This summer will test whether Ukraine can turn a slender advantage into a strategic turning point.
Day: May 19, 2026
Xi Jinping Is Now the World Leader He Wanted to Be, but It Has Come at a Cost
The Chinese leader’s policies have strained his country at home but given him great international stature.
The Hidden Chinese Influence in AI
Plus, why AI grows more regime-friendly as press freedom declines.
As Ebola Spreads in Congo, Islamic State and Rebels Slow Rescue Efforts
Insurgents are making a tough job tougher as disease toll rises.
Mediators See Little Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks
Tehran and Washington remain far apart as Trump calls off the use of force and then…
U.S. Seized Iran-Linked Oil Tanker in the Indian Ocean
The move comes as President Trump keeps up economic pressure on Iran amid his threats to…
Google and Blackstone to Create New AI Cloud Company
The duo plans to launch the unnamed U.S. company with $5 billion in equity capital from…
The Biggest Challenge of a Utility Megadeal: Regulators
NextEra and Dominion must convince state and federal regulators that combining two of the U.S.’s largest…
ArcelorMittal Sells $667 Million Stake in Vallourec to Boost Shareholder Returns
The steelmaker said it sold a stake equivalent to around 10% of Vallourec’s outstanding share capital…
Blue Owl Co-Founder Sells Stake in Washington Commanders
Doug Ostrover is selling the last of his stake in the NFL team after the stock…