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World Politics & Diplomacy 29 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Ship Burns in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Military Shake-Up Deepens Iran War Fears

A vessel was reported on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying concern over maritime security in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive waterways as regional tensions tied to Iran remain elevated. The development came as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved to dismiss a senior general accused of leaking sensitive war information, adding a political and command-level jolt in Washington.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Hegseth Hails ‘New American Golden Age’ on Arsenal of Freedom Tour

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth used the second stop of the Arsenal of Freedom tour to cast the past two years as a turning point for U.S. defense power, praising the military and industrial base under President Donald J. Trump’s administration. His remarks framed production capacity, procurement speed, and strategic confidence as evidence of what he called a renewed American advantage.

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Global Economy & Central Banks08 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

Esper Says Iran War Has No Clear End, Warning of Strategic Gain for U.S. Rival

Mark Esper, the former U.S. defense secretary under Donald Trump, said he sees no end in sight to the Iran war, arguing that the prolonged conflict could ultimately benefit America’s “greatest adversary.” His remarks underscore growing concern in Washington that a drawn-out regional war may reshape security, energy, and geopolitical calculations far beyond the battlefield.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM IST

Germany Warns of Risk of Direct Conflict With Russia as Spy Chief Flags Escalation

Germany’s domestic intelligence chief has warned that the country could be drawn into a “violent conflict” with Russia, underscoring mounting alarm in Berlin over Moscow’s hybrid pressure campaign. The warning reflects a broader shift in German security thinking as officials confront sabotage fears, cyber threats and the possibility that the war in Ukraine could spill further into Europe.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace07 Oct 2026, 07:27 AM IST

Marine Corps Beats FY26 Recruiting Goal, Signals Broader U.S. Military Turnaround

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command has exceeded its fiscal year 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, marking one of the clearest signs yet of a departmentwide rebound in military enlistments. The result gives the service a strong launch into fiscal 2027 and underscores how sustained recruiting reforms are beginning to translate into measurable gains.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors04 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

U.S. Military Ends Legacy Nuclear Missile Launch Detection Program as Next-Gen System Nears

The U.S. military has shut down a long-running program used to detect nuclear missile launches, marking a significant transition in the architecture of strategic warning. A newer system has been operational since 2011, and officials are now preparing for the next generation of launch-detection capability, which could be fielded within 12 months.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:53 PM IST)

El Niño Threatens Washington’s Coastal Towns With Flooding, Erosion and Fisheries Stress

A developing El Niño pattern could bring a costly mix of higher tides, stronger coastal impacts and ecological strain to Washington’s shoreline communities, according to regional reporting and climate experts. The risk extends beyond beach erosion to salmon, steelhead and the broader marine economy that depends on stable ocean conditions.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:02 PM IST)

Ukraine Says It Has Used Its Own Ballistic Missile in Combat for the First Time

Ukraine says it has carried out the first combat use of a domestically developed ballistic missile, a significant signal of progress in its wartime weapons industry and a possible shift in the balance of long-range strike capability. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not disclose the target, underscoring both the operational sensitivity of the strike and Kyiv’s effort to preserve ambiguity about its expanding arsenal.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (12:55 PM IST)

Hegseth Tells Pentagon Troops: 'We Want to Hear From You' at Early PT Session

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed roughly 600 midcareer enlisted service members and officers at an early morning workout on the Pentagon parade field, using the unusual setting to project accessibility and command presence. The event underscored the administration’s effort to connect directly with the force while reinforcing a message of readiness, discipline, and open communication from the top of the Pentagon.

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World SportsJust now (06:34 AM IST)

Pentagon Seeks $30.3 Million for AI Lie Detector as Washington Reopens the Ethics Debate

The Pentagon is seeking $30.3 million over five years to develop an AI-assisted lie detection system, reviving a long-running debate over whether machine learning can reliably assess truthfulness in high-stakes security settings. The proposal underscores the military’s growing interest in automated screening tools, even as experts warn that bias, false positives and weak scientific foundations could limit their use.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (10:56 AM IST)

Hegseth, Caine Lead Pentagon Tribute to POWs and MIAs

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted about 300 former prisoners of war, family members of POWs and those missing in action at the Pentagon parade field on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony underscored the military’s continuing obligation to account for the missing and to honor those who endured captivity, loss and years of uncertainty.

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