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Western spy chiefs warn that Russia could test NATO with a drone or missile attack within months, not years. The report also notes Putin's party is set for a landslide in a wartime election widely seen as a sham, amid EU concerns over Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage.
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Ukraine used a new homemade Pelican ballistic missile in its largest attack on Moscow, striking an oil refinery and hailing long-range capabilities. European intelligence officials warn Putin may be preparing to attack NATO territory.
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The editorial board argues the new U.S.-Denmark-Greenland agreement is strategically beneficial, securing permanent U.S. basing rights and blocking non-NATO bases while deterring Russia and China. It credits Denmark as a model ally but says Trump's bullying threats caused collateral damage to U.S. alliances. The deal is framed as a hedge against Greenlandic independence and a safeguard for Arctic minerals and missile defense.
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Ahead of a Washington summit between Trump and Xi, a China expert warns that Xi is preparing for war and that U.S.-China relations are in a very dangerous period. The article notes AI and trade are expected to dominate the meeting while presenting the Chinese leader as an aggressor.
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This opinion piece argues that Saudi Arabia must clarify whether it wants de-escalation or a decisive military response to Houthi attacks. It cites Houthi strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and civilian sites, including an alleged drone launch at Mecca, and says any successful operation would require a Saudi-led coalition and indispensable American support.
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This opinion piece argues that President Trump's desire to preserve the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is misguided because Beijing has been steadily increasing pressure on Taiwan. It warns that the upcoming White House summit's calm assurances should alarm Taiwan rather than reassure it.
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President Trump has reached a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would expand U.S. military access and bar China, Russia, and other non-NATO adversaries from bases or sensitive investments. The deal still needs legislative approval and full terms remain undisclosed, as Greenland gains strategic importance amid Arctic competition.
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The opinion piece praises President Trump's announced deal with Denmark and Greenland as a strategic win that secures permanent U.S. military access and counters Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. It argues the pact fulfills Trump's goals and improves on prior presidents' efforts.
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President Trump said on Truth Social that his proposed 250-foot D.C. triumphal arch would be converted into a 'military complex' with snipers, drones, and ammunition storage. The article notes public opposition, a lawsuit by Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian, and a federal court order requiring notice before construction.
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A review of Sharon Weinberger’s 'Valley of Death' chronicles how Elon Musk, Palantir, Anduril, and other private tech firms disrupted U.S. defense contracting by self-funding weapons and space technology. It treats the shift as a historic divide and raises concerns about private control of war technology and reliance on China.
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The article reports Israel's killing of a Hamas commander involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and the abduction of American Israeli tank commander Omer Neutra. It frames the strike as overdue justice for Neutra's family and praises Israeli forces, while emphasizing the family's grief and the American connection.
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President Trump said his planned triumphal arch in Washington DC will also serve as a military complex to store ammunition and deploy drones and snipers. He said the update was requested by the military for national security, but provided no construction details or approval information. The 250-foot arch, planned near Arlington National Cemetery, would feature a golden winged Lady Liberty and gold eagles.