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Trump Secures Iran Guarantee, Proposes Tougher Deal
Amid the widening Israel‑Iran conflict, President Trump announced a nuclear‑non‑proliferation guarantee from Tehran and delivered a tougher peace proposal, while Israeli forces seized the historic Bea
Philippines defence chief backs US calls for higher military spending, says allies must pull their weight
Against a backdrop of heightened regional strain—from China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea and the Ukraine war to ongoing US‑Iran frictions—Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr ech
51 Nations Ship Arms to Israel After Genocide Warning
An Al Jazeera investigation shows that at least 51 nations kept sending military goods to Israel after the International Court of Justice warned of a plausible genocide risk, with a surge in bullet sh
Israeli forces push past Lebanon’s Litani River: How significant is it?
Israeli forces have breached the Litani River line, seizing Beaufort Castle and moving to the outskirts of Nabatieh, expanding control to roughly 2,000 sq km—about a fifth of Lebanon—despite a US‑medi
Rosatom says drone hit Zaporizhzhia plant; Kyiv denies
Russia’s state nuclear firm Rosatom alleges a Ukrainian drone hit the turbine hall of Unit 6 at the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant, a claim Kyiv dismisses as propaganda, amid ongoing frontline proximity
Ukraine drones hit Russian sites, deny nuclear claim
In a coordinated night raid, Ukraine’s drones set fire to four Russian energy facilities – the Saratov refinery, a Rostov fuel depot, the Matveev Kurgan depot, and the Lazarevo pumping station – while
Redistricting Battle Escalates for 2028 Elections
Both parties are now prepping for a new wave of redistricting ahead of 2028, with Republicans eyeing Southern states for fresh GOP maps and Democrats vowing to gerrymander aggressively in blue states
Trump Says Iran Agreed to No Nuclear Weapons
President Trump claims Iran has pledged not to develop nuclear weapons and has sent Tehran a tougher peace framework, while Iran insists on the release of $12 billion in frozen assets and doubts the g
Trump Delays Iran Deal as Israel Captures Lebanese
On day 93 of the Iran conflict, President Trump says he’s in no rush to seal a nuclear‑free deal with Tehran, while Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon, seizing the historic Beaufort Castle. Tehran mean
Japan pushes unity as US defense chief slams Europe
At the Shangri‑La defense summit in Singapore, Japanese defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi warned that division erodes deterrence and called for tighter global coalitions, while U.S. Defense Secretary
Japan Defence Chief takes swipe at China at security meet
At the Shangri‑La Dialogue, Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi rebuked China’s accusations of “new militarism” and outlined a roadmap for AI‑driven, transparent defence upgrades. He also sealed
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
At the Shangri‑la Dialogue in Singapore, Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi rebuffed Beijing’s charge of “new militarism”, accusing China of an opaque, massive weapons buildup. While Japan push
Koizumi Rejects China’s ‘New Militarism’ Claim
Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi rebuffed China’s accusation of “new militarism” at the Shangri‑La Dialogue, emphasizing Japan’s lack of nuclear weapons and pledging a transparent defence bui
Lebanon PM Accuses Israel of Scorched-Earth Policy
Lebanon's PM accused Israel of a 'scorched-earth policy' in the south as Israeli forces advanced beyond the Litani River and fresh airstrikes struck the region, with more than 3,371 Lebanese killed si
Japan's Koizumi Rejects 'New Militarism' Accusation
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi rejected 'new militarism' accusations at the Shangri-La Dialogue, turning the criticism on China for rapid military expansion with little transparency, as Jap
UN Adds Israeli, Russian Forces to Sexual Violence Blacklist
The UN added Israeli and Russian security forces to its annual blacklist of parties suspected of sexual violence in conflict for the first time, citing verified abuses against Palestinian and Ukrainia
Meeropol Slams DOJ Carroll Probe as 'Vindictiveness'
Ivy Meeropol, director of the E. Jean Carroll documentary "Ask E. Jean," is denouncing reports that the Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into Carroll over perjury claims tied to her laws
Aukus unveils underwater drone tech to protect cables
At the Shangri‑La Dialogue, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles warned that the ocean floor is becoming a battlefield, citing a spate of undersea cable cuts blamed on China and Russia. In respo
Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defense spending
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies at the Shangri‑La Dialogue to increase defense spending to counter China’s historic military buildup, while omitting any mention of Taiwan.
Zelenskyy Warns Russia Prepping 'Massive' New Attack
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing a "massive" new attack, urging citizens to heed air raid alerts while renewing his push for additional US Patriot missile systems.
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