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Yemen’s Houthi militants are reportedly seeking to manufacture advanced ballistic missiles using Chinese-supplied components, raising concerns about regional security, weapons proliferation and Red Sea shipping.

U.S. defense startups are partnering with Taiwanese manufacturers to build drones without Chinese components, strengthening supply chains and Taiwan’s defense capabilities.

The global cocaine trade continues to expand despite U.S. airstrikes against suspected smugglers. Discover why trafficking networks remain resilient.

China’s CXMT advances its memory-chip technology, raising competition concerns for Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix amid semiconductor market volatility.

The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece following allegations involving a Trump donor and questions about diplomatic conduct.

Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones warns that 2027 could be a difficult year for U.S. stocks as major AI IPOs, new share issuance and market valuations create risks for investors.

Phantom data center projects are complicating U.S. electricity planning as AI demand surges. Discover the risks for utilities, consumers and technology investors.

San Francisco’s Sunset Dunes transformed a coastal highway into a car-free park, but traffic concerns and Proposition G have reignited debate over its future.

China’s economic slowdown is putting Gen Z under pressure as youth unemployment, limited graduate jobs and AI automation reshape the labor market.

California voters face major housing policy decisions in 2026. Explore mortgage assistance, Proposition 37, housing affordability and the risks of government-backed lending.