Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has issued a stark warning that any U.S. military action against Tehran would escalate into a regional war, accusing Washington of coveting Iran's energy resources. The warning comes amid heightened tensions and internal unrest following deadly protests.
Pakistani security forces have killed 145 militants in a large-scale, two-day military operation across Balochistan, officials said Sunday. The offensive was launched in response to a wave of coordinated assaults by separatist fighters that killed nearly 50 people, marking one of the deadliest escalations in the restive province in recent years.
A senior Iranian official has refuted earlier media claims that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy would conduct live-fire military exercises in the vital Strait of Hormuz this week, calling the reports inaccurate.
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of a militant group responsible for rocket attacks on the Mezzeh military airport, alleging the weapons were supplied by Iran-backed Hezbollah—a claim the Lebanese group denies.
Iran's Supreme Leader issues his most direct threat yet amid heightened U.S. military presence and stalled diplomacy, while internal crackdown death toll estimates soar.
A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity edged higher in January, defying expectations of a slowdown, as export-oriented firms outperformed. The reading contrasts with weaker official data, highlighting a two-speed industrial sector amid persistent domestic headwinds.
Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) is set to report Q4 earnings after Tuesday's market close, with analysts forecasting a return to revenue growth. The electronics manufacturing services provider enters the report on a strong note, having outperformed expectations last quarter.
The Malaysian electronics manufacturing services provider is showing compelling financial momentum, with its return on capital employed significantly outpacing industry averages and signaling potential for sustained growth.
The Biden administration has approved a major arms sale to Israel, featuring attack helicopters and armored vehicles, amid a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and ongoing scrutiny over U.S. military support.
In a rare firsthand account, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim details his three-day escape from el-Fasher as paramilitary forces overran the city. His testimony paints a harrowing picture of urban warfare, civilian slaughter, and the systematic collapse of Sudan's last army bastion in Darfur.
Exclusive testimony from Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who fled the last hospital in Sudan's strategic el-Fasher, details a three-day ordeal of hiding from paramilitary forces, witnessing mass casualties, and surviving a kidnapping and ransom demand—shedding light on a siege the U.N. calls a 'massive crime scene.'
A wave of analyst upgrades for Applied Materials underscores growing confidence in global semiconductor capital expenditure, driven by the AI infrastructure boom and demand for advanced manufacturing tools. The company's strategic position in wafer fabrication equipment places it at the heart of the industry's next growth phase.
Danish industrial cleaning giant Nilfisk is consolidating its U.S. presence, moving manufacturing to Mexico while establishing a new commercial headquarters in Plymouth, MN, promising continued investment amid local job cuts.
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape appoints former NVIDIA CFO Geoffrey Ribar to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards manufacturing discipline and capital allocation as it transitions from R&D to pilot production.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announces a historic $165 billion investment to expand its advanced chipmaking facilities in Arizona, marking a significant deepening of U.S.-Taiwan economic and strategic ties.
Investment firms Stifel and Northland have raised their price targets on Ondas Holdings (ONDS), following a virtual investor day where management outlined an ambitious growth roadmap, highlighting the company's unique position in military drones and private wireless networks.
Altria Group (MO) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue, driven by its core tobacco brands and oral nicotine products, but saw its shares fall as profit margins contracted sharply. The company is betting on a national rollout of its ON! Plus pouches and manufacturing upgrades to fuel its smoke-free future.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a massive $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, aiming to scale up production of its blockbuster weight-loss therapies like retatrutide amid soaring global demand.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI infrastructure build-out, securing a significant 800G transceiver order from a hyperscale customer and expanding its Texas manufacturing footprint. While these moves signal strong revenue momentum, they also amplify existing concerns over customer concentration and profitability.
President Trump's revival of Nixon-era 'madman theory' tactics—mixing calibrated military strikes with extreme threats—aims to force Iranian concessions without full-scale war. But as Tehran perceives an existential threat, analysts warn the high-stakes gamble risks a catastrophic miscalculation.
