The Pentagon is withdrawing the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier from the Middle East after a 10-month deployment. The move reduces U.S. military firepower in the region as peace talks with Iran remain stalled.

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean offers armored vehicle partnership for Canada submarine bid. The company stated it would partner with Canadian auto parts firms to build armored vehicles if it wins a contract to construct a new submarine fleet for Canada.

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean stated it plans to partner with Canadian auto parts firms to build armored vehicles if it secures a contract to construct a new submarine fleet for Canada.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth tells Congress the United States has spent $25 billion on the war against Iran, maintaining that the current military strategy is effective.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth informed Congress that the United States has spent $25 billion on the war against Iran, asserting that the current military strategy is effective.

Hegseth defends U.S.-Israel war on Iran before Congress, calls Democratic criticism reckless and feckless. Reuters/Ipsos poll: 34% of Americans approve of conflict.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the U.S.-Israel war against Iran before Congress, labeling Democratic criticism as 'reckless' and 'feckless.' A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 34% of Americans approve of the conflict.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump administration officials secure enough support from Republican holdouts to open debate on a bill renewing warrantless domestic surveillance powers.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump administration officials have secured enough support from Republican holdouts to initiate debate on a bill renewing warrantless domestic surveillance powers.