Security & Conflict Developing
Yemen's Houthi-government fighting escalates to its deadliest point in years
A naval blockade and deadliest-in-years strikes push Yemen toward its highest conflict risk since the 2022 truce.
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7 min
Trade & Tariffs
USTR places India in the lower tariff tier under new forced-labor rules
Most coverage missed who actually pays a tariff — it isn't the exporting country.
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6 min
Tech & Regulation
The world's only advanced chipmaking tool company is caught between Washington and Beijing
One Dutch company's export licenses shape what chips end up in your next phone.
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5 min
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India tightens control over NGO foreign funding under new FCRA rules
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Resources
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