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from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

These Are the 3 Biggest Winners From the Proposed $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget

The U.S. defense budget shift emphasizes software and data-driven solutions, benefiting companies like Palantir Technologies and others in autonomous systems.
#iran
fromFortune
11 minutes ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Iran has Trump caught on the same math that Ukraine is using against Putin: $1 million missiles, $20,000 drones | Fortune

fromTruthout
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same

World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

GOP Senator Previews Potential Iran Escalation With Atomic Bomb and D-Day Comparisons

Sen. Roger Marshall compares potential military action in Iran to historical decisions made during World War II.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
11 minutes ago

Iran has Trump caught on the same math that Ukraine is using against Putin: $1 million missiles, $20,000 drones | Fortune

Iran's Shahed drones, costing $20,000 to $50,000, effectively target cities and military bases, posing a significant challenge to U.S. military responses.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same

The Biden administration modeled potential military actions against Iran, indicating possible future strikes under Biden's leadership.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
57 minutes ago

Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade

Donald Trump's decision to shelve plans to bomb Iran shifts the conflict focus to maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

GOP Senator Previews Potential Iran Escalation With Atomic Bomb and D-Day Comparisons

Sen. Roger Marshall compares potential military action in Iran to historical decisions made during World War II.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Britain's military dependence on US no longer tenable', says former Nato chief

Britain must reduce its military dependence on the US due to diverging values and changing foreign policy dynamics.
World news
fromMail Online
23 hours ago

Wave of US jets spotted near Middle East as Iran war theories swirl

US Air Force jets are moving towards Saudi Arabia amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran, signaling potential military escalation.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 hours ago

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

UK hosting countries for talks on Strait of Hormuz mission

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Information security
fromAxios
7 hours ago

Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product

OpenAI demonstrated its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to federal cyber defense practitioners, emphasizing a dual-track access approach for government and commercial users.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by a proposed $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 and high costs of military weapons.
US Elections
fromEsquire
1 day ago

Trump Is Creating a Whole New Class of War Profiteers

Traders have been profiting from market movements linked to Trump's announcements, raising concerns of potential insider trading.
#trump
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump Officials Claim He's Pursuing a Controversial Strategy. He's Really Just Flailing.

Trump employs a strategy of appearing unstable to influence foreign leaders, reminiscent of Nixon's Madman Theory.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Sidelined by His Own Aides in Daring Iran Rescue Over Fears He'd Jeopardize Mission: WSJ

Trump's aides kept him away from the Situation Room during a rescue mission to avoid jeopardizing the operation due to his impatience.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Iran war: World awaits next move after ceasefire extension

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran to facilitate peace talks amid ongoing conflict and global market instability.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

Donald Trump anticipates resuming bombing Iran as a ceasefire deadline approaches, while also indicating negotiations are still possible.
#us-navy
World news
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

U.S. naval operations against Iran have expanded, seizing a tanker suspected of smuggling oil in the Indian Ocean.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WATCH: US Naval Destroyer Warns Blockade-Busting Iranian Vessel Before Firing On It With Massive Gun

U.S. Navy destroyer disabled an Iranian cargo vessel attempting to breach a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

U.S. naval operations against Iran have expanded, seizing a tanker suspected of smuggling oil in the Indian Ocean.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WATCH: US Naval Destroyer Warns Blockade-Busting Iranian Vessel Before Firing On It With Massive Gun

U.S. Navy destroyer disabled an Iranian cargo vessel attempting to breach a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
#trump-administration
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago
US politics

The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark

Top officials in the Trump administration kept the president out of the loop during a national-security crisis due to concerns about his temperament.
fromTruthout
5 days ago
US politics

US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177

The Trump administration's military actions against alleged drug traffickers lack evidence and have resulted in civilian casualties in Latin America.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark

Top officials in the Trump administration kept the president out of the loop during a national-security crisis due to concerns about his temperament.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177

The Trump administration's military actions against alleged drug traffickers lack evidence and have resulted in civilian casualties in Latin America.
History
fromFortune
1 day ago

Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration | Fortune

Thomas Jefferson warned against military conscription, while Palantir Technologies now advocates for universal national service despite historical opposition to drafts.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

We could provide mine-clearance vessels we are good at that, Merz said, adding that a sound legal basis would be needed for such an intervention.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We wasted a lot of lives': CIA spymaster's caution over past Iran intervention resurfaces from beyond the grave

If we had not got rid of Mossadegh, Iran today would be a good member of the family of nations, a socialist democratic country, Sichel is captured saying on camera in the documentary.
Berlin
#anthropic
fromAxios
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Us
1 day ago

Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is 'possible'

Anthropic's AI models may be used by the Department of Defense following positive discussions with the White House, despite previous federal restrictions.
fromAxios
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Us
1 day ago

Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is 'possible'

Anthropic's AI models may be used by the Department of Defense following positive discussions with the White House, despite previous federal restrictions.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago

Why game theory could be critical in a nuclear war

The half-life of humanity is currently around 35 years, said Nobel laureate in physics David Gross as he concluded an evening lecture at the German Physical Society's conference in Erlangen in March.
Philosophy
Science
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.
#iran-war
fromIntelligencer
5 hours ago
World politics

Can the U.S. and Iran Avoid Going Back to War?

Trump extended the Iran War cease-fire to allow more time for peace negotiations amid ongoing tensions and military actions.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago
World politics

Trump, Iran, and the Stress Test of Western Alliances

The Iran war tests Western alliances' cohesion and reveals NATO's internal pressures amid shifting global dynamics.
World politics
fromIntelligencer
5 hours ago

Can the U.S. and Iran Avoid Going Back to War?

Trump extended the Iran War cease-fire to allow more time for peace negotiations amid ongoing tensions and military actions.
#pentagon
fromArs Technica
18 hours ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

"That $70 billion is all going into existing systems and technologies," said Hurst. "The industrial base support is entirely separate."
Russo-Ukrainian War
#strait-of-hormuz
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues as second ship attacked in strait of Hormuz

Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with significant job losses in Iran due to the ongoing war and economic crisis.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues as second ship attacked in strait of Hormuz

Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with significant job losses in Iran due to the ongoing war and economic crisis.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

MoD has lost track of 95,000-strong war reserve as defence readiness fears mount - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lord Robertson stated, 'We need to sort of round up those who are available, fit, and willing to be able to do it.' This emphasizes the urgency of engaging former service personnel in the strategic reserve.
UK politics
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears

US escalations are complicating Pakistan's efforts to mediate talks between Iran and the US.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump insists there's no pressure to end the war in Iran that he started, but 'it will all happen, relatively quickly!' | Fortune

Trump expresses mixed signals on U.S.-Iran negotiations, indicating no rush to end conflict while anticipating talks in Pakistan.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Hormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategy

The US-Iran standoff disrupts global oil trade, impacting Japan and South Korea's energy supplies and highlighting vulnerabilities in maritime routes.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

What are Japan, South Korea learning from Hormuz disruption?

The US-Iran standoff severely impacts global oil trade, affecting Japan and South Korea's energy security and highlighting vulnerabilities in maritime routes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what's next as talks stumble

Negotiations between the US and Iran are uncertain as a ceasefire nears expiration amid rising tensions and threats from both sides.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears

US escalations are complicating Pakistan's efforts to mediate talks between Iran and the US.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump insists there's no pressure to end the war in Iran that he started, but 'it will all happen, relatively quickly!' | Fortune

Trump expresses mixed signals on U.S.-Iran negotiations, indicating no rush to end conflict while anticipating talks in Pakistan.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon and cuts to healthcare and housing | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's proposed military budget would mean a spectacular jump; it would be 42% above this year's budget and two-thirds bigger than Joe Biden's last Pentagon budget.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

Presidential memos signed by Trump enable the Energy Department to utilize funding for enhancing U.S. energy production and infrastructure.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Anthropic decided against a public release of Mythos due to its unprecedented ability to quickly discover and exploit security vulnerabilities, providing it to more than 40 companies and organizations for testing.
Information security
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US

Beijing is strategically positioning itself amid the US-Israel war on Iran, advocating for peace while maintaining economic ties with key nations.
#japan
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales and aiming to strengthen its domestic arms industry.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales overseas to strengthen its arms industry and defense partnerships.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan is lifting its ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist policies.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales and aiming to strengthen its domestic arms industry.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales overseas to strengthen its arms industry and defense partnerships.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan is lifting its ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist policies.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea' after minister identified suspected nuclear site

The US has restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after a minister identified a suspected North Korean nuclear site publicly.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pakistan seeks to raise its global standing in push for Middle East peace

Pakistan is mediating between Iran and the US to promote regional peace and enhance its diplomatic and economic standing.
#us-military
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Critical': Ex-NATO Leader Praises Trump for Seizing Iranian Ship

The U.S. military's actions against Iran are critical for maintaining a blockade and addressing complex challenges in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike

US military strikes against alleged narco-traffickers raise concerns of extrajudicial killings and legality of targeting vessels in the Eastern Pacific.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil | Fortune

U.S. forces boarded an oil tanker sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil as part of efforts to disrupt support for Iran.
World news
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Critical': Ex-NATO Leader Praises Trump for Seizing Iranian Ship

The U.S. military's actions against Iran are critical for maintaining a blockade and addressing complex challenges in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike

US military strikes against alleged narco-traffickers raise concerns of extrajudicial killings and legality of targeting vessels in the Eastern Pacific.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil | Fortune

U.S. forces boarded an oil tanker sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil as part of efforts to disrupt support for Iran.
World news
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Did the US misjudge Iran? A military strategist answers

Washington's military objectives have shifted significantly, moving from a focus on regime change to merely claiming success in its operations against Iran.
World politics
#uae
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

UAE Professor Says It's Time to Think About Closing the American Bases' After Trump's Iran War: They Are a Burden'

UAE professor suggests closing American bases, asserting the nation can defend itself and needs advanced weaponry instead.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked terror' cell

The UAE arrested members of an Iran-linked group accused of plotting terrorist acts amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

UAE Professor Says It's Time to Think About Closing the American Bases' After Trump's Iran War: They Are a Burden'

UAE professor suggests closing American bases, asserting the nation can defend itself and needs advanced weaponry instead.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked terror' cell

The UAE arrested members of an Iran-linked group accused of plotting terrorist acts amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
#nato
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY': Trump Claims USELESS' NATO Called to Offer Help Once Hormuz Strait Situation' Was Over

Trump criticized NATO for its lack of support during the Strait of Hormuz situation, calling it a 'paper tiger' and threatening U.S. withdrawal.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY': Trump Claims USELESS' NATO Called to Offer Help Once Hormuz Strait Situation' Was Over

Trump criticized NATO for its lack of support during the Strait of Hormuz situation, calling it a 'paper tiger' and threatening U.S. withdrawal.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How Should the U.S. Military Fight?

General McChrystal's directive for restraint in Afghanistan aimed to win local support and avoid civilian casualties, despite pushback from frontline troops.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks

The US government urged V2X to evacuate employees from Kuwait and Iraq due to threats from Iran-backed militias.
World news
fromFortune
2 days ago

Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. 'We're prepared to subject you to disabling fire' | Fortune

Stock futures fell while oil prices surged due to renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after conflicting reports on its status.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, marking its seventh test this year, prompting heightened surveillance by South Korea and collaboration with the US and Japan.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies

The US will prioritize homeland defense and counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific while expecting allies to assume greater defense responsibilities with reduced US support.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Top Trump Pentagon Official Says He's Not The Right Person' to Ask If the US Is At War

The Trump administration uses inconsistent terminology regarding military action against Iran, with officials avoiding formal war declarations while the president and Defense Secretary describe operations as war.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Whatever This Is, It Is Not Strategy

But logistical consistency, like coherence and gravitas, does not characterize the new NDS. It is a document that supposedly nests within the National Security Strategy, explaining at greater length the implications of overall policy for the armed forces. The 2026 version does not do that. Rather, it restates some of the basic priorities of the Trump administration but for the most part confines itself to flattery of the president, insults, and bombast.
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