The United States (US) Department of Defense has announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for all active-duty military personnel aged 30 and above, aiming to identify and address hormone deficiencies that could affect health and operational readiness. Read More: Uzbek weightlifter disqualified from London Olympics US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled the policy in a video […]
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Trump renews claim of defeating Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump again claimed that the United States defeated Iran in the recent conflict and described the American military as the world’s most powerful force. He also said relations with Iran were moving in a better direction despite recent tensions. His remarks came before departing for the NATO summit in Türkiye. Speaking before […]
Trump reaffirms stance on Iran nuclear program
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, reaffirming Washington’s hard stance on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. He said the United States remains confident in its military strength and its ability to counter potential threats. His remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with Iran. Speaking at […]
US monitors Strait of Hormuz amid Iran warning
The United States military has rejected Iranian claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, insisting that commercial shipping continues to move through the strategic waterway without interruption. US officials said military forces are closely monitoring the area to ensure safe navigation and maintain stability along one of the world’s most important energy routes. […]
US strike on suspected drug-smuggling boat kills three in eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) military strike has carried out another strike on a vessel suspected of drug-smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against what it describes as “narcoterrorists” operating in Latin America. According to the US Southern Command, the vessel was targeted along […]
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok linked to US military strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has been used by the United States military in operations against Iran, according to a legal filing submitted by the US government and reviewed by AFP. The disclosure emerged in a June 15 court brief defending the power supply of a major xAI data center that is facing an […]
US plans war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia
The United States military is planning to establish a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for the US Marine Corps on Australia’s southeast coast, according to tender documents and officials cited by AFP. The facility, designed to store military equipment and supplies, will mark the first land-based Marine Corps stockpile in Australia and is part of broader […]
Trump says US military strike killed Venezuelan criminal gang leader
US President Donald Trump has claimed that a US military operation killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, widely known as “Niño Guerrero,” the alleged leader of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the operation was carried out by US Southern Command and described it […]
Trump says US helicopter crew safe after Strait of Hormuz incident
US President Donald Trump has said that two American pilots are safe after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions in the region involving Iran and Israel. Read More: Middle East peace breakthrough nears, Trump Speaking to reporters at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Trump confirmed that the crew of an […]
Former US official urges troop withdrawal from Middle East
A former senior US counterterrorism official has called for the withdrawal of American troops from the Middle East, arguing that military personnel in the region face growing security risks amid escalating tensions with Iran. Read More: US withdraws troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran Joe Kent made the remarks in a statement shared on social […]