Somali pirates return in force as U.S.-Iran war drains naval patrols
Somali pirates have seized two commercial vessels since July as the U.S.-Iran war diverts naval resources away from anti-piracy patrols…
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North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired roughly 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on March 14, 2026, timing the salvo…
Trump threatens ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran and countries that trade with it
Donald Trump has announced tougher economic measures against Iran and any country trading with it, calling the plan "Economic D-Day."…
Trump Orders Cuts to U.S.-South Korea Military Drills, Straining Alliance Trust
President Trump ordered a sharp cutback of the U.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, ending it Friday instead of its…
US national debt passes $40 trillion after doubling in a decade
US national debt has passed $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade as heavy government spending and rising interest…
