funds. According to the official government […]