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US-Iran Conflict: Military Escalation and Economic Instabil

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Latest: Strait of Hormuz: Satellite images show potential oil spill after US tanker strikes

The US-Iran conflict has entered its seventh month, marked by intense military exchanges and a growing global energy crisis. Following initial retaliatory strikes and missile attacks on Jordanian airbases, the conflict h

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Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny and job instability

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Latest: Pete Hegseth implements major changes to U.S. military command

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership faces intensifying scrutiny amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and internal Pentagon controversies. Regional instability has grown following Israeli airstrikes in Syria and bal

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Global geopolitical power shifts and Middle East instability

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Latest: Geopolitical shifts impact Middle East power and UK territory sovereignty

The global geopolitical landscape is experiencing a shift characterized by a decline in Western influence and the emergence of new power structures. The conflict in Ukraine continues to drain European resources and prest

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Pentagon security and information leak investigations

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Latest: Pentagon investigates leaks of classified munitions data

The Pentagon has taken steps to secure sensitive information following concerns regarding classified data accessibility and leaks. Initially, the department removed decades-old classified documents, specifically those re

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Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference

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Latest: Sri Lanka Defence Secretary attends Indo-Pacific security conference in Canada

The 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference was co-hosted by Canada and the United States in Victoria from August 31 to September 3, 2026. The event brought together military leaders from approximat

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US missile shortages and strategic shifts amid Iran conflict

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Latest: Trump outlines Middle East strategy and critiques Mexico trade

The Iran–Israel war that began in February 2026 has rapidly drained U.S. air-defense and long-range missile stocks. By late August, reports indicated the U.S. had exhausted nearly all ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles

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US military role in midterm elections debate

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Latest: General Dan Caine confirms no military deployment to 2026 polling sites

Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin formally requested written commitments from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine regarding the military’s role in the upcoming midterm

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