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North Korea responded to John Bolton’s claims that their missile tests were a violation of UN security council resolutions, calling him a "war monger" and "defective human product." The North Korean spokesman said, "Bolton should not be called a security adviser who works to secure security, but an adviser for security destruction who destroys peace … Continue reading “North Korea Calls Bolton ‘Defective Human Product’”
During a press conference in Tokyo on Monday, President Donald Trump said he is not looking for “regime change” in Iran. “These are great people – has a chance to be a great country with the same leadership…we’re not looking for regime change, we’re looking for no nuclear weapons,” Trump said of Iran at the … Continue reading “Trump Says He Doesn’t Want Regime Change in Iran”
"It is a virtual certainty that you will fight on a battlefield for America at some point in your life. You will lead soldiers in combat. It will happen," Vice President Mike Pence told the most diverse graduating class of West Point on Saturday, "Some of you will join the fight against radical Islamic terrorists … Continue reading “Pence Promises Combat to West Point Class”
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan held 12 hours of meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malta this weekend, potentially paving the way for leader-level discussions later this year. Although the talks come as tensions are soaring between the world’s two largest economies, the meeting has been described as “candid, substantive and constructive,” according … Continue reading “Sullivan Holds ‘Constructive’ Talks with Chinese FM, Amid Soaring Tensions”
China and the Philippines have engaged in another stand-off near the Second Thomas Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea’s disputed Spratly Islands. This comes as Washington is building up its military presence in the Philippines and elsewhere in the region, eyeing a future war with Beijing. Last month, during a tense confrontation, Chinese … Continue reading “China, Philippine Vessels in Stand-Off in South China Sea”
The Israeli Defense Ministry said Sunday that Israel will acquire a third fleet of Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets using US military aid funds. The deal for 25 F-35 fighter jets is estimated to cost about $3 billion and will be purchased through Foreign Military Financing (FMF), a US State Department program that gives foreign … Continue reading “Israel to Get New Fleet of F-35s Financed by US Aid”
