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CENTCOM: Iran Fired Ballistic Missile at Kuwait, Breaking Ceasefire
U.S. Central Command says Iran launched a ballistic missile at Kuwait, a clear breach of the temporary ceasefire. The mi
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U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes as Trump Downplays Deal Pressure
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control station, followed by Iranian retaliation. Trump ins
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Iran Pledges Support for Oman After Trump's Threat to 'Blow 'Em Up' Over Strait
Iran pledged support for Oman after Trump threatened to 'blow 'em up' if it tried to control the Strait of Hormuz, escal
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Trump's Iran Strategy Unravels: Nuclear Threat Looms as Talks Stall
Trump's inconsistent Iran policy, marked by a potential preliminary deal that sidesteps nuclear issues, signals a perilo
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Zelensky Presses Trump for Patriot Interceptors to Counter Russian Ballistic Missiles
Ukraine's Zelensky has formally requested Patriot missile interceptors from Trump and Congress, warning that without the
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Hegseth Heads to Singapore Amid Rising Doubts Over US Taiwan Commitment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth departs for Singapore this week amid growing uncertainty over US support for Taiwan, foll
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FAA Mandates Probe After SpaceX Starship Booster Crashes into Gulf
The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate why its Starship booster lost control and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico duri
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CSIS Warns US Faces Years-Long Gap in Missile Stockpiles After Iran War
CSIS warns three years or more needed to replenish TLAMs, THAAD, and Patriot missiles used in the Iran war, with product
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Canada Chooses Swedish Surveillance Jets, Snubbing Boeing in Shift from US Defense
Canada picks Swedish Saab GlobalEye surveillance jets over US Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, signaling a strategic move to reduce
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US Strike on Suspected Narco-Vessel Kills One, Sparks Oversight Probe
A U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat killed one and left two survivors, as the Pentagon watchdog probes targeting proto
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North Korea Eyes Automated Nuclear Launch After Constitutional Amendment
North Korea's new constitutional clause requires automatic nuclear retaliation if Kim Jong Un is killed, echoing Russia'
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Israel Eliminates New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza Strike
Israel killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas' military wing, in a Gaza City airstrike, marking the fou