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Iran triples oil loading rate as tensions rise with US, oil accumulating offshore - WSJ

According to the global commodity data provider site Kpler, the recent average has been approximately 10 million barrels of crude oil and condensate per week.

A VIEW of an oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf, March 12, 2017.
An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020

US charges former F-35 pilot for training China's air force

A long exposure shows people visiting the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) at the Shanghai World Expo and Convention Center in Shanghai on July 28, 2025.

US warns Syria against using Chinese telecom technology over national security concerns

Photo released by Chinese intelligence company MizarVision confirming deployment of American F-22 fighter jets at an Israeli air base.

Chinese intelligence firm publishes photos of US F-22s deployed at Israeli air base


China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis

Military attaches and security analysts scrutinizing the operations say the flights represent a step-change in China's grey-zone tactics in the contested South China Sea.

 Military vehicles carrying Wing Loong, a Chinese-made medium altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing

Appeal court clears Jimmy Lai in fraud case but 20-year term remains

"The Court of Appeal gave them leave to appeal against their conviction, allowed their appeals, quashed the convictions and set aside the sentences," the judges wrote.

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The Jews of China: Harbin (part three)

In the third episode of their China series, Mark and David arrive in Harbin—the unlikely northern city that became home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of the 20th Century.

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PM Albanese evacuated amid bomb threat linked to Shen Yun dance performance

The bomb scare was among several emails threatening Albanese sent to a representative of Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance troupe banned in China that is due to perform in Australia this month.

‘IT’S NOT not too late for you to change course, and tell your people six words – Australia is at war, with jihadism.’ Here, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media at Parliament House Canberra on Sunday as news of the Bondi Beach attack unfolded.

Korea vs. China: The battle of the affordable electric crossovers

Until last year, electric SUVs cost ~NIS 180,000. In 2026, many models are available for NIS 160,000–170,000, not just Chinese. Which is better, and can they revive EV sales?

Comparative Test: JAC 5, Aiways U5, Kia EV3.

Trump eyes Pentagon AI program for trade block's minerals pricing

The move sheds light on how the administration aims to shape market pricing as it rapidly deploys AI tools elsewhere, such as on the battlefield.

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 11, 2025.

Iran seeks to buy Chinese weapons, human remains identified in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hug as they gather with leaders of the BRICS group for the family photo during the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 7, 2025.

Iran close to buying the supersonic Chinese missiles that could pose threat to US Navy

The deal for the Chinese‑made CM‑302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed.

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group sails in formation in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

Anthropic says Chinese AI labs stole data from Claude to train rival models

Anthropic emphasized that the danger of illicit distillation is not just a business one, but could also become a national security concern. 

an illustrative image of Anthropic's Claude.

Seven bodies recovered after Chinese tour bus falls through frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia

The ministry said rescuers had conducted an inspection of the scene using an underwater camera and that diving operations were planned.

Rescuers work at the scene after a tour bus carrying Chinese tourists plunged into the ice‑covered waters of Lake Baikal in the Irkutsk region, Russia, February 20, 2026.