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Trump seeks fresh changes to Iran deal; draft includes Hormuz reopening, nuclear curbs: ReportPresident Donald Trump wants more changes to a proposed Iran deal. The agreement aims for a ceasefire and nuclear talks. It also includes o...
US allies urge unity in face of growing global security threatsAt the Shangri-La defence conference in Singapore, allies of the United States urged greater unity in the face of growing global security t...
As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge cautionThe Trump administration is pushing for AI in the U.S. military, facing calls for safeguards from companies and military leaders. Defense S...
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global securityAllies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division...
AUKUS deal streamlined: Australia to receive used US nuclear powered submarines for cost-effectivenessAustralia will now receive three used Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States. This change streamlines the AUKUS s...
Trump considers dropping Freedom 250 concerts in D.C. after artists pull outPresident Donald Trump may cancel concerts planned for America's 250th anniversary. Several artists have withdrawn from the event. Trump is...
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Pacific allies of America's commitment to the region. Speaking at a defense conference in Singa...
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
Pentagon chief Hegseth says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no dealAmerica is prepared to resume military action against Iran if negotiations fail. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US forces are c...
'US committed to 'next level' defence ties with India: State Dept Spox Tommy PigottThe US reaffirms its strong strategic partnership with India. Washington clarifies its relationships with India and Pakistan are independen...
'India a critical anchor to hold the line': Hegseth lauds New Delhi's role in Indo-Pacific SecurityUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability at the Shangri-La Dialogue, noting its military mo...
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...