U.S. Considers “Mother Of All Bombs” For Iran Strike

The U.S. military has developed strike plans to use the GBU-43/B, America’s most powerful non-nuclear bomb, known as the “mother of all bombs”, against Iran if Trump orders renewed combat.

The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb (MOAB) would be used against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations, CNN reported on Thursday, citing U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

The 9,800kg airburst weapon is designed to affect surface targets over a wide area. The U.S. has not deployed it in previous strikes on targets inside Iran.

The bomb has been used in combat once before, in Afghanistan in 2017, during Trump’s first term

AI Arms Race Triggers Worst Ever Quarter For Smartphone Shipments

AI-driven memory shortages have forced smartphone makers to raise prices, cut specifications and drop budget handsets, triggering a record quarterly slump in shipments.

Global smartphone shipments plunged 22% in the September quarter, their steepest decline on record, as soaring memory costs squeeze manufacturers and drive up prices, research firm IDC says.

AI-driven demand has pushed memory costs up about 350% over the past year, forcing vendors to cut specifications and drop budget models.

Chinese brands Xiaomi and Oppo were hardest hit among major players, while Apple and Samsung proved more resilient thanks to their premium product ranges.

IDC warns the market has yet to bottom out, with a recovery in growth unlikely before 2028.

China’s Global Trade Dominance Expands Dramatically

In 2000, China was the largest goods-trade partner for just 10 economies when compared with the U.S. and EU. By 2025, that number had surged to 92, including longtime American allies Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Australia. The graphic illustrates a dramatic shift in global trade patterns over 25 years.