LOCKHART, Texas — Last year, Alfonso Sifuentes found himself on a bus tour organized by the chamber of commerce to explore the future of the Central Texas region south of Austin. During the tour, there was discussion about San Marcos, a suburb along Interstate 35, rejecting an expansion of Austin Community College due to concerns … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Iran is planning a significant increase in its defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year, following recent tensions with Israel that have raised concerns about wider conflict in the Middle East. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani … Read more
“ Israel’s attack on Iran early Saturday, coordinated with Washington and limited to missile and air defense sites, was more restrained than anticipated. This may aid diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages and reduce conflict in Lebanon and Gaza. Israel waited until US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Washington from consultations … Read more