South Korea and the U.S. curtailed joint military drills following a directive from President Trump, while Seoul's stock market dropped nearly 6 percent. Additionally, the DP leader called for the Supreme Court Chief Justice's resignation.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree based successful robot dog designs on U.S. military-funded university research, highlighting competitive challenges against China's state-directed manufacturing sector.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that he instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint South Korea-U.S. military exercises, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.
Pyeongtaek city officials revealed that the U.S. military failed to answer three hotline calls regarding a reported white phosphorus leak at Osan Air Base last month, forcing the city to issue an evacuation alert without direct verification.
The U.S. military acknowledged a North Korean short-range ballistic missile launch toward the East Sea, reaffirming its defense commitment to regional allies while stating it poses no immediate threat.
U.S. Central Command emailed combat experts seeking unconventional ways to pressure Iran, as President Trump mulls symbolic airstrikes and a missile‑elimination plan, while Iran denies talks.
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.
Foundation Future Industries is developing humanoid robots for industrial and military applications, including future warfare, drawing significant investment and military contracts. The company faces strong ethical opposition from organizations like the UN and Catholic Church, though co-founder Sankaet Pathak defends their work, citing an ongoing autonomous arms race and potential for precision warfare. Eric Trump is an investor and adviser.
Iran's army claimed drone attacks on U.S. military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain, following U.S. strikes against Iran's IRGC targets. This escalation includes a drone hitting ships in Egypt and increased maritime risk, impacting global oil prices.
The U.S. has paused airstrikes on Iran while diplomacy continues amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says talks and further strikes remain possible as regional pressure builds.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York courtroom, where his lawyers will challenge the U.S. military operation that led to his ousting and arrest on drug trafficking charges. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty.
The U.S. military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, from North Carolina, as the soldier killed Sunday in Irbil, Iraq, while disarming an Iranian drone. Swinton will be posthumously awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge.
The Israeli military, in cooperation with the U.S. military (CENTCOM) and the Lebanese Armed Forces, has initiated a 'Safe Zone' pilot program in southern Lebanon. This coordination is part of a US-brokered framework agreement signed on June 26, which envisages the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes in Iran for nine consecutive nights following the deaths of three U.S. service members, two from an Iranian attack in Jordan. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, succeeding Keir Starmer.
The U.S. military will begin testing service members' testosterone levels and offering replacement therapy, following a broader cultural shift towards TRT for performance and longevity. This move reignites debate among medical experts regarding the therapy's safety, long-term risks, and appropriate use, especially for those without a clear medical deficiency.
The U.S. military continued its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to degrade Tehran's ability to attack commercial shipping. This escalation, which has seen rising casualties on both sides and attacks on civilian infrastructure, has pushed oil prices up and raised fears of a full-scale war in the region.
The US and Iran have engaged in military exchanges for the third consecutive weekend. The conflict escalated after Iran fired warning shots at a container vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to US retaliatory strikes. Both nations have competing claims regarding maritime routes and agreements.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel for using an unauthorized route. The U.S. Central Command confirmed a Cyprus-flagged ship was hit, causing engine room damage and a missing crew member. The U.S. responded with a new round of strikes against Iran.
The US military announced renewed airstrikes against Iran on Saturday following an attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cypriot-flagged container ship, in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack caused a fire and engine room damage, with a civilian crew member missing. The US stated the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels.
The U.S. military in South Korea stated it has "important military interests" in the Gwangju military airport, slated for relocation for a semiconductor cluster. The airport is a collocated operating base (COB) jointly used by allies, with U.S. air assets deployable there in contingencies.
A South Korean presidential official stated that U.S. President Donald Trump does not seem to rule out the possibility of having U.S. military ships built in South Korea, following requests made by Trump to President Lee Jae Myung.
Oil prices surged Thursday following new U.S. military strikes on Iran, escalating fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude and WTI futures advanced, with analysts citing the Strait of Hormuz's critical role in global energy flows.
Oil prices rose Thursday due to fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran, sparking concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. Brent crude futures increased to $78.82 a barrel, and WTI futures reached $74.29, as the U.S. Central Command cited Tehran's attacks on commercial shipping as the reason for the strikes.
The U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey to discuss increased military capabilities, with the alliance's chief supporting the U.S. strikes.
