US Politics

ANDREW GREENE: A top US commander has arrived in Australia for talks after warning America lacks the naval strength to counter China’s growing aggression.

US President Donald Trump has sent his message of support to the former New York City mayor, calling him a ‘true warrior’.

A blunt warning from President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz has raised fears of escalation as the US prepares to escort ships through the volatile waterway.

US President Donald Trump says he is unlikely to accept the latest peace deal from Tehran, saying Iran hasn't ‘paid a big enough price’ yet.

Iran reportedly wants to postpone discussions about its nuclear program for a later date, while prioritising an agreement with the US on the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump may be playing hardball with Iran, but experts warn he could be the one ‘without the cards’ as the conflict enters a dangerous new era of asymmetric and AI-driven warfare.

US President Donald Trump says ‌the ⁠United States ​will not exit ⁠its confrontation with ‌Iran ​early ‘and ​then have ‌the ​problem arise in three ​more ​years’.

The United States plans to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon says.

Israel has carried out air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 10 people, officials say.

Donald Trump has brushed off a recent alleged assassination attempt by joking about wearing a bulletproof vest.

BEN HARVEY: A message to wannabe political assassins: you’re not helping your cause.

Defence Secretary tells Congress committee the Trump administration can continue the Iran war despite a Vietnam-era law that requires Congress’s approval after 60 days of fighting.

THE ECONOMIST: Markets are disconnected from reality and we are heading for the biggest global oil-supply shock in history, energy experts warn.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: While the defence industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.