US may need years to rebuild missile stockpiles after Iran conflict, report warns

US may need years to rebuild missile stockpiles after Iran conflict, report warns

A new report has raised growing concerns about the United States military’s ability to quickly rebuild critical weapons stockpiles after the recent Iran conflict, warning that it could take several years before inventories return to safe levels. According to an analysis released by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the US could need […]

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Israel declares southern Lebanon combat zones, urges mass evacuation ahead of strikes

Israel declares southern Lebanon combat zones, urges mass evacuation ahead of strikes

Tensions across southern Lebanon have sharply intensified after Israel declared all regions south of the Zahrani River as “combat zones,” warning civilians to evacuate immediately ahead of expanded military operations targeting Hezbollah positions. The announcement marks one of the most serious escalations since the ceasefire agreement reached on April 17. The Zahrani River lies approximately […]

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Xi and Trump Open Beijing Talks With Optimistic Vision for US-China Relations

Xi and Trump Open Beijing Talks With Optimistic Vision for US-China Relations

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday with both leaders expressing optimism about the future of relations between the world’s two largest economies. During the meeting held at the Great Hall of the People, Trump described the moment as an important step toward strengthening ties between […]

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Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran conflict are expected to dominate discussions. Before departing Washington, Trump signaled that one of his key priorities would be pushing China to further open its economy […]

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Allies Skeptical of Trump’s $1 Billion “Board of Peace” Offer

Allies Skeptical of Trump’s $1 Billion “Board of Peace” Offer

World leaders reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a new international “Board of Peace,” which would require countries to pay US$1 billion for permanent membership. Analysts quickly compared the idea to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council. The White House has invited several global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]

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