China sets its 2026 defense budget at $276.7 billion, marking a 7 percent nominal increase from the previous year's spending levels.

A U.S. special forces soldier pleaded not guilty to federal charges of using classified information about the operation to remove Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to make prediction market bets.

A U.S. special forces soldier accused of using classified information about the operation to remove Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to make prediction market bets pleaded not guilty to federal charges.

Iran threatens 'practical, unprecedented' military response to US maritime actions. A high-ranking security source told Press TV that continued 'American maritime piracy and banditry' will be met with the action.

Iran warned that continued 'American maritime piracy and banditry' will be met with 'practical and unprecedented military action,' a high-ranking security source told Press TV.

China's financial regulatory head Li Yunze has been demoted, according to reports. The move marks a significant shift within the country's financial oversight leadership.

Sources report that Li Yunze, the head of China's financial regulatory body, has been demoted from his position.

Taiwan tops the agenda for the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, according to reports.

Beijing has identified Taiwan as the primary topic for the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.