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Science & Tech · United StatesUS drafts ban on Chinese devices in data centres
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on Chinese-made devices used in US data centres, extending a campaign to exclude Chinese technology from critical infrastructure. The move follows recent prohibitions on Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters, with enforcement challenges and industry costs expected.
United States4 min readTrust 38 · Craft 69 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS missile stockpiles depleted after five months of Iran war
The US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during five months of war with Iran, according to multiple anonymous sources. Stockpiles of defensive interceptors have also fallen sharply, with 65% of Patriot missiles expended since February.
Middle East5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
PoliticsUS plans to close five diplomatic missions, including in Grenada and Japan
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions, including an embassy in Grenada and consulates in Japan, Indonesia and Canada, according to Reuters. The closures, proposed during the Trump administration, aim to streamline diplomatic presence but critics warn of risks to US influence.
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Politics · Asia-PacificMin Aung Hlaing visits Thailand as Myanmar’s civilian leader for first time
Myanmar’s ex-junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand on 6 August 2026, his first trip since becoming civilian president after disputed elections. Thailand is leading regional efforts to re-engage Myanmar despite ASEAN’s exclusion of its leadership and Western sanctions.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
PoliticsJapan’s defence white paper links military buildup to economic growth
Japan’s latest defence white paper presents military expansion as a driver of economic growth, citing technology and startup funding. The strategy, part of the largest buildup since World War Two, aims to deter China’s military activities. Outlets diverged on what they emphasised.
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Politics · United StatesUS State Department to close five foreign missions in downsizing
The US State Department notified Congress of plans to close consulates in Winnipeg, Nagoya, Medan, Douala and St. George’s, part of a broader downsizing not linked to a specific geopolitical event. The move follows earlier proposals under the Trump administration and has drawn criticism from Democrats and former officials.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 51 · Hype 21
Business & Economy · United StatesCapital One closed Trump accounts in 2021 over money-laundering concerns
Capital One closed bank accounts held by Donald Trump in 2021 after flagging financial activity linked to money-laundering risks, the bank disclosed in a court filing. Trump’s holding company sued, alleging political motives, but Capital One denied the claim.
United States4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 15