Russia January 30 Ukraine races to bolster air defenses as Putin’s strike pause nears end Ukraine is rushing to boost air defenses as a brief Russian airstrike pause on Kyiv nears an end. Experts warn the temporary halt may strengthen Moscow's position.
Iran January 30 Trump says Iran already has US terms as military strike clock ticks Iran offers to discuss nuclear program with U.S. "on an equal footing" as Washington deploys warships to Middle East amid growing diplomatic tensions.
Donald Trump January 29 Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.
U.K. Politics January 28 UK reopens Chagos Islands talks with US following Trump criticism of deal: reports Chagos Islands talks between U.K. and U.S. reopened after President Donald Trump called the Mauritius deal an "act of great stupidity" as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says discussions have resumed.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics January 28 Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk' Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf as Iran threatens an "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.
World January 28 Combined war casualties for Russia and Ukraine could hit 2 million, new report warns A new CSIS report warns Russia-Ukraine war casualties could reach 2 million by spring 2026, with Russia reportedly suffering 1.2 million casualties so far.
U.S. January 27 Families of Trinidadian men killed in US strike sue Trump admin Family members of two men killed in one of the U.S. fatal boat strikes against alleged "narcoterrorists" have brought a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Iran January 26 Trump says Iran called 'numerous' times to make deal as carrier enters Middle East waters President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.
Defense Spending & Budget News January 26 Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as 'provocative' as trillion-dollar shield takes shape Russia reportedly called the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project "provocative" as an expert says Russia's reaction shows the system's power as a bargaining chip.
Pentagon January 26 Pentagon warns future wars may hit US soil as 'direct military threats' grow Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy prioritizes homeland defense over overseas missions, warning that future wars may hit U.S. soil directly.
NATO January 26 Trump’s NATO warning pushes Europe to face the cost of defending itself Trump's NATO challenges push European defense spending pledges, but analysts say continent still lacks command experience to operate independently.