Hat-trick hero Burns completes dream turnaround and powers WAR to Knockout glory From being medically retired to leading Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers to a first title. The Canberra Times · 8h ago
Sienna Miller Jokes Daughter, 14, 'Mogged' Her on Red Carpet but Admits She's 'Slightly Concerned' Sienna Miller said her 14-year-old daughter Marlowe Sturridge unexpectedly stole attention at the War premiere, joking that the teenager 'mogged' her while expressing concern over the public scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
'They're Scared of Killing': More US Troops Are Trying to Leave the Military as Iran War Rages On US service members are seeking conscientious-objector status at the highest rate in 25 years, with many citing the Minab school strike, an advocacy group says. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
AI-generated false intelligence nearly triggered US-China military confrontation: Reports Citing four sources familiar with the incident, CNN reported that the US military moved towards an operation against the ship. Two of the sources said armed US military personnel were preparing to board the vessel, while military aircraft were already in the air, according to two other sources. The Economic Times · Sep 19
Trump forecasts oil below $2 a gallon after US ‘victory’ over Iran President Trump forecasts oil prices will fall significantly after a US victory in the Iran conflict. He stated that gas prices could drop below two dollars per gallon. Iran's Parliament Speaker warned Washington against attacking its energy facilities. He asserted that American oil companies share exposure to Iranian assets. Both… The Economic Times · Sep 8
The Pentagon is giving 3 million military and civilian workers access to ChatGPT and Grok through a secure AI platform built for ‘warfighter needs’ The rollout expands the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform beyond Gemini as it pushes AI deeper into everyday military work. Fortune · Sep 1
NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump's return to the White House, and the concept of NATO 3.0 epitomises the transformation. But what does it actually mean? Euronews · Aug 20
Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and vows sanctions against any nation helping Tehran Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran The Independent UK · Aug 19
Donald Trump orders redesign of aircraft carrier, builders warn it’ll cost billions and cause ‘significant cost, schedule, and integration risks’ Trump confused by digital catapults, says "you have to be Albert Einstein to figure it out." We Got This Covered · Aug 14
US asks defence firms to ramp up weapons output amid Iran war concerns The US Defence Department seeks accelerated weapons production and faster deliveries. This request stems from concerns over critical munitions shortages linked to the Iran conflict. President Trump has dismissed reports of depleted US weapons stockpiles. He expressed confidence in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's performance. Both the White House and… The Economic Times · Aug 9
"Fake news!": White House rubbishes report of Doanld Trump-Pete Hegseth clash over US munitions shortages The rebuttals follow a report by The Washington Post citing two sources familiar with the matter, which alleged that Trump interrogated Hegseth regarding a diminishing inventory of crucial weaponry, including air defence interceptors and long-range guided missiles. The Economic Times · Aug 6
Iran war: Hegseth rejects media reports claiming US missile defence stockpiles 'dangerously low' US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied reports of depleted missile defense stockpiles. CNN cited sources claiming nearly 80 percent of THAAD interceptors were used. Senior commanders warned of dangerously low munitions after operations linked to Iran. Pentagon and White House officials rejected suggestions of insufficient military capabilities. They stated… The Economic Times · Aug 5
Why one American expert would be happy to see fewer US military bases in Europe As Washington begins its review of the United States' military presence in Europe – confirmed this week by Under Secretary of War, Elbridge Colby – few observers welcome the prospect more than David Vine, a long-time critic of the sprawling network of American overseas bases. Radio France Internationale · Aug 2
Bernie Sanders Slams Trump’s Unconstitutional War in Iran—Hakeem Jeffries Decries High Gas Prices, Troops Killed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) slammed President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran. Benzinga · Jul 22
TechRadar · Jul 15 White House launches 'Gold Eagle' cybersecurity clearinghouse to share and patch AI-discovered software flaws 'Gold Eagle' scheme looks to centralize vulnerability identification and remediation for maximum efficiency.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 Trump Faces New Iran War Crisis as Conflict Escalates and Fears of US Involvement Grow Donald Trump's naval blockade on Iran escalates Middle East tensions, impacting global oil prices and involving key US allies, raising fears of deeper US military involvement.
International Business Times UK · Jul 10 'No More Beardos': Pete Hegseth Faces Serious Military Grooming Crisis as Pentagon Struggles to Control Rule Violations US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to a Navy warship highlighted inconsistencies in military grooming standards, sparking debate over enforcement amid heightened US-Iran tensions.
Euronews · Jul 6 NATO leaders to affirm record defence spending as US plans European drawdown With Donald Trump still seething at allies' refusal to support his war with Iran, European governments hope to ease his anger with record defence spending announcements worth billions of euros.
Euronews · Jun 24 Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.
MarketBeat · Jun 19 How to Invest in the Biggest European Defense Surge in Decades European military spending is surging at the fastest pace in decades, and these ETFs could position investors to access the space as it continues growing.
Euronews · Jun 18 Rutte tries to downplay Pete Hegseth's blistering attack on NATO As the Trump admininstration plans to pull a number troops out of Europe in the next six months, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO defence ministers in Brussels, describing them as "shameful" and preoccupied with gender equality and climate change.
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyard The United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad alliances towards more transactional partnerships. Regional allies, including India, are reassessing their strategies. This move suggests a narrower US focus, potentially impacting collective security efforts against China. India may…
The Independent UK · Jun 15 New military ad played at White House UFC match shows Trump pledging to stay out of new wars ‘We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also... and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into – it's called peace through strength,’ the president says
The Mary Sue · Jun 8 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.
Reason · Jun 8 The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.