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Lawmakers challenge Hegseth on Iran war weapons cuts

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was grilled by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday regarding the Trump administration’s strategy for the Iran conflict, its financial cost, and the strain it places on U.S. weapons stockpiles.

12 May 2026-20:11
Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement trade deal or face higher tariffs

US President Donald Trump has warned the European Union that it must implement its part of a trade agreement by July 4 or face significantly higher tariffs on exports to the United States.

08 May 2026-09:55
US approves potential JDAM weapons sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department on Tuesday approved the potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions – Extended Range and related equipment to Ukraine for $373.6 million, according to a statement.

05 May 2026-23:44
Russian general linked to banned chemical weapons lab found dead

Colonel-General Stanislav Petrov, the former commander of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection (RCBD) troops, reportedly died by suicide in Moscow.

04 May 2026-21:27
IRGC says four-member terror cell dismantled in western Iran

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has dealt a major blow to what it described as mercenary and traitorous elements of separatist terrorist groups in Kordestan province, confiscating weapons, combat equipment and satellite communication devices, authorities announced on Tuesday.

29 Apr 2026-09:45
How Azerbaijan and Italy are building a broader defence partnership

29 Apr 2026-09:24
Nigerian troops kill 31 suspected terrorists, rescue hostages

Nigerian troops carried out a series of anti-terror raids in the northeastern states of Borno and Yobe between April 17 and 23, eliminating at least 31 suspected terrorists and freeing multiple hostages, said the military on Saturday.

25 Apr 2026-19:42
Trump shares letter from Xi Jinping: "China is not supplying weapons to Iran"

15 Apr 2026-16:47
Trump threatens China with 50% tariffs over weapon transfers to Iran

President Donald Trump warned that China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran, but said he doubted Beijing would do so, despite US intelligence indicating it had such plans.

12 Apr 2026-20:34
Netanyahu says Israel wants enduring ‘peace agreement’ with Lebanon

As we’ve reported, Israel has agreed to start formal negotiations with Lebanon next week, following weeks of fierce attacks and a ground invasion into parts of the country.

11 Apr 2026-23:10