politics

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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China Vows ‘Countermeasures’ After Taiwan Launches Intelligence Website

China vowed on Wednesday to take "resolute countermeasures" in response to Taiwan launching a website for Chinese citizens to leak intelligence, state media reported.

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One Killed in US Boat Strike in Eastern Pacific Ocean

US military officials said a man died in a lethal kinetic strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday as Washington continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers.

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Italy to Deploy Air Defense System in Central Turkey

Italy will deploy an air defense system in central Turkey as part of NATO's defense plan, the Turkish defense ministry said on Tuesday.

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