Where does Iran stand in the military race? Top 7 Middle East armed forces
Turkey ranks as the strongest military power in the Middle East for 2025, holding the region’s lowest PowerIndex…
Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up…
Russia’s Consumers Hit the Brakes As Strain Shows in Wartime Economy
After years of wartime splurging, Russian shoppers are tightening their grip on their wallets — a shift that…
German leader says U.S. strategy shows the need for more European security independence
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for…
Israeli Cabinet Backs Budget Heavy on Defense Spending, Tax Cuts
The Israeli cabinet approved a 2026 budget aimed at maintaining high defense spending resulting from two years of…
US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built
ROME — The US Navy is cancelling its Constellation frigate program following months of cost overruns and delays…
Trump Plays Nice With Asian Allies Stung by Repeated Threats
After months of tariff threats and brow-beating on defense spending, American allies in Asia had ample reason to…
Canada Backs 25 Critical Minerals Projects in G-7 Initiative
Rio Tinto Group and Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. are among more than a dozen companies set to benefit…
Trump Signs Agreement on Critical Minerals With Australia
US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to boost access to…
Australia Pitches to Be US Fix for China’s Rare Earths Curbs
Australia’s prime minister is set to pitch his nation’s vast resource holdings as a solution to China’s rare…
Australia’s Albanese to Meet With Trump in Washington in October
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will meet with President Donald Trump in October, just months after…