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Trump threatens to claim Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory after Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after the conclusion of the war with Iran, a statement that could have major legal, geopolitical and economic consequences. Speaking at an event in New York, Trump said that following what he described......

Trump withholds endorsement of Netanyahu as tensions deepen ahead of Israeli election

U.S. President Donald Trump has so far stopped short of publicly endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, reflecting growing tensions between the two leaders over Gaza and broader Middle East policy. According to reports, Trump has privately expressed......

Trump orders US Navy to revive steam catapults on aircraft carriers

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Navy to reconsider the use of modern electromagnetic aircraft launch systems on some future aircraft carriers and return to steam-powered catapults, a move that could require costly redesigns of the Navy’s newest carrier class. According to the information......

US launches Falcon Strike multinational drone task force in the Middle East

The United States has announced the creation of a new multinational military task force designed to integrate offensive drone capabilities with regional partners, marking a further expansion of Washington’s cooperation on unmanned systems in the Middle East. Named Falcon Strike, the task force......

Iran says diplomacy remains priority as talks with Washington continue through mediators

Iran says it continues indirect negotiations with the United States through intermediaries, while maintaining that it is prepared to defend its territory amid heightened regional tensions. Iranian Ambassador to Thailand Nasr al-Din Haidari said Tehran remains committed to diplomatic efforts and is communicating......

Morocco emerges as a potential U.S. platform for testing advanced military technologies

Morocco and the United States are expanding their long-standing defense cooperation, with growing attention to military technology, field testing and innovation. The evolving partnership could give Morocco a broader role in U.S. defense activities outside American territory, particularly in the evaluation......

Pentagon excludes Democrats from classified briefings, sparking congressional backlash

The Pentagon has come under growing criticism after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly excluded Democratic lawmakers from classified briefings concerning the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. The decision has raised concerns among members of Congress over established......

US senators seek answers from Trump administration over Russia sanctions

Two Democratic U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons, are pressing the Trump administration for explanations over the lack of new sanctions against Russia, according to Reuters. The lawmakers reportedly sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, questioning......

Washington says permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon violates agreement

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning over Israel’s plans to maintain a long-term military presence in southern Lebanon, arguing that such a deployment would conflict with the framework agreed upon by the parties. The statement followed comments by Israeli......

Trump’s approval rating falls to a new low as midterm elections approach

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll, marking one of the weakest levels recorded during his current term as the November midterm elections draw closer. The survey found that 62% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s performance,......

Trump urges Senate to end seasonal clock changes across the United States

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing the Senate to move quickly on legislation that could fundamentally change how Americans keep time, calling for daylight saving time to remain in place throughout the year. Trump urged senators on Wednesday to approve the measure as soon as possible, arguing that......

U.S. Missile Launch Notification Initiative Draws Criticism From Chinese Expert

A recent U.S.-led initiative at the United Nations calling on countries to provide advance notification of certain missile launches has triggered criticism from a Chinese military expert, who argues that Washington's proposal could deepen strategic tensions rather than reduce them. The joint statement,......

Trump says U.S. will maintain “full control” over the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington intends to maintain what he described as “full control” over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the rhetoric surrounding one of the world's most strategically important energy corridors. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump......

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