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In maritime disputes, endurance matters as much as firepower. The ability to remain on station, resupply, and rotate assets over time can translate into a decisive advantage.This dynamic is particularly evident in the operations of China’s coast guard and maritime militia. These forces operate in the grey zone between civilian and military activity, asserting presence without crossing into open conflict. Infrastructure of this kind enables more persistent and coordinated deployments. With improved berthing and logistical support, vessels can remain in contested waters for longer periods and in greater numbers. Over time, this sustained presence can shape patterns of use and control.The…

US stocks ended mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at fresh record highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower as rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty tempered investor sentiment.The S&P 500 gained 0.12% to close at 7,173.91, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.20% to settle at 24,887.10. Both benchmarks also touched intraday all-time highs. In contrast, the Dow fell 62.92 points, or 0.13%, to 49,167.79.Markets traded in a narrow range throughout the session, showing limited conviction after a strong rally last week that pushed major indexes to repeated record closes.Oil surge, Iran tensions…

Blue Owl signage outside the Seagram Building at 375 Park Avenue in New York, US, on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSaba Capital Management said that the tender offers for shares in non-traded business development companies managed by Blue Owl Capital and Starwood Capital came in “below initial expectations.” In early March, the hedge fund Saba offered liquidity to locked-up investors in Blue Owl Capital Corporation II (OBDC II), a non-traded private-credit fund, at a 35% discount. It launched a similar program at Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT) at a 24% or 29% discount, depending on the share…

The reinstated map, backed by President Donald Trump, could flip key districts to Republicans.Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026The US Supreme Court has formally reinstated a redrawn Texas electoral map expected to boost Republican representation in the US House of Representatives, as President Donald Trump’s party seeks to maintain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.The ruling, issued on Monday, split along ideological lines, with the court’s six conservative justices in the majority and the three liberal justices dissenting.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe map – sought by Trump, approved by the Republican-led state legislature in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes that Florida’s redistricting plan brings with it the end of the “saga” that has led states across the country to try to find untapped partisan advantages in redrawn congressional boundries.”It’s a predictable outcome, but hopefully it’ll be the end of this era and this saga,” Newsom told Fox News Digital.”Trump got beat at his own game. It was a terrible mistake he made for the Republican Party. A lot of good Republicans are going to be districted out,” Newsom continued. “They’re going to serve as collateral damage.”His…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday released its latest “worst of the worst” list of criminal illegal immigrants convicted of a range of “horrific crimes,” including pedophilia, kidnapping and other violent offenses.The agency released the identities of the 15 criminals officials arrested over the weekend. The group, which consists of 13 men and two women, originated from the Dominican Republic, China, Angola, Mexico and several other countries across South America.Many of those listed were convicted in New York, Florida and Texas, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).”Over…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s South Shore Furniture said it will end all operations after a 77 per cent drop in sales between 2022 and 2025, bringing 86 years of manufacturing in the province to a close. The family-owned company says its facilities in Sainte-Croix and Coaticook will gradually cease operations in the coming weeks. Its 126 employees were informed of the decision Monday and will remain on the payroll for several weeks.“It is an extremely difficult situation for our family, but also for our employees who have shown exceptional dedication and resilience in recent months,”…

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The shift is not driven by workers alone – companies are also reorganising how work is distributed, said economists.Guangzhou HUGA+ Health Management, a platform that matches patients with freelance medical escorts like Zhao, saw demand for such services surge from late 2022 to early 2023 as hospital visits increased sharply after China abandoned its zero-COVID policy, while many adult children were unable to accompany their elderly parents due to work and distance.Huang Binchang, the platform’s general manager, told CNA that relying on flexible workers ensured such demand could be met.“As a platform, we can respond quickly during peak periods and…