Politics
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Jul- 2026 -3 July
Pentagon Centralizes Drone Programs Under ‘Autonomy Czar’
The Pentagon has centralized oversight of all unmanned and autonomous systems under a new “Autonomy Czar,” a move designed to accelerate the development, procurement, and fielding of US drone capabilities.
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Jun- 2026 -29 June
The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary
A string of islands stretching from Japan to Borneo has become the defining fault line of Indo-Pacific competition. This guide explains how the First Island Chain shapes — and constrains — Chinese military ambition.
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29 June
Australia, Vanuatu Sign Deal Barring Foreign Military Base on Pacific Island
Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement on Monday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base in the Pacific nation.
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25 June
US Senate Sides With Trump in Fresh Vote on Iran War Powers
The US Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday to rein in President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran war -- an apparent U-turn following pressure from the Republican leader.
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21 June
Iran Says Lebanon Conflict ‘Main Topic’ in US Talks
Iran said on Sunday that the ongoing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and militant group Hezbollah will top the agenda in talks with the United States in Switzerland, as well as issues such as frozen Iranian funds and the sale of the country's oil.
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19 June
Iran-US Deal Under Strain After Swiss Talks Postponed
A newly signed deal to end the Middle East war was already under strain on Friday, after talks in Switzerland were postponed and fighting flared between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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18 June
Poland and Germany Sign Scaled Down Defense Deals
Poland and Germany signed a defense agreement on Wednesday covering military mobility, infrastructure, cooperation in the Baltic Sea, cybersecurity and space -- but its scope was trimmed fearing right-wing opposition and the prospect of a presidential veto.
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18 June
Trump Says Iran Accord to be Signed ‘Shortly’, ‘Maybe’ Thursday or Friday
Trump said he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date.
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17 June
Trump Threatens ‘Dropping Bombs’ if Iran Doesn’t ‘Behave’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war between the foes.
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17 June
US Not ‘Pulling Away’ From Allies by Cutting NATO Commitments: Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the United States was not stepping back from Europe by announcing cuts to the forces it makes available to the alliance.
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