The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
Category: International Relations
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Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
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Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
The New York Times – Business:President Trump announced a three-day delay on imposing 50 percent tariffs in a social media post on Tuesday night, roughly 90 minutes before the midnight deadline.
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Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
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It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.
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As China Hunts for Scientific Talent, the US Makes It Easier
The New York Times – Business:Young researchers have long come to the U.S. for academic training, but a combination of Chinese money and U.S. restrictions is shifting the balance.
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
The New York Times – On the Runway:Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
The New York Times – On the Runway:Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
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Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
The New York Times – On the Runway:French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.