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No-Go Zone

Iran attacked 20 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and expanded its no-go zone into the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. The IAEA referred Iran to the UN Security Council.

Bulletproof

The shell companies that rent infrastructure to cybercriminals, why nobody stops them, and what it has to do with the war in Ukraine.

Tankers

US destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers, Iran strikes US base in Jordan. Brent crude hits $99. Houthis attack Saudi facilities. The Gulf is on fire.

Import Bans

The US is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles outright. Tariffs have become prohibitions. The trade war has a new phase.

Extremely Frank

Trump and Putin held a one-hour phone call about ending the Ukraine war. Trump promised restoration of US-Russia ties. Russia struck Kyiv the same day.

Two Hundred Thousand Jobs

Luxembourg is modelling how AI might affect employment and pensions. The spread between scenarios is 200,000 jobs by 2070. Nobody knows which end is right.

Dollar for Dollar

Canada's retaliatory tariffs up to 50% on $27.6 billion of US goods took effect today. No new talks scheduled. The trade war between neighbours grinds on.

Almost Complete

IAEA confirms Syria built a nearly-complete nuclear reactor under Assad with 73 tonnes of uranium and North Korean help. The new government let inspectors in.