China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt as US borrowing surges
Global debt reached a record high in 2025 and rose in the world’s two largest economies
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Vanuatu moves forward with UN climate resolution despite Trump opposition
Pacific island says the US weakened its proposal to advance a key climate ruling but vows to hold major polluters accountable
· Oliver Milman
Takeaways from China's national congress opening and 5-year blueprint
Chinese Premier Li Qiang bows before delivering his report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
· Chan Ho Him
Russian Oil Tankers Re-Route to India Despite U.S. Tariff Threats – Bloomberg
At least two Russian oil tankers that were initially expected to dock in East Asia have changed course to India, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, signaling that authorities in New Delhi may be looking to renew crude shipments from Russia despite tariff threats from the Trump administration.
· The Moscow Times
Documents Reveal a Web of Financial Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate
Thousands of companies are jockeying for billions of dollars in Defense Department contracts to build a shield designed to intercept and destroy missiles launched against the United States.
· Corey G. Johnson, Brandon Roberts, and Al Shaw
Spain rejects White House comments that it now backs US-Israel war on Iran – Europe live
Spain has emphatically dismissed US suggestions that it changed its view on the Iran war and is now prepared to let the US use its bases to support the mission.
· Jakub Krupa, Miranda Bryant, Samjones
Iran saying US will 'bitterly regret' sub sinking, calls for Trump's blood
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Associated Press
Big tech group supports Anthropic in Pentagon fight as investors push to smooth clash over AI safeguards
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Pentagon prepares for Israeli-US war on Iran that could last until September: Report
The Pentagon is rushing to expand intelligence operations as Washington prepares for a prolonged war on Iran launched alongside Israel, with military planning now stretching well into the autumn.
· Middleeasteye
NATO’s new nuclear euroclub: An Armageddon gamble to hedge Trump risks
The year 2026 has barely begun, but “nuclearization” is already a strong contender to be its top word. The European NATO members want more nukes, the US and Israel are bombing Iran for allegedly wanting some too, and the Doomsday Clock could soon run out of seconds left before midnight.
· RT
Gatchalian launches inquiry into education spending plans
SENATOR Win Gatchalian vowed close scrutiny of education spending as the Senate Finance Committee begins its 2026 budget review.
· The Manila Times
Trump diz que campanha militar supera todas as expectativas
Donald Trump classifica o desempenho dos Estados Unidos na guerra com o Irão como "15 numa escala de 10”. Ontem (04.03), na Casa Branca, o Presidente dos Estados Unidos afirmou que a campanha militar está a decorrer muito acima das expectativas.
· Catarina Martins
Utah faces Washington, seeks to end 7-game skid
Utah Jazz (18-44, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (16-45, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
· The Associated Press
China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting
Thousands of Chinese officials have gathered in Beijing for the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC), where delegates are approving the country’s economic and political roadmap for the next five years.
· Erin Hale
Iran's foreign minister vows US will 'bitterly regret' targeting its ship
In response to a US attack on an Iranian warship, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X that Washington "perpetrated an atrocity at sea".
· Middleeasteye
Is looming Xi-Trump summit behind the PLA’s break in air sorties near Taiwan?
Analysts believe the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting
· Amber Wang
Diallo and Steinbach each have career highs to lead Washington over USC 91-72
SEATTLE (AP) — Zoom Diallo scored a career-high 26 points, Hannes Steinbach added 22 with a career-best 24 rebounds, and Washington rolled past Southern California 91-72 on Wednesday night.
US did not share details with the UK before attacking Iran, sources say
Donald Trump has also criticised Keir Starmer’s initial decision not to allow the US to use UK military bases in the war
· Pippacrerar, Rowena Mason, Alexandratopping
Canada asks Australia to be ‘strategic cousins’; Albanese’s gift to Trump; and ‘veavage’ on the red carpet
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· Kris Swales
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Live updates: Iran targets Israel and American bases as Israel strikes Lebanon
Tracer rounds light the sky as people fire live rounds into the air during a televised speech by Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Lee orders all available means mobilized for Koreans’ evacuation from Middle East
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
As Trump's Education Dept. pulls back on civil rights, states step up
Adrienne King poses for a portrait in front of Pennridge School District’s buildings in Perkasie, Pa., Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
· Collin Binkley
Republicans try again on Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., pauses before speaking with reporters just days before funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Kevin Freking
House to vote on Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump's strategy
Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt the Trump administration’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear exit strategy.
· Lisa Mascaro
China keeps defence spending high in drive to modernise
The National People's Congress meets at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday. (Reuters: Maxim Shemetov)
The cost of the Iran war is not in Trump’s favour
The United States is dominating the skies above Iran. But math is not necessarily on America’s side. Iran is using low-cost drones for precision attacks in the Middle East. The United States and its allies have air defence systems capable of intercepting a vast majority of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, whic…
· Farah Stockman
Texan James Talarico: is this the face of Democrats’ 2026 US midterm hopes?
The Texas Senate race holds implications for which party will control the chamber after the midterms
· Associated Press
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Iran war live updates: Mark Carney doesn’t rule out Canada joining war; Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran
Canadian PM says the US-Israeli strikes on Iran were ‘inconsistent with international law’ but that his country ‘will stand by our allies’. Follow the latest news
· Adam Fulton
Cuba hit by widespread power blackout
HAVANA (Reuters) -- A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, the state electric utility said on Wednesday, as the Communist-run government grapples with increased pressure from the Trump administration that has curtailed oil shipments.
· Yonhap
US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes
US Senate Republicans backed US President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress.
· Yonhap
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines to ‘pass the torch’ — surprisingly reveals he won’t seek reelection
In a shocking announcement, lawmaker Steve Daines (R-Mont.) revealed Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to a third term in the US Senate.
· Victor Nava
Ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges Trump admin to ‘take care’ of Iran for good: ‘Render them incapable’
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice described the Trump administration’s Operation Epic Fury as an attempt to “neuter” Iran’s military power inside and beyond its borders, including its apparent ties to Hezbollah.
· Fox News
Jonathan Freedland on what it will take for Trump to walk away from war - podcast
The US and Israel’s war with Iran is nearing its first full week, and after throwing the region into chaos, it is starting to spread beyond the Middle East.
Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report
Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy
· Laura Zhou
Aranguren, George Washington knock off Saint Bonaventure 91-82 in OT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jean Aranguren scored 20 points, including seven in the overtime, as George Washington knocked off Saint Bonaventure 91-82 on Wednesday.
· The Associated Press
Can Congress limit Trump in Iran? It would be a rare step
President Donald Trump speaks about Iran before a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Bill Barrow
Miranda Devine: Hillary Clinton’s Epstein testimony backfires completely — setting up potential tit-for-tat for Trump
What possible purpose did it serve to drag Hillary Clinton into the House Oversight Committee’s hearing on Jeffrey Epstein other than to invite the Democrats to perform the same gratuitous stunt to Melania Trump one day?
· Miranda Devine
Question time LIVE updates: Canadian PM Mark Carney addresses parliament, Labor’s FOI bill ditched in Senate
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· Nick Newling
Pentagon releases names of final two soldiers of six killed in Kuwait
Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, and Maj Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, were from California and Iowa
· Abene Clayton
15% global tariff likely implemented this week, Bessent says
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-percent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.
· AFP
Leverage unique strengths and global role, Beijing’s No 2 tells Hong Kong
Li Qiang delivered the government work report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Thursday
· Matthew Cheng
Jimmy Kimmel jokes Trump should let him host White House Correspondents’ Dinner to ‘think of the ratings’
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked that he should host the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner after learning that President Donald Trump will attend.
· Fox News