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The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure has become the dominant force in U.S. import growth, adding $200 billion to the trade deficit while exposing gaps in domestic manufacturing capacity.
Apr 22, 2026
Iranian military forces targeted three vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global energy security and regional stability.
The United States has suspended dollar shipments to Iraq's cash-based economy to pressure Baghdad to reduce its reliance on Iran.
A Pentagon briefing to Congress warns clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months, potentially impacting energy prices through midterms.
The Pentagon's 2027 budget proposal seeks a massive funding increase for an AI-driven autonomous drone warfare program, raising concerns over military preparedness and risks.
Iranian forces seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate over blockades by both Iran and the US, disrupting global energy markets.
Lithuania has purchased the American-made Merops counter-drone system, bolstering NATO's defenses against Russian and Iranian drone threats.
Gas and oil prices climb as tensions with Iran escalate, impacting American households and industries.
Tensions escalate as the US and Iran vie for control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, employing gunboat diplomacy to assert their blockade capabilities.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns of mine deployments in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supply and maritime security.
Stanford researcher Eyck Freymann raises concerns over potential Chinese military action against Taiwan.
Tensions rise as U.S. troop deployments increase in the Middle East while negotiations with Iran remain at an impasse.
