President Donald Trump denied US weapons shortages and threatened leakers with jail time, pushing back against reports that dwindling munitions stocks and a clash with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth affected military strategy against Iran.
O governo dos EUA revogou o visto da embaixadora do Brasil em Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, após o Itamaraty demorar a conceder agrément a Daniel Perez e negar vistos a dois diplomatas americanos. O Planalto repudiou a medida, chamando-a de chantagem e escalada hostil.
Flávio Bolsonaro, candidato à Presidência, declarou que aceitará o resultado das eleições de outubro, mas reiterou dúvidas sobre as urnas eletrônicas e defendeu aprimoramentos. Ele também propôs anistia para os envolvidos na trama golpista de 2022, incluindo seu pai, caso seja eleito.
Adam O’Neal, who led The Washington Post's opinion section, is departing after a year, following a controversial reorientation of the section by owner Jeff Bezos towards free markets and personal liberties. His exit comes amidst recent newsroom layoffs and the resignation of former publisher Will Lewis.
Yunanistan, İsrail radarları ve füzeleriyle entegre 'Aşil Kalkanı' hava savunma sistemini 35 ay içinde faaliyete geçirecek. Ayrıca, ABD'nin El Kaide'ye karşı Mali'de askeri operasyon düzenleme seçeneğini değerlendirdiği bildirildi.
The US and Iran are reportedly on the precipice of a wider conflict, with Washington increasing military assets in the Middle East after Iranian retaliatory strikes killed four US service members. US officials warn of dwindling supplies for a sustained air war, while experts express concerns about potential ground operations.
US servicemen who survived an Iranian strike on facilities in Kuwait accused commanders of underestimating security threats at Shuwaikh Port, according to The Washington Post. Senior officers allegedly ignored intelligence warnings and deployed troops despite inadequate protection, with some soldiers attempting to improve defenses. The report also details alleged pressure on soldiers to leave shelters during air raid warnings.
A no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for President Trump's East Wing ballroom project was awarded to Clark Construction via the Executive Residence, an office exempt from competitive bidding rules. Trump reportedly negotiated costs, shaving $2.3 million off concrete prices.
Hong Kong's government has issued a strong rebuttal to a US newspaper's commentary titled "Hong Kong’s nightmare gets darker," which described new national security legislation as "repressive." The government stated the new regulation clarifies offenses and ensures fair trials.
The US reportedly used over 200 THAAD interceptors and 100 SM-3/SM-6 missiles against Iran, depleting its stockpiles, while Israel used fewer interceptors. This "lopsided dynamic" raises concerns about replacement costs and Iran's preserved capabilities.
A classified US intelligence analysis reveals China is exploiting the US-Israeli war with Iran to undermine US influence across diplomatic, informational, military, and economic fronts ahead of Trump-Xi talks.
Los exdirectores de ‘The Washington Post’ y de ‘The Guardian’ dialogan en el Festival de EL PAÍS con Daniel Innerarity sobre privacidad, prensa y democracia
Over 600 Google employees have signed a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding the company refuse Pentagon requests to use its AI models for classified purposes. Many signers work at Google's DeepMind AI lab, including more than 20 principals, directors, and vice presidents. The letter references a report that Google and the Pentagon are discussing deploying Gemini AI in classified environments, following similar deals Microsoft already has and OpenAI's renegotiated February agreement with the Pentagon.
Ed Miliband has revealed he warned David Lammy that Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington could "blow up", expressing concerns about Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein and his lobbying firm's Chinese and Russian business ties. Mandelson was sacked after nine months following disclosures about his relationship with the late financier and child sex offender. The Guardian revealed he failed initial security vetting, which was overruled by the Foreign Office, leading to the sacking of FCDO permanent secretary Oliver Robbins.
