China’s 'ice-cold' calculus: Why Tehran can’t count on Beijing

    Why China’s Support for Iran is More Rhetorical Than Real | World News

    Despite Iran’s critical economic reliance on China, Beijing’s response to strikes on its leader was limited to verbal condemnation and calls for de-escalation. China prioritizes its broader economic interests and balanced regional ties over defending Tehran militarily, demonstrating a strategic calculus that favors diplomacy and deniability over direct intervention or security guarantees. When American and…

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      Lifestyle behind quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer

      Nearly six in 10 US women are projected to have cardiovascular disease by 2050, driven largely by rising rates of high blood pressure, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat,…

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        Middle East conflict clouds travel plans for multiple LIV golfers

        March 3, 2026, 1:14 p.m. ET Several LIV Golf players are experiencing travel disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East. Eight players, including Lee Westwood and Adrian Meronk, are stuck in various Middle Eastern locations. Airport closures and flight cancellations from Dubai and Oman are preventing travel to the Hong Kong event. LIV…

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          Financial Stocks Are Getting Crushed. Consider Buying This Low-Cost Vanguard ETF.

          On Feb. 22, Citrini Research — an independent financial research firm on Substack — posted on X and published a report titled, “The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis.” The report forecasts incredible strides in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and efficiency, at the expense of double-digit unemployment, as AI wreaks havoc on white-collar jobs. Under these hypothetical…

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