What could US and European security guarantees look like for Ukraine?
British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with 30 international leaders to discuss the next steps for ensuring Ukraine’s security
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2025 Schriever space wargame last to be planned unilaterally by US
This year’s game included five “notional technologies” designed to improve international cooperation, such as tools to improve common space domain awareness, according to Space Force officials.
Trump Says He’s Ended 6 (or 7) Wars. Here’s Some Context.
President Trump has cast himself as a global peacemaker. His interventions have calmed some conflicts, while in others his role is less clear.
A new high for Trump disapproval, Democrats’ House vote lead, wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and universities: August 15 – 18, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll – YouGov
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During inspection of his most powerful warship, Kim Jong Un denounces South Korea-U.S. military drills – PBS
During inspection of his most powerful warship, Kim Jong Un denounces South Korea-U.S. military drills PBSKim Jong Un slams South Korea-US drills during an inspection of his most powerful warship AP NewsKim Jong Un calls for rapid…
Trump Says US Air Support Possible For Ukraine ‘Security Guarantee’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US air support and European ground troops could be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, warning of a “rough” situation if talks between Moscow and Kyiv fail.
Gazans Optimistic After Hamas Accepts New Cease-Fire Deal
Palestinians in Khan Younis, Gaza, expressed hope that Israel would accept a cease-fire deal put forward by Egypt and Qatar, which would include the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
No Tariff Exemption for European Wine and Spirits, at Least for Now
As the text of a trade agreement comes together, European Union negotiators haven’t persuaded the Americans to cut alcohol tariffs to zero.
Pentagon Drops Coverage of GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds for Medicare-Eligible Retirees
Beneficiaries using Tricare Prime, Tricare Standard and premium-based plans will continue to have access but must meet specific criteria.
Trump putting ‘tremendous pressure’ on Russia — by hitting India: Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a Tuesday press briefing that President Donald Trump is putting “tremendous public pressure” on Russia to end its war against Ukraine. Her example was “sanctions on India.” “Look, the pres…