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U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Nuclear Talks, Threatening Fragile Peace Process
The U.S. launched defensive strikes in southern Iran on Monday, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile peace proc
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GOP Senators Demand Intel Focus on China's AI Push After New Model Emerges
Sens. Jim Banks and Tom Cotton pressed top intelligence officials to assess China's AI capabilities, highlighting risks
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Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Breach After Fresh Strikes in Hormozgan Region
Iran accused the US of violating a ceasefire after American forces conducted defensive strikes in southern Iran, threate
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Bolton Condemns US-Iran Peace Talks as Strategic Error
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton slammed US-Iran peace negotiations, calling the ceasefire a mistake and pre
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US Launches Defensive Strikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire Talks
U.S. Central Command launched defensive strikes in southern Iran, targeting mine-laying boats and missile sites, while c
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Russia Orders Foreigners Out of Kyiv After Massive Missile and Drone Barrage
Russia warned foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after a massive attack involving 90 missiles and 600 drones, targeting def
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Redefining Asymmetric War: Why Old Labels Fail Modern Conflicts
Harlan Ullman argues that all wars exploit asymmetry and hybrid tactics, making these terms meaningless. He examines how
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Acting Navy Secretary Contradicts Trump on $14B Taiwan Arms Hold
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao contradicted the White House, stating a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale was paused for munit
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Hegseth Blasts Identity Politics at West Point, Vows End to 'Slow Slide'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used his West Point commencement speech to attack identity politics, promising to reverse
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Centcom Marks 100 Ship Diversions in Strait of Hormuz Blockade
U.S. Central Command says it has redirected over 100 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz blockade, calling it a m
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Critics Warn Trump's Cuba Indictment and Rhetoric Signal Invasion Pretext
The indictment of Raúl Castro and administration warnings about Cuba's military threat have critics accusing the White H
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Pentagon Releases Second Trove of UAP Files Including 40 Videos Requested by Lawmakers
The Pentagon released its second batch of UAP files, featuring over 40 videos requested by lawmakers, along with NASA mi