Chen Dingwei, 29, pleaded guilty in a US federal court to attempting to illegally purchase and export US military-grade satellite modems and radios to China, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca on August 7, declaring an attack on one as an attack on all. While concerning for India, the pact may also challenge China by enabling greater US focus on the Indo-Pacific.
The city of Pyeongtaek was unable to reach the U.S. military via a shared hotline during a July white phosphorus scare near Osan Air Base, prompting the city to issue a brief evacuation alert based on firefighter advice.
President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images of a military drone port atop a planned White House ballroom on Truth Social, following a federal appeals court ruling halting construction due to lack of congressional authorization.
Guardian journalists reveal how US servicemen accused of serious crimes in the UK avoid British courts through opaque military tribunals, sparking government reviews and calls for reform.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres omitted mentioning the US as the perpetrator during the 81st Nagasaki atomic bombing anniversary.
Geopolitical tensions escalate as Ukraine's Black Sea strikes face Russian retaliation, US weapons shortages strain alliances, migration disputes hit Spain, and Meta reports an AI containment breach.
At least two US military Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft have been spotted flying in a circular trajectory over the Persian Gulf amid reports of an IRGC operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Since the resumption of Iran seaport blockades on July 14, US Central Command has rerouted 49 merchant ships, disabled 2, and boarded 2 vessels in the Middle East.
US military GPS jamming exercises have been directly linked to a fatal air ambulance crash in New Mexico for the first time, according to an NTSB preliminary report.
The US military has redirected 45 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two since July 14 under its renewed naval blockade against Iran, CENTCOM reported.
The US military has reportedly exhausted its inventory of high-precision land-based tactical missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, due to its campaign against Iran, according to sources cited by Reuters. US leadership has dismissed the claims.
Taiwan's defence ministry announced upcoming military drills will test the wartime relocation of weapons production lines and simulate PLA attack scenarios across the Taiwan Strait.
US President Donald Trump declared the US blockade on Iran will continue until a deal or total surrender is reached, even as Tehran negotiates alternative shipping routes with Oman and denies ongoing direct talks with Washington.
US President Donald Trump affirmed the military blockade on Iran will persist until a deal or 'total surrender,' while Iran denies current US talks, instead negotiating a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor with Oman. Oil prices fell on deal hopes, but Iran also executed two men for alleged Israeli espionage.
The U.S. military is seeking "new creative and unconventional ways" to pressure Iran, as President Trump considers "fireworks"-style airstrikes and a heavy bombing campaign to eliminate missile capabilities. This comes after Trump initially canceled an attack but continues to seek a deal, despite Iran denying his assertion that talks were set to resume.
The top U.S. military commander in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Samuel Paparo, warned China against dominating the region and using law as a tool for coercion, amidst high tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippines vowed to push back against China's actions, while negotiations for a South China Sea code of conduct are reportedly making progress.
The US military is accused of killing a family with a 907kg bomb during strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, leaving a 30ft crater. Centcom is investigating, while the New York Times found no military site near the family's home, raising concerns about the use of such large munitions in populated areas.
President Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday through intermediaries, following diplomatic outreach by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself, which he said prompted him to halt a planned "massive attack."
Imprisoned former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro welcomed dialogue for peace and reconciliation, ahead of a US-backed meeting between Venezuela's interim government and opposition leaders. Maduro, held in New York on drug and firearms charges, conveyed his message via Telegram.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik claims the US and EU are using each other, with Washington primarily focused on extracting Europe's brain-drain, finances, and technologies, while Europe seeks US military, technological, and energy capabilities for the Ukraine conflict.
US President Donald Trump announced he halted a planned "massive attack" on Iran following diplomatic outreach from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself. He stated that negotiations with Iran, through intermediaries, would commence on Monday, expressing hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials denied any formal agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday through intermediaries, stating that diplomatic efforts by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran led him to call off a planned "massive attack." He expressed hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials rejected his account of an agreement.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the US military has redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 since July 14, following the resumption of its naval blockade against Iran in the Middle East.
