Hegseth Proposes US-ASEAN Defense Framework Amid China Tensions U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has proposed a new defense cooperation framework between Washington and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He announced the initiative during regional defense meetings in Cebu, the Philippines, on October 28, 2026. The initiative comes as the ongoing Iran war raises … Read more
Israel Election May Change Netanyahu’s Fate, but Not Iran War Strategy Israelis will vote on October 27 in an election that could end Benjamin Netanyahu’s long tenure as prime minister. He is the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history. However, the election may change the country’s leadership without significantly changing its approach to Iran. The … Read more
Trump Endorses Netanyahu Nine Days Before Israel’s Election U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18, just nine days before Israel’s October 27 election. The announcement ended months of uncertainty over whether Trump would publicly back his longtime ally. In a social media post, Trump called Netanyahu a “Great Warrior … Read more
Trump Says China and Russia Have ‘Too Much to Lose’ by Helping Iran President Donald Trump said he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran amid concerns about possible foreign support for Tehran. He argued that Moscow and Beijing have too much to lose by backing Iran. Trump said in a post on … Read more
2026 U.S. Midterm Elections: Trump’s Political Power Faces a Crucial Test The 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections will determine the balance of power in Washington. The federal general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, and President Donald Trump will not appear on the ballot. Instead, voters will choose members of the U.S. Congress. All 435 … Read more
US Military Running “Dangerously Low” on Its Interceptors for Missile Defense The Pentagon has significantly reduced its missile defense stockpiles after months of military operations linked to the Iran conflict. Senior US military commanders have warned that several critical interceptor inventories have reached “dangerously low” levels, raising fresh concerns about the country’s air defense capacity … Read more
Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion So Far, Hegseth Tells Senate The U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing . He described the figure as the Pentagon’s latest estimate while defending President Donald Trump’s request for an $87.6 billion supplemental … Read more
Pentagon and SpaceX Clash Over Starlink Fees During Iran War The Pentagon and SpaceX entered a sharp dispute after the company sought higher payments for Starlink services during the Iran war. Pentagon officials warned that the increase could drive up costs for military drone programs already operating in the conflict. The disagreement quickly expanded beyond … Read more
Pakistan Sends Jets and Troops to Saudi Arabia Amid Iran War Pakistan has deployed fighter jets, drone squadrons, air defence systems, and nearly 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia amid tensions linked to the Iran war continue to rise across the Middle East. The deployment marks a expansion in defence cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh and … Read more
BRICS Delhi Meet: Iran War and Oil Prices Test Unity Foreign ministers from BRICS met in New Delhi on May 14, 2026, as the Iran war, rising oil prices, and shipping risks shaped the agenda. India chaired the talks and pressed for safe, unimpeded maritime routes, stable trade, and stronger cooperation. The summit showed both … Read more