Trump Administration Reassesses Taiwan Weapons Package
Taiwanese officials, however, said they had received no indication that Washington planned to freeze or alter the deal.
Defense
U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Still Face Major Obstacles
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday there were “good signs” in the negotiations but warned any agreement would become impossible if Iran moved to impose permanent tolls on shipping through the strategic waterway
Why Trump Is Sending More U.S. Troops To Poland
Trump said the move was tied to his strong relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he previously endorsed
What Iran Has Rebuilt Since The Ceasefire Began
Iran is replacing missile launchers, rebuilding production capacity and restoring key weapons systems damaged during the conflict
Iran Warns Conflict Could Spread Beyond Middle East
The warning came as mixed signals emerged from the Trump administration regarding negotiations with Tehran
How Is The Iran War Disrupting The AI Supply Chain
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which manufactures chips for Nvidia, said higher prices for chemicals and industrial gases could hurt profitability
What Does Sweden’s New Defense Deal Mean For NATO
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the deal would triple Sweden’s naval air defense capabilities and strengthen security in the Baltic Sea region.
Price Inflation Accelerates As Wars And Deficits Expand
This week’s CPI and PPI reports both showed price inflation surging to multi-year highs, and not just on oil prices
Payback: Russia Uses Iran As A Proxy Against The United States
With the onset of the war in Iran, Moscow now has a new opportunity to retaliate against the United States and Ukraine’s other NATO sponsors. Russian leaders are not hesitant about tormenting Washington. Indeed, they are already taking tangible steps to do so.
What Is Russia’s ‘Satan II’ Nuclear-Capable Missile
The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to replace Russia’s aging Soviet-era SS-18 system. Reports cited by CNN said the missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads and travel more than 10,000 kilometers.
Why Pete Hegseth’s China Trip Matters For U.S.-China Ties
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joining President Donald Trump on the Beijing trip is being viewed as a signal that Washington and Beijing want stronger military communication channels to avoid future crises, according to analysts cited in the report.
Trump-Xi Talks Begin Amid Pentagon Missile Supply Concerns
According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the U.S. has significantly reduced inventories of Tomahawk, Patriot, THAAD, and other advanced missiles during operations tied to the Iran conflict.
Israel Launches New Strikes South Of Beirut
Israel carried out fresh airstrikes on vehicles along a major highway south of Beirut on Wednesday, according to Lebanese state media, despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese government.
