U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 57

US and Filipino Marines Engage in Live-Fire Drills Amid Rising Tensions in South China Sea

In a highly coordinated display of military strength, US and Filipino marines conducted live-fire drills aimed at repelling a simulated amphibious invasion by a hypothetical adversary, widely seen as a veiled reference to China. The exercise, which took place in...
THAAD Missile Defense System

Israel Calls on US for Extra THAAD Missile Defense System to Counter Potential Iranian Strikes

In the looming possibility of retaliation by Iran, Israel has reportedly requested the United States to deploy a second Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery. The request, though not yet officially confirmed, follows reports from US and Israeli media...
US-China

US-China Power Shift: Can a Grand Bargain End Decades of Rivalry?

A persistent theme posits that societies can maintain social cohesion despite vast wealth inequality, as long as total wealth continues to grow. This growth allows for wealth distribution, even to those with the smallest shares, provided their portions increase—albeit modestly....
Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris Describes Sinwar’s Death as a ‘Defining Moment’ for U.S. Middle East Policy

Vice President Kamala Harris, during a campaign stop in Michigan on Friday, found herself addressing one of the thorniest issues in global politics: the war between Israel and Hamas, which has consumed the Gaza Strip since October 2023. Harris, speaking...
GOP’s Last-Minute Challenge to Pennsylvania’s Overseas Voting Procedures Faces Scrutiny in Federal Court

GOP’s Last-Minute Challenge to Pennsylvania’s Overseas Voting Procedures Faces Scrutiny in Federal Court

A Republican-backed lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s procedures for overseas voters appeared to encounter significant roadblocks. U.S. District Judge Christopher Conner expressed skepticism over the timing and merits of the case, repeatedly questioning why the lawsuit was filed just weeks before the...
Semiconductor Industry

US Lawmakers Pressure Japan to Strengthen Chipmaking Restrictions on China, Warn of Potential Sanctions

In the global semiconductor conflict, key U.S. lawmakers have urged Japan to implement tighter restrictions on the sale of chipmaking equipment to China. The lawmakers warned that if Tokyo does not take action, Washington could impose its own sanctions on...
B-2 stealth bombers

Australia Plays Critical Role in Recent US Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen

Australia’s defense capabilities and its alliance with the United States have once again come to the fore, with Canberra confirming its role in facilitating a crucial US airstrike against Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen. This development not only underscores...
AUKUS Submarine

AUKUS Submarine: US Congress Report Warns of ‘Too Big to Fail’ Mentality, Potential Cost Overruns

The AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom has been hailed as a significant step in bolstering security in the Indo-Pacific region. Announced in 2021, the pact's flagship initiative is Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered...
Patriot missile system

US Scraps Next-Gen Missiles, Opts to Enhance Patriot Missile Threats from China and Russia Intensify

The US Army has decided to halt plans to replace the Patriot missile system, choosing instead to enhance the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor. This decision, revealed during the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) annual conference,...
Chinese yuan

Chinese Yuan Under Pressure: Market Participants Bet on Yuan’s Decline Amid “Trump Trade” Resurgence; Will This Strategy Backfire?

Global hedge funds are gearing up for an intense battle over China’s yuan, betting on a currency devaluation in anticipation of Donald Trump’s potential re-election. These funds, motivated by fears of geopolitical upheaval and a return to Trump’s aggressive trade...
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