The Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
On Sunday, Bahrain accused Iran of damaging one of its desalination plants. Earlier, Iran said a U.S. airstrike had damaged an Iranian plant.Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian…
Joseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
Joseph Stiglitz wants you to hold two ideas in your head at the same time. The first: an AI bubble is building, it will likely burst, it will hurt the…
Top Pentagon official recalls the ‘whoa moment’ when defense leaders realized how indispensable Anthropic is and saw the risk of losing access
The Defense Department’s reliance on Anthropic’s AI came as a shocking realization that ultimately led to their dramatic schism, according to a top Pentagon official.After the U.S. military’s raid on…
Subscription burnout has made Gen Z fall in love with all things physical. ‘Amazon’s not going to come into your house and take your DVD’
For the average 20-something in 2026, morning rituals might involve coffee, eggs, and an ever-spiraling digital “pit of despair.” “I mean, it all adds up,” Dutton told Fortune. “I felt like…
Iran sends conflicting signals on war, highlighting split between leaders looking to de-escalate vs. hard-liners bent on fighting the U.S. and Israel
Israel’s military confirmed that it hit the fuel storage facilities in Tehran. Associated Press video showed the horizon glowing against the night sky above Tehran.It appeared to be the first…
Trump says he ruled out having Kurdish forces join Iran war
President Donald Trump said he has told Kurdish forces not to enter the Iran war as the US and Israel continue launching strikes against Tehran.“We’re very friendly with the Kurds,…
Trump calls on regional leaders at ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit to use their militaries against drug cartels
Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the…
UAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait started reducing oil production, as the near-closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz ripples through energy markets and affects global supply. Abu Dhabi National…
Forget the U.S. Navy, the best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a ‘Chinese’ or ‘Muslim’ vessel
The Strait of Hormuz isn’t completely closed as several daring ship captains have risked attacks from Iran to transport cargoes through the narrow Persian Gulf waterway, with some claiming to…
Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East
“It’s a very sad day,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Florida later Saturday afternoon, saying that he was “glad we paid our respects.” He…
