The State Department has approved the $24.3bn deal, but intelligence reports warn Beijing could gain access to America's crown-jewel military technology.
A landmark 60-year prison sentence for a Syrian jailer coincides with new evidence showing the 2012 abduction of the American journalist was ordered from the very top.
The Canadian Prime Minister told European lawmakers that 'no one' would dictate who Ottawa signs agreements with, while Warsaw warned of a critical winter ahead.
Defence minister says Islamabad will meet its obligations under the new alliance, but unratified treaties and missing operational plans mean immediate military action is unlikely.
State-backed cyber operators are posing as medical staff to trick opponents into downloading spyware, as Iran ramps up both digital and physical offensives.
The prolonged closure of the world’s most critical oil transit route has sent energy prices soaring and ignited widespread protests over the cost of living.
A proposed amendment to a major sanctions bill would make New Delhi eligible for punitive duties, while a rival proposal seeks to scrap the tariff penalties entirely.
The Chinese foreign ministry says the two leaders reached a "most important consensus" to mend relations, but New Delhi insists peace on the border remains the priority.
Islamabad has raised the reward for information on Jaish‑e‑Mohammed founder Masood Azhar to 7 million rupees and re‑added him to the FIA’s Red Book, a move timed weeks before the Financial Action Task Force’s October plenary.
