Beijing’s Chokepoint
China spent years buying discounted Iranian oil. The bill arrived at Hormuz.
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GOP Attorneys General Tout Crime Crackdown As Democrats Push Bail Reforms
The Republican Attorneys General Association released findings ahead of the press conference touting numbers that Iowa has seen a 46% reduction in fentanyl deaths since its 2022 peak, while violent sex crimes are down 50% in the state.
Bond Yields Surge As Inflation Pressures Mount
Recent economic reports showed inflation pressures continuing to build.
Apple Reviews Reported Mac Security Vulnerability
Researchers classified the issue as a “privilege escalation” attack, meaning hackers could potentially seize deeper control of a system when combined with other cyberattack methods.
Tehran Signals Doubts Over U.S. Negotiations
Araghchi blamed “contradictory messages” from the U.S. for slowing efforts to reach a lasting agreement after last month’s ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel.
How The Iran Conflict Is Fueling Somali Pirate Attacks
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, pirates are currently holding at least three vessels captured between April 21 and May 2.
Trump To Decide On China-Iran Oil Sanctions Soon
President Donald Trump said he will soon decide whether to lift sanctions on Chinese firms purchasing Iranian crude oil.
UAE Expands Oil Export Network Amid Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
The new pipeline, expected to begin operations in 2027, will expand the export capacity of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, commonly known as ADNOC.
CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Makes Rare Visit To Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Ratcliffe delivered a message from Washington offering to “seriously engage” with Cuba’s government if it agreed to make “fundamental changes” to its communist political system.
Why Are Chinese EV Makers Expanding Into Europe So Fast
Chinese automakers see overseas expansion as key to boosting profits and strengthening their global influence
What Did Xi Tell Trump About China’s Support For Iran
Speaking in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Trump described Xi’s pledge as “a big statement.”
Trump Wraps Up Beijing Visit Without Major Trade Breakthrough
The two leaders discussed trade, Taiwan, Iran and energy security during two days of meetings marked by elaborate state ceremonies and unusually warm public exchanges.
Xi Tells Trump That Mishandling Of Taiwan Could Spark Conflict
Xi’s remarks on Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing, came in a closed-door meeting of the leaders of the world’s two largest economies that ran more than two hours, China’s foreign ministry said.
Tensions Between CIA And Congress Flare
On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., heard the testimony of subpoenaed CIA whistleblower James Erdman III, who alleged the federal government suppressed inquiries into the origin of COVID-19.