The value of Syrian imports from China reached approximately $669.9 million during the first six months of 2026, exceeding in just half a year the total value of Chinese exports to Syria in 2025.
An investigation by The New York Times reveals how groups in China, Iran, and Israel leveraged open-source AI to unleash thousands of autonomous bots on social media.
The blocked resolution sought to extend the mandate of the panel overseeing the sanctions. The move has limited practical significance, but signals that Russia and China do not intend to cooperate with efforts to enforce them against Iran
Iran has long relied on China as its main oil customer. An investigation reveals how Tehran has turned oil revenues into Chinese goods, including millions of dollars' worth of air-defense equipment, while evading international scrutiny
11 of the 15 Security Council members voted in favor, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining. Russia and China said the resolution, demanding an immediate halt to threats against freedom of navigation and protection of shipping lanes in the strait, was biased against Iran
Negotiations with China to buy the missile weapons systems accelerated sharply after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June. 'It's a complete game-changer,' a former Israeli intelligence officer said
China’s central bank drives gold past $4,000/oz with 11-month buying streak. Amid U.S. shutdown and inflation fears, gold surges as investors seek stability and safe-haven returns.
Strange skull discovered in Harbin, northeast China in 1933 was deemed an archaic sapiens and later an unknown species, 'Dragon Man.' Now its true identity is revealed
Bob Thompson on Sprott Money dissected gold's surge due to a weaker dollar and China's demand, while silver lags with a historically high ratio, presenting a buying opportunity.