
Predator drone maker asks Musk's DOGE to cut Pentagon red tape, letter shows
In a letter, Linden Blue urges Musk to reform defense acquisition system to enhance its efficiency and contribution to national security.
Wed Jan 29 2025

Trump launches sweeping border crackdown, mass deportation push
Trump declares illegal immigration a national emergency, ordering Pentagon support for wall construction, detention, and migrant transport.
Tue Jan 21 2025

The Biden administration succeeds in temporarily blocking a plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind
The appeals panel says its order is temporary while arguments are reviewed and should not be seen as a final ruling.
Fri Jan 10 2025

US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
All federal employees' pay could be disrupted during a shutdown.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports
This is not the first time the security practices of the SpaceX founder have been questioned by the Pentagon.
Wed Dec 18 2024

'Never heard of him:' Surprise and questions greet Trump's defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth's selection shocked many at the Pentagon, where officials privately questioned what qualified him for the position.
Thu Nov 14 2024

US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital, Pentagon chief says
Israel's military said Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut.
Thu Oct 24 2024

Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the humanitarian catastrophe in besieged Gaza was getting worse.
Wed Mar 27 2024

US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year
The top U.S. military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year.
Fri Dec 22 2023

North Korea's Kim received photos taken by spy satellite of White House, Pentagon - KCNA
The photos were the latest in a series of images of what KCNA described as "major target regions" sent by the satellite.
Tue Nov 28 2023

North Korea responds to UN Command on US Private Travis King - Pentagon
North Korea has offered a very brief response to the United Nations Command about a US soldier who dashed over the heavily-guarded border.
Wed Aug 02 2023

US scrambles to determine fate of soldier Travis King, who fled to North Korea
Matthew Miller said Pentagon had "reached out" to counterparts in North Korea but "those communications have not yet been answered."
Thu Jul 20 2023

Chinese spy balloon did not collect information over US -Pentagon
According to the Pentagon, the Chinese spy balloon did not collect while it was flying over the US.
Fri Jun 30 2023

Pentagon releases de-classified video of Black Sea drone incident
It was the first direct U.S.-Russian incident since the Ukraine war began, worsening already tense relations between Washington and Moscow.
Thu Mar 16 2023

US shoots down mysterious object near Canadian border
It was the fourth unidentified flying object to be shot down over North America by a US missile in a little more than a week.
Mon Feb 13 2023

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025