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15 February

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, speaks at the 62nd Munich Security Conference.

Rubio Says US Does Not Want ‘Vassal’ Europe on Visit to Trump’s Allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US does not want a "vassal" Europe, a day after he called on Europeans to embrace President Donald Trump's vision for "renewal" of the global order.

15 February

Terrorism

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria, Feb. 3 – 12, to sustain relentless military pressure on remnants from the terrorist network.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Says Struck More Than 30 IS Targets in Syria

The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 Islamic State group targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the jihadists after a deadly attack on US troops last year.

15 February

Nuclear

An Iranian flag fluttering at an undisclosed location in the Islamic republic next to a surface-to-surface Qiam-1 (Rising) missile

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Swiss Say Oman to Host US-Iran Talks in Geneva Next Week

Switzerland said Saturday that Oman would host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week, with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program.

15 February

Sea

An Australian submarine surfaces from the waters in the foreground. Land is seen peeking in the far background, with the whole scene illuminated by sunlight peering out of the clouds above.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Unveils Initial $2.8B for New Nuclear Subs Facility

Australia unveiled $2.8 billion in spending on Sunday as a "down payment" on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States.

14 February

Europe

U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin speak at a press conference during a summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

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Europe Calls for US Reset at Security Talks

European leaders called Friday for a reset in relations with the United States as they met at a top security conference where US President Donald Trump's potshots at traditional transatlantic ties loomed large.

14 February

Sea

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yoel Rhe, a scout team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides aerial sniper coverage from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

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Three Dead in Latest US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat: Military

The US military said Friday it killed three alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean, bringing the death toll in Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 133.

14 February

Arms

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire range during Service Level Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 17, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cutter)

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Trump Hails US ‘Discombobulator’ as He Meets Maduro Op Troops

President Donald Trump boasted Friday about a secret US "discombobulator" weapon that can block Russian and Chinese defense systems, as he met the elite troops who captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

13 February

Land

US Marines egress an Amphibious Combat Vehicle to secure the beach at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, during a simulated amphibious assault

Bea Castañeda

Amphibious Combat Vehicle: A Guide to the US Marines’ Next‑Gen Powerhouse

This explainer unpacks the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, tracing how it replaces legacy platforms, improves survivability, and supports modern expeditionary warfare from sea to land.

13 February

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