International

Marco Rubio has arrived in Beijing with President Trump. Chinese authorities used a linguistic name-spelling shift to bypass previous sanctions, allowing the Secretary to join trade negotiations.

PM Modi has cut his official convoy by 50% and ordered a shift to EVs to save fuel. BJP-ruled states are following suit as India battles rising oil prices and seeks to protect foreign reserves.

The USS Alaska has surfaced near Gibraltar, sending a nuclear deterrent signal to Tehran as President Trump warns the ceasefire is on "life support" and regional tensions escalate.

The cost of the US military campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has soared to $29 billion. The Pentagon cites rising equipment repairs and operational costs for the $4 billion jump.

Thailand is reviewing all major visa categories and may end its 60-day visa-free entry policy amid growing security concerns.