Politics

Lina Khan’s Unexpected City Hall Appointment Signals a New Direction for New York’s Economy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has chosen former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to lead the board of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, a surprising

2026-07-23

U.S. Sends Direct Humanitarian Aid to Cubans While Increasing Pressure on Havana

The United States has dispatched a cargo plane carrying food and hygiene supplies to Cuba as part of a humanitarian initiative designed to assist ordinary residents without placing the

2026-07-22

Silicon Valley’s Armed Robots Push the Pentagon Toward a New Era of Autonomous Warfare

Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly moving closer to the battlefield as Silicon Valley companies promote armed autonomous systems as the next major transformation in warfare. Supporters argue that

2026-07-21

Washington and Beijing Trade New Accusations While Quietly Preparing for High-Level Diplomacy

Relations between the United States and China are entering another period of heightened tension, with both governments exchanging accusations and adopting tougher measures. Yet behind the public confrontation, Washington

2026-07-21