Politics / August 21, 2026 In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explains how the ballroom could gut key environmental protections. Plus, the heartbreak of Jason Arday. Ad Policy Donald Trump holds a rendering of the planned White House Ballroom extension during a meeting with Mark Rutte, secretary general of the North Atlantic…
Across Southeast Asia, Chinese firms have laid fiber-optic cable, built smart-city platforms, supplied 5G networks, and even donated laptops to defense ministries. By one common account in Washington, this is what losing looks like: through its Digital Silk Road, Beijing is exporting not just technology but authoritarianism itself. But ask the officials who actually regulate…
If you haven’t heard of the massive new tar sands pipeline proposed to transport oil from Alberta to Cushing, Oklahoma, yet, you’re not alone — and that may be by design. The pipeline has misleadingly been dubbed in the media as “Keystone Light” due to its similarities to the now defunct Keystone XL pipeline, though…
For many startups across Asia, international expansion begins with excitement. An overseas exhibition, government-backed delegation, foreign investor meeting, or promising distributor conversation can make global growth feel suddenly within reach. These opportunities matter. They can open doors that would otherwise take years to access. They help founders meet potential partners, understand unfamiliar markets, and see…
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted she was emotional after her side fell short in the World Cup final, missing the opportunity to lift the trophy on home soil. England entered the summit clash unbeaten throughout the tournament but were comprehensively outplayed by a dominant Australian team. The hosts also had to cope with a demanding…
