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Patriot interceptors more than halved in US-Iran war
Renewed US-Iran fighting has consumed more than half of America's pre-war Patriot interceptor stockpile, leaving forces and allies with diminished capacity, per a new analysis cited by The Hill.
Netanyahu Pushes 10-Year Phaseout of US Military Aid
Israeli PM Netanyahu, in his first White House meeting with Trump since the Iran war began, pushed to phase out US military aid within a decade and warned an Iran deal is unlikely — hours before Iran
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump and the Justice Department have asked the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict writer E. Jean Carroll won against him, arguing he cannot be sued for comments mad
From Abbottabad to Trump: The unbroken chain in U.S.–Pakistan military relations
A personal essay excerpt connects the author's January 2006 drive through Abbottabad, Pakistan, to President Obama's May 2, 2011 announcement that Osama bin Laden had been killed in that same town.
Netanyahu Pitched Iran Regime Change to Trump
New details surface showing Netanyahu pitched Iran regime change scenarios to Trump, while Senator Graham projected a weeks-long timeline, reflecting US and Israeli officials' belief that the conflict
Alex Jones calls for Trump impeachment over Iran
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist formerly of InfoWars, on Tuesday called for President Trump's immediate impeachment over the Iran conflict, describing the situation as "absolutely out of control"
Ukraine Strikes Iran Ship, Averts Wider War
Ukrainian drones struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, killing one sailor, prompting Iran to briefly threaten a ballistic missile strike on an unnamed Ukrainian port city before
Trump Slams Fauci as 'CRAZY' Before Senate Hearing
President Trump unloaded on Dr. Anthony Fauci on Truth Social minutes before the former chief medical adviser testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, calling
China to Ship 400 Air-Defense Launchers to Iran
Iran is set to receive up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers within weeks in a $60-70 million deal brokered through a Hong Kong intermediary, despite Beijing's denial and
Myanmar Agrees to Take Back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia
Myanmar has agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees back from Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on July 29 — a reversal from Myanmar's previous refusal to take returnees, and coming da
Trump, DOJ Ask SCOTUS to Void $83.3M Carroll Verdict
President Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to review the $83.3 million defamation verdict E. Jean Carroll won against him, seeking to shift liability away from Trump perso
Japan Turns FOIP Vision Into Southeast Asia Security Deals
Japan is converting PM Takaichi's updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision into concrete security cooperation across Southeast Asia, with FM Motegi's Manila visit operationalizing defense equipment t
Trump Meets Zelensky, Netanyahu; Ukraine Claims Patriot Deal
President Trump held separate White House meetings with Zelensky and Netanyahu, with Zelensky claiming Trump agreed to grant Ukraine licences for domestic Patriot missile production, while Netanyahu s
China, Russia Navies Complete Joint Patrol in Northeast Asia
Chinese and Russian naval warships completed a joint patrol lasting more than two weeks through strategic Northeast Asia waterways, arriving in Vladivostok on July 29 as part of their annual military
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’
Iran launched missiles at US forces in the Middle East, ending five days of regional calm, with Middle East Institute analyst Jason Campbell saying multiple motivations drove the strike.
Ukraine Drones Hit Ryazan Refinery, Wildberries Again
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a Wildberries logistics center in Russia's Ryazan region on July 29, part of Kyiv's expanding long-range campaign to pressure Moscow into negotiations after
Tokayev Urges Putin to Freeze Ukraine War in Omsk
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev publicly urged Russian President Putin to freeze the Ukraine war and return to 'Istanbul 2.0' talks at a bilateral forum in Omsk, even as he reaffirmed Kazakhstan's 'all
Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran rejected Oman's 50-50 joint oversight plan for the Strait of Hormuz and submitted a counterproposal giving Tehran dominant control, with both sides still haggling over shipping routes, tolls, and
Indonesia, Singapore Voters Trust Legacy Media in Elections
Studies from Indonesia's 2024 presidential election and Singapore's 2025 general election show voters in both countries returned to legacy media brands — now operating digitally — for trusted election
Iran to Get Up to 400 Chinese MANPADS in Weeks
Iran is set to receive its first batch of Chinese shoulder-launched air-defense missile systems within weeks, according to a Reuters exclusive citing unnamed sources, with the total order potentially
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