China is no longer the United States’ primary security concern, according to the Pentagon’s newly released National Defense Strategy, which places greater emphasis on protecting the US homeland and the Western Hemisphere. The strategy document, updated every four years, states that Washington has spent too much time focusing on global commitments while neglecting the direct…
Prince Harry has called for the sacrifices made by Nato troops in Afghanistan to be discussed with honesty and respect, following controversial remarks by the US president suggesting allied forces played a limited role in frontline combat. Speaking on Friday, the Duke of Sussex reflected on his own military service in Afghanistan, where he was…
Ukraine reported a fresh wave of deadly Russian air strikes overnight into Saturday, just hours after officials from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington held their first known trilateral talks since the war began, with further discussions expected to continue over the weekend. Ukrainian authorities said missile and drone attacks targeted multiple cities, including the capital, Kyiv,…
Sikhio, Thailand — At least 22 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province on Wednesday. The train, which was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, was passing beneath the crane when it collapsed. Several carriages derailed, trapping passengers inside….
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after President Donald Trump warned of “very strong action” if Iranian authorities move forward with the execution of detained protesters, as reports indicate that the death toll from nationwide demonstrations continues to rise. Human rights organizations say more than 2,400 people may have been killed since…
WASHINGTON — Germany’s foreign minister has played down fears of a possible US military move against Greenland, saying there is no indication that such action is being seriously considered, despite recent remarks by President Donald Trump about taking control of the island. Speaking after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister…
The United States has advised its citizens in Iran to leave the country without delay as tensions rise and security conditions deteriorate. In a security alert issued Monday, the US government warned Americans to make plans to depart Iran immediately, urging them not to rely on official assistance for evacuation. The notice highlighted growing concerns…
A former US Navy sailor has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after being convicted of selling sensitive military information to an intelligence operative linked to China, in one of the most serious espionage cases involving the US military in recent years. A federal judge in San Diego sentenced Jinchao Wei, 25,…
President Donald Trump is facing a defining moment as the United States weighs how to respond to Iran’s intensifying crackdown on protesters and the growing instability inside the country. Just days ago, Trump said Washington was prepared to come to the “rescue” of demonstrators if Iranian authorities resorted to violence. At the time, he described…
President Donald Trump has been briefed on a range of military and covert strategies as Washington weighs its response to the deepening crisis in Iran, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The options include long-range missile strikes, cyber operations and psychological campaigns designed to disrupt Iran’s command systems and internal coordination. While no final…
