Pentagon Chief Warns: China Threat ‘Imminent’ – Asia Must Boost Defenses
Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth has sounded the alarm on an imminent Chinese military threat, urging Asian allies to increase defense spending and prepare for potential conflict as tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific region.
24 Hours Pentagon warns Asia: China threat imminent + Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50 percent + Supreme Court lets Trump end migrant parole + Elon Musk departs White House with black eye + PBS sues Trump over funding cuts + Saudi urges Iran: accept Trump deal or risk strike + Macron warns West risks credibility over wars + Floods kill 111 in Nigeria amid climate crisis + Chicago shootout: concealed carrier wins battle + North Korea deploys balloons to damaged warship + Russia-Ukraine war: child killed in strike + MIT disbands DEI office under federal pressure + Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli airlines + Israeli strikes hit western Syria after talks + Georgia mayor jailed over election interference + Wildfires in northern San Diego prompt evacuations
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Pentagon Chief Warns of Imminent China Threat, Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense
Hegseth Calls on Asia to Raise Military Spending Amid Imminent China Threat
US Defense Secretary Vows to Stand by Allies Against China's Growing Pressure
Pentagon and US defense officials warn of China's growing aggression and the need for Asian allies to increase defense spending amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.

Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% in Major Trade Escalation
Trump Announces Steel Tariff Hike at U.S. Steel Rally
Trump Celebrates $14B Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal Amid Tariff Hike
President Trump announces doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, escalating the trade war with China and celebrating a partnership deal involving U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel to bolster American jobs.
Supreme Court Lets Trump End Humanitarian Parole for 500K Migrants
SCOTUS Allows Trump to Revoke Parole Status of Noncitizens from Four Countries
Supreme Court Greenlights Trump Crackdown on Migrant Parole Program
The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to end temporary humanitarian parole protections for over 500,000 immigrants from four countries, clearing legal hurdles for deportations.

Elon Musk Leaves White House Post with Notable Black Eye
Musk's Tumultuous Tenure Ends as He Departs Trump Administration
Trump Gives Musk Golden Key in Oval Office Farewell
Elon Musk formally departs from his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, drawing significant media attention for his tenure and a visible black eye at his farewell event.

PBS Sues Trump Over Funding Cut Order, Claims Viewpoint Discrimination
Public Broadcasting Takes Legal Action Against Trump Funding Cuts
PBS Files Suit to Restore Federal Funding Amid Trump Cuts
PBS has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration to block executive orders that cut federal funding to public broadcasting, citing claims of viewpoint discrimination.
Saudi Warns Iran: Take Trump Nuclear Deal or Face Israeli Strike
Saudi Arabia warns Iran to accept a nuclear deal brokered with Trump or face potential Israeli strikes, escalating tensions in the Middle East nuclear standoff.

Macron Warns West Could Lose Credibility Over Ukraine and Gaza Wars
France’s Macron Calls for Europe-Asia Unity Amid US-China Rift
French President Emmanuel Macron warns Western nations that continued conflict in Ukraine and Gaza risks undermining their credibility on the global stage.
Floods Kill at Least 111 in Northern Nigeria Amid Climate Crisis
Severe floods in northern Nigeria have caused at least 111 deaths, reflecting the increasing climate crisis impact with extreme weather events affecting vulnerable communities.

Concealed Carrier Wins Shootout After Road Rage Gunfire in Chicago
A violent road rage incident in Chicago saw a concealed firearm carrier successfully defend themselves in a shootout after being fired upon by a suspect.

North Korea Deploys Mystery Balloons to Stricken Warship
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Beefing Up Navy Despite Setbacks
Satellite images reveal North Korea deploying mysterious balloon-like objects to a partially sunken warship, signaling possible military developments amid regional tensions.

Russian Strike Kills Child Amid Ukraine Peace Talks Uncertainty
Russian attacks continue in Ukraine, with recent strikes killing civilians including children, heightening tensions as peace talks face uncertainty.

MIT Shuts DEI Office Under Federal Government Pressure
Universities Face Crackdown as DEI Programs Are Curtailed
Under federal pressure, prestigious universities including MIT disband their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, signaling a shift in higher education policies.
Iran-Backed Houthis Threaten Israeli Civilian Airlines
Houthi rebels in Yemen threaten to target Israeli civilian airlines, escalating Middle East hostilities following recent Israeli airstrikes that destroyed Houthi aircraft.
Israel Hits Western Syria After Talks Fail to Ease Tensions
Israeli military conducts strikes in western Syria despite recent indirect talks intended to calm regional tensions, indicating ongoing conflict pressure.

Georgia Mayor Jailed for Election Interference Plot
A Georgia mayor and two others have been jailed on felony charges related to attempts to halt local elections, highlighting legal actions against election interference.

Northern San Diego Brush Fire Triggers Evacuations
Firefighters Battle Rim Fire as Evacuations Continue
Large brush fire in northern San Diego County has prompted evacuations as firefighters battle difficult terrain, raising concerns about wildfire season intensity.
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