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Allies agree record boost in military aid for Ukraine in ‘critical year’ for war

Germany’s defence minister told a press conference that there appeared to be little chance of peace ‘in the immediate future’.

Evening Standard

Trump Admin Cancels $5.1B Pentagon IT Contracts With Accenture, Deloitte

According to a memo shared on Thursday, Hegseth described the spending on outside consultants as unnecessary. "These terminations represent $5.1 billion in wasteful spending ... and nearly $4 billion in estimated savings."

International Business Times

US Senate Approves Trump's Nominee For Top Military Officer

The US Senate approved Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top military officer on Friday after the president abruptly fired the previous chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this year.

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Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support as Western backers meet to drum up arms and ammunition

Britain has announced a ‘surge’ of military support to Ukraine, as the war-ravaged country’s Western backers gather at NATO headquarters to drum up weapons and ammunition

The Independent UK

Panama Deal Allows US To Deploy Troops To Canal

US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday, a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.

International Business Times

Panama Claims U.S. Recognized Canal Sovereignty, Pentagon Statement Doesn't Say So

"We certainly understand that the Panama Canal is in Panama, and protecting Panamanian sovereignty from malign influence is important", said Secretary of Defense Hegseth when asked about sovereignty

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth Suggests U.S. Could 'Revive' Military Bases in Panama, Draws Quick Rejection

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the possibility of reestablishing a U.S. military presence in the country to help secure the Panama Canal, a proposal that was swiftly rejected by Panamanian officials.

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Pentagon Chief Says US Could 'Revive' Panama Bases

Latin Times

First Thing: US-China trade row escalates as Beijing’s 84% tariffs come into effect

Retaliatory tariffs enforced hours after Trump announces a pause on dozens of levies except China. Plus, France could recognize Palestinian statehood

The Guardian - UK

Concerns over US NATO engagement as 'Coalition of the Willing' meets

As US President Donald Trump's pauses his recent barrage of tariffs on global trading partners, NATO allies are alerted to signals pointing to diminished US engagement in defending the alliance.

Euronews

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval

U.S. Space Command says it's finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his review and approval

The Independent UK

Far-right influencer Laura Loomer is pitching her new opposition research firm to White House officials in contract bid: report

Loomer is pushing her new company after several National Security Council staffers were fired last week when she met with Donald Trump at the White House

The Independent UK

Pentagon Chief In Panama Vows To Counter China 'Threat'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday during a visit to Panama that the United States does not seek war with China, but will counter what he called the threats it poses in the Americas.

International Business Times

The Latest: Trump’s latest round of tariffs go into effect

President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America's trading partners

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Hong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate, which is embroiled in U.S.-China tensions over its Panama Canal port assets has denied allegations that it had failed to pay about $1.2 billion to the Central American country

The Independent UK

Hegseth says China's military presence in western hemisphere is 'too large'

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has again put China at the center of U.S. priorities in the western hemisphere, one day after calling the world power a threat to the Panama Canal

The Guardian - UK

Dozens reported dead in Gaza after Israeli strike on residential block – as it happened

Fatalities from Israeli strike in Shujaiya area of Gaza City now at 29, local health authorities said

International Business Times

US Will Not Let China Disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon Chief

The United States will not allow China to jeopardize the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned during a visit to the Central American nation on Tuesday.

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Euronews

US Defence Secretary claims China poses an ongoing threat to the Panama Canal

Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the United States is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.

The Independent UK

Trump fires US military official at NATO - after she appeared on a ‘woke’ list

Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield – a combat veteran and helicopter pilot – was fired over the weekend

The Independent UK

US defense secretary credits Panama with improving security cooperation after meeting with president

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has credited Panama President José Raúl Mulino with improving security cooperation between their nations after the two men met

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump is expected to sign executive orders to boost coal

President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline

The Independent UK

Trump team considering using drones to attack Mexican cartels on their own turf: report

Officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of using drone strikes to combat Mexican drug cartels

International Business Times

Pentagon Chief Fires US Military Representative To NATO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a senior US officer assigned to NATO, the Pentagon announced Tuesday, saying her removal was due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Firm Did Not Uphold Panama Canal Ports Contract: Panama Audit

The Hong Kong firm in charge of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal -- which sparked US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the waterway -- has flouted the terms of its contract, according to Panamanian audit results released Monday.

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