- 3d ago
US appeals court partially blocks Trump ban on transgender troops, halting discharges for now
A federal appeals court ruled the Pentagon cannot expel currently-serving transgender service members, but upheld a ban on new recruits while a legal challenge proceeds.
- 4d ago
Japan's defence chief rejects China's 'new militarism' label, warns of Beijing's opaque military buildup at Singapore summit
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi dismissed Beijing's accusations of 'new militarism' as hypocritical during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, while criticising China's rapid and opaque military expansion.
- 4d ago
Trump Tightens Terms on Iran Peace Deal, Sends Revised Framework to Tehran as Negotiations Drag On
President Donald Trump has requested changes to a proposed peace agreement with Iran, toughening terms on nuclear material and the Strait of Hormuz, as a final deal to end the Middle East war remains elusive after weeks of negotiations.
- 5d ago
Trump demands tougher terms as Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance and Israel expands Lebanon offensive
President Trump has ordered last-minute changes to a proposed peace framework with Iran, demanding stricter nuclear guarantees, while Israel's military expands operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- May 28
Trump dismisses midterm pressure, says he can outwait Iran as war nears fourth month
President Donald Trump declared he is unconcerned about the political fallout of the extended conflict with Iran, insisting Iranian leaders miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.
- May 26
Trump Administration Plans Drastic Cuts to U.S. Military Commitments to NATO, Shifting Conventional Defense Burden to Europe
The Trump administration has informed NATO allies of plans to drastically reduce U.S. military capabilities available to the alliance, including cutting fighter jets by a third, halving strategic bombers, and withdrawing all submarines, according to a report by Der Spiegel.
- May 26
Trump undergoes third hospital checkup in 13 months as health and mental fitness questions mount ahead of 80th birthday
President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed for what the White House called routine annual exams, but the frequency of visits and persistent questions about his physical and mental fitness are drawing renewed attention days before he turns 80.
