Is Iran one crisis too many for Trump?

Is Iran one crisis too many for Trump?

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Iran war: regional shock or global crisis?

One month on from the start of the US and Israeli war on Iran, governments worldwide are trying to assess the scale of its long-term impact on the global economy and political system. Much will depend on how long the conflict continues, and how long Iran blocks fuel exports and o ...  Show more

AI wars: Anthropic battles the Pentagon as China plans ahead

The US military's AI provider Anthropic is feuding with the Pentagon after the company tried to impose 'red lines' over the use of its artificial intelligence products for lethal autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of Americans. President Trump accused the US firm of being ' ...  Show more

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