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'Uncomfortable With Anyone Who Could Outshine Him': How Hegseth's Paranoia Is Rotting the Pentagon From Within

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's loyalty-driven actions have led to a fractured Pentagon, with senior officers fired and operational decision-making disrupted, according to a CNN investigation.

International Business Times UK

US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

Euronews

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries

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US labels Alibaba and BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added Chinese businesses including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu to its list of Chinese military firms.

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Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Chinese companies

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington to correct its decision.

France 24

The Pentagon on Monday reinstated and expanded a list of Chinese companies it accuses of supporting China's military, naming major firms including Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., Tencent Holdings and electric vehicle maker BYD Co. The move is likely to add further strain to already tense US-China relations.

The Times of India

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmakers CXMT and YMTC. This move, superseding a 2025 list, could heighten U.S.-China tensions and impact firms through future contracting restrictions.

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Alibaba, BYD, Baidu are helping China military - Pentagon makes shocking claims

US-China relations: Pentagon's update on Monday comes months after it briefly released -- then withdrew -- an earlier version of the list without explanation.

The Economic Times

Ex-DOGE Staffer, Ex-Pete-Hegseth Advisor Justin Fulcher Sues the Guardian for Libel

From today's Complaint in Fulcher v. Guardian News & Media LLC (D.D.C.); of course, these are just plaintiff's allegations: On… The post Ex-DOGE Staffer, Ex-Pete-Hegseth Advisor Justin Fulcher Sues the Guardian for Libel appeared first on Reason.com.

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Pentagon Name Change Officially Moves to Congress, Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook for a Bill That Could Top $125 Million

The administration began rebranding the department in September and Hegseth has been using ‘Secretary of War’ since.

The Mary Sue

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies

The Independent UK

Between Viral Clapbacks and Digs at the Trump Family, Hunter Biden Is Launching an Aggressive Campaign to Rewrite His Legacy

While some might see his posts as a distraction, there’s no denying that his approach is resonating with many.

The Mary Sue

The Latest: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message

President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made as he campaigned for the White House

The Independent UK

Pentagon walks back Mormon snub on Pete Hegseth’s recognized religions list after MAGA lawmaker goes ballistic

Hegseth, already under scrutiny for favoring some Christian groups, faced surprise backlash from conservative Mormon lawmakers

The Independent UK

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The Pentagon Just Nuked Its Religious Recognition List, Changing How Thousands of Service Members Will Receive Spiritual Support

The aim is to give chaplains the freedom to guide and care for service members without unnecessary restrictions.

The Economic Times

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba are aiding China's military

America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi AppTec and RoboSense Technology are also on the list. While not imposing immediate sanctions, the Pentagon will stop contracting with these firms in…

Reason

The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History

A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.

International Business Times UK

'China Is Watching': US Fired Over 1,000 Missiles at Iran, Analysts Say It Will Take Years to Replace

The US depleted its missile stockpiles during the Iran war, creating a vulnerability window that China may exploit. Rebuilding efforts could take years, raising concerns over future conflicts.

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US Military Personnel in Israel Found Secret Spyware on Their Phones as Congress Pushes US-Israeli Military Merger

Pentagon's DIA raised Israel's espionage threat to 'critical' after US defence personnel in Israel found secret communications-intercepting software on their phones.

Euronews

Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills

With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts.

The Independent UK

LDS groups and Utah Republicans rage as military no longer counts church as Christian under Hegseth religion list shake-up

Defense Department cut roughly 180 religion codes from previous list, with mostly Christian denominations remaining

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Says Israeli Spy Threat Has Reached 'Critical,' Claiming It Eavesdropped on US-Iran Peace Talks

The Pentagon warns of heightened Israeli espionage targeting US officials in Iran negotiations, raising concerns about intelligence sharing and diplomatic tensions.

Euronews

Pentagon raises counterintelligence alert regarding Israel, reports say

The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv have increased over the war with Iran and other regional security issues.

The Times of India

Is Israel spying on US? Iran talks come under spotlight as espionage concerns grow

US intelligence agencies are reportedly concerned about Israeli espionage targeting American negotiators involved in Iran peace talks. Recent assessments suggest intensified Israeli surveillance on senior US officials, raising counterintelligence threats to a critical level. This comes amid diverging US-Israeli objectives regarding Iran, potentially impacting future military cooperation.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Slashes Recognised Military Faiths From 211 to 31, Dropping Atheists, Pagans and Hundreds of Others

The Pentagon has reduced its recognised military faiths from 211 to 31, sparking criticism from religious freedom advocates concerned about minority faiths' support.

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