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Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit
Asia-Pacific

Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit

The meeting, however, offers a chance for a badly needed reset between the US and China — if they're willing to seize it

Jules Hurst Pete Hegseth Dan Caine
QiOSK

Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months

The Pentagon has badly undervalued the expense of the conflict, according to an independent estimate

Dems push Trump to acknowledge Israeli nukes
QiOSK

Dems push Trump to acknowledge Israeli nukes

30 members of Congress demanded recognition of the long-standing open secret

The Persian Gulf is blowing up. These 3 obstacles explain why.
Middle East

The Persian Gulf is blowing up. These 3 obstacles explain why.

Iran might have won the strategic contest, but the current impasse is frightening

Rubio floats a disastrous plan for disarming Hezbollah
Middle East

Rubio floats a disastrous plan for disarming Hezbollah

By putting the onus on the Lebanese military, the US risks sparking civil strife

Libya's warlord is tightening his grip, with a US imprimatur
Africa

Libya's warlord is tightening his grip, with a US imprimatur

The one-time CIA asset's son sat next to an American general at this year's Flintlock exercises in Sirte