U.S. and Israel Draw Up Iran Strike Plans for Post-Midterm Window
Officials brief Gulf allies on potential 'short, intense' military campaign after November 2 elections as Israeli jets rehearse strike routes.
Taiwan Defense Budget Crosses 3% of GDP as U.S. Presses for Greater Self-Defense Investment
Taipei proposes 1.27 billion military spending package for 2026, crossing symbolic threshold for first time since 2009 amid Beijing pressure.
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President brands Democratic candidate 'extremist' while praising Republican Rogers at Port Huron rally as Obama campaigns in Detroit.
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