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The village of Long Tien, near the site of the rescue attempt, is located in central Laos, about 130 miles northeast of the capital Vientiane. Today, it is a quiet village with several thousand people living primarily on the land. Here lies a chapter in America’s Cold War history, once known as the “Most Secret Place on Earth.” During the 1960s and early 1970s, Laos played a central role in the United States’ fight to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Long Tien was the secret headquarters of the U.S.-backed Hmong anti-communist army fighting the Pathet Laotian army,…

Air taxi makers have hyped science fiction-like flying cars for years. But as that dream inches closer to reality, legal squabbles are clouding that momentum.Last year, Joby Aviation sued Archer, accusing the rival air taxi maker of “corporate espionage” and using stolen information to interfere with a real estate developer deal.Weeks later, Archer clapped back, alleging that Joby hid ties to China and embarked on a “calculated, years-long scheme” to defraud the U.S. government. The plan, Archer claimed, included classifying China aircraft parts as consumer goods such as “hair clips” and “socks.”Simultaneously, another battle was brewing.Archer hit Vertical Aerospace with…

A man looks at the Rasul Al Adham Mosque from the corniche of Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on February 5, 2026.Loic Venance | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration’s threats against Oman, a longtime US ally, have put the country known for cultivating a reputation as the “Switzerland of the Middle East” firmly in the geopolitical spotlight.Oman is located on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, facing Iran across the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, and has played an important mediating role in regional crises, including the US-Israel-led war against Iran.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

Chinese electric car company Nio announced on May 27, 2026 that former NBA player Yao Ming (right) will represent the brand and launch the ES9 SUV, which CEO William Li Bin (left) touted as China’s largest SUV. Zhang Lintao | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Chinese electric car company Nio is raising the bar for luxury cars in a fiercely competitive market. Shares in Chinese electric car maker Nio closed a combined 6.28% higher in Hong Kong trading on Thursday, after surging as much as 10.45% in Hong Kong trading after the company officially launched its ES9 SUV…

Doha, Qatar – Thumping his fist on a lectern, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a direct challenge to the leaders of Pakistan.“India has been successful in isolating you, and we will intensify those efforts,” he said, addressing a large rally of supporters in the southern Indian state of Kerala, as dusk set in. “We will make sure that you are isolated around the world.”Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIt was September 2016, and Modi was responding to an attack by armed fighters in Indian-administered Kashmir days earlier, in which 18 Indian soldiers had been killed. “The leaders…

When gangs set fire to the FIFA Goal Center in the Haitian capital this year, it wasn’t just the main stadium that went up in flames. It was the epicenter of Haiti’s youth sports, a training ground for talent, and home to the dreams of young athletes in a country stricken by violence. A few months ago, Louisius Deedson, a former up-and-coming athlete, was helping the Haitian national team make history in Curacao. By defeating Nicaragua in a World Cup qualifier, Haiti secured a spot in the world’s biggest single sporting event for the first time in more than 50…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Office of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | AFP | Getty ImagesHello, my name is Dylan Butts from Singapore. Welcome to today’s Daily Open Newsletter.The ebb and flow of U.S.-Iran talks continued to move markets on Wednesday, with oil prices plunging and stocks surging after officials indicated diplomatic efforts were continuing. However, reports of new U.S. airstrikes on Iran mean this rise may be short-lived, adding to uncertainty. Meanwhile, investors will be keeping an eye…

LG Electronics India is seeking a valuation of up to 774 billion rupees ($8.71 billion) in a long-delayed initial public offering, entering the booming IPO market with India’s biggest public offering so far this year.Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesLG Electronics shares rose as much as 23.95% after the company announced a series of automotive innovations built using LG Electronics’ technology. Alphabet Co., Ltd.Google. The South Korean company said its new suite of solutions is built on the Android automotive operating system. LG says that by using a single-on-chip, its system can control multiple displays with different aspect…

Police and forensic investigators are examining the site of impact after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, western Romania.Daniel Mihailescu | AFP | Getty ImagesEarly Friday morning, a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in NATO member Romania. Romanian President Nikxo Dan said in a post on X on Friday morning that he convened the National Defense Council in response to what he called “the most serious incident affecting the country” since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. Dunn said the clash occurred in the city of Garasi, near the Romanian-Ukrainian border.…

Police and forensic investigators are examining the site of impact after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, western Romania.Daniel Mihailescu | AFP | Getty ImagesEarly Friday morning, a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in NATO member Romania. Romanian President Nikxo Dan said in a post on X on Friday morning that he convened the National Defense Council in response to what he called “the most serious incident affecting the country” since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. Dunn said the clash occurred in the city of Garasi, near the Romanian-Ukrainian border.…