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US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran to end the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but faced criticism from former national security adviser John Bolton and other allies. Trump called his critics 'fools' on social media.
The U.S. Defense Department has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command, a symbolic move that has sparked debate over the implications for U.S.-India relations. While Pentagon officials and diplomats dismiss the change as honoring historical roots, analysts and Indian commentators view it as a signal of shifting U.S. strategic priorities.
A US Department of Justice legal briefing revealed that Elon Musk's AI tool Grok is used in US military strikes against Iran, as part of Project Maven. The disclosure came amid a lawsuit against xAI's gas turbines, with the government arguing that shutting them down threatens national security. The briefing also highlighted the Pentagon's shift from Anthropic to other AI providers after contract terminations.
The US military has conducted another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least two people. The attack is part of a months-long campaign that has killed more than 200 people, drawing criticism over its legality and effectiveness.
A new report from the Lowy Institute warns that China's ability to strike Australia with missiles is 'real and growing,' with immediate threats from cyberattacks and undersea cable disruptions. The report also highlights China's expanding military capabilities, including the DF-27 missile, and China has responded by dismissing the findings as a 'serious strategic misjudgement.'
Anthropic has cut access to its two most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after a US government export control directive citing national security concerns. The company complied but disagreed with the findings, warning that the standard could halt new model deployments across the industry. The decision has sparked concerns in India, which is considering developing its own AI capabilities.
China added 10 US companies to its export control list and barred government procurement from 46 US firms, following the Pentagon's expansion of its blacklist of Chinese military-linked companies to 188 entities. Beijing's foreign ministry and commerce ministry criticized the US move, while a US official defended the restrictions.
The New York Times reports that the US plans to reduce the number of fighter jets and warships it assigns to NATO operations in Europe, including cutting F-16 and F-15E jets from 150 to 100 and removing all eight aerial refueling tankers. NATO officials say the move reflects a shift toward European responsibility for defense, while some analysts warn it could limit NATO's long-range strike and surveillance capabilities.
The Pentagon has released a third batch of previously classified UFO-related documents and videos, featuring glowing orbs and a possible sighting over an African airport, but officials maintain the cases remain unresolved. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cites the administration's transparency commitment, the material offers no definitive evidence about the phenomena.
With most Asian investors shut out of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, traders are turning to supply-chain stocks, ETFs, and other proxies. Meanwhile, reporting reveals that some Chinese and Qatari investors held stakes in SpaceX before it went public, raising regulatory and national security questions.
US air strikes near the Strait of Hormuz damaged two drinking water reservoirs in southern Iran, leaving an estimated 20,000 residents without safe water amid extreme heat. Iranian officials condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, while US Central Command said it was looking into the reports. Experts have raised the possibility that the destruction could amount to a war crime if the tanks were deliberately targeted.
SpaceX is set to debut on Wall Street in what is expected to be the largest IPO in history, with a valuation near $1.8 trillion. However, the company has barred Chinese and Hong Kong investors, citing US national security regulations, while analysts warn the valuation may be overheated.
Chinese biotech company WuXi AppTec has filed a lawsuit against the US government over its inclusion on a Defense Department list of companies linked to China's military. Analysts suggest the blacklisting may have limited impact on the broader pharmaceutical industry's ties with Chinese firms.
The Pentagon was placed under lockdown and floors two through five were evacuated on Thursday after an air quality issue was detected, prompting a hazardous materials response. Officials say the precautionary measures are standard protocol while the significance of the issue is determined.
The U.S. military has conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities, as President Trump threatens more action and imposes fresh sanctions. Iran has responded with threats to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global energy prices and the fragile ceasefire.
The United States and Iran have exchanged new threats following a round of airstrikes, deepening concerns over the fragile ceasefire. The escalation follows the downing of a US helicopter, with both sides accusing each other of undermining diplomacy.
Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi thriller 'Disclosure Day' has opened to enthusiastic reviews, with critics praising its blend of action, suspense, and humor. The film, inspired by a New York Times piece on the Pentagon's secret UFO program, explores themes of hope, humanity, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
For the first time, a US Navy autonomous surface vessel rescued two Army helicopter crew members who crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The Saronic Corsair sea drone, operated by Task Force 59, picked up the pilots within about two hours. The incident highlights the growing role of unmanned systems in military operations.
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, the first widely available model from its Mythos class, with guardrails preventing its use in cybersecurity and other risky areas. The launch follows a preview that uncovered thousands of software vulnerabilities and expands access to a select group of 200 organizations, including the US government under the Glasswing program.
The US Pentagon has added Chinese tech giants Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to its list of companies allegedly aiding Beijing's military, sparking tensions and Chinese opposition. The list, now at 188 entities, includes firms like CXMT and YMTC, with companies denying ties and China calling the move discriminatory.