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Why a US ‘freeloading’ claim has put the heat on NZ’s independent foreign policy

If there’s one area of New Zealand foreign policy that demands delicate diplomatic language from elected officials, it is the country’s nuclear-free status.

The Conversation

Pete Hegseth removes all women and some Black service members from navy promotion list

Defense secretary’s latest interposition resulted in all-male, overwhelmingly white picks for promotion to admiralty

The Guardian - US

‘Meritocracy Reigns Supreme’: Chaos Ensues at the War Department After Officials Confirm Seven Navy Careers Have Been Suddenly Derailed

Hegseth claims he’s correcting years of “gender and demographic engineering” that undermined military effectiveness.

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Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Transgender Military Ban Unconstitutional in Major Setback for Pete Hegseth

Appeals court rules Trump transgender ban unconstitutional for current troops, allows new recruit restrictions. Set for Supreme Court appeal

International Business Times UK

Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence

ANALYSIS: Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

The Trans Military Ban Chaos: How an Appeals Court Just Upended Trump's Executive Order

A federal appeals court has ruled Trump's ban on transgender military service unconstitutional, challenging the executive order and maintaining an injunction against removing transgender troops.

International Business Times UK

What’s a few secondhand subs between friends? Aukus revision shows how the US treats its allies. Will Australia stand for it?

As Pete Hegseth reshapes the US military into a hyper-masculine zone of ‘warfighters’, we should ask if this is really who we want to be ‘good friends’ with

The Guardian - AU

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Pete Hegseth 'Axed Female and Black Admirals', Then Tried to Fast-Track His Own Aide, Reports Reveal

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth removed seven women from a Navy promotion list, sparking controversy over potential bias and legal violations. The Pentagon denies any discriminatory practices.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth targets women and Black military officers in ‘anti-DEI’ move

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The Independent UK

Flattery is the job in Trump's Cabinet

A New York Times review of hours of meetings found officials spend more time fawning than governing

Salon

Hegseth removes women, Black officers from Navy promotion list; Pentagon denies bias - Report

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has removed nine officers from a navy promotion list, disproportionately targeting women and minority officers, according to a report by The New York Times.

The Times of India

Is Pete Hegseth Sexist and Racist? Defense Secretary Blocks Female and Black Officers From Becoming Admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked at least seven Navy officers from admiral promotions, removing women and Black men from the list in a pattern spanning every military branch.

International Business Times UK

Court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops

US President Donald Trump has suffered a partial legal setback in his push to exclude transgender people from the military.

AAP

Pete Hegseth blocks promotions of Black and women military officers in latest anti-DEI push

The move reportedly kept 8 Navy captains from becoming admirals as part of his campaign against ‘woke’ thinking

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The Guardian - US

Transgender troops can remain in US military, but enlistment can be blocked, court rules

Split decision deals blow to Trump administration’s anti-diversity agenda, calling the ban ‘arbitrary, and based on animus’

Salon

Right-wing Christians don't want me here

At the Christian gathering in DC, the message to Muslims like me was clear. From my grave, I'll preach coexistence

International Business Times UK

UK, US And Australia Launch Advanced Undersea Drone Project To Protect Cables And Counter Rising Threats

The UK, US, and Australia (AUKUS) announce plans to develop underwater drones to protect critical infrastructure and enhance military capabilities, amid concerns over Russian and Chinese activities.

The Times of India

US pushes new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire plan; Trump sends Iran proposal back for revisions: What's in it?

The US has proposed a plan to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon, urging Hezbollah to halt attacks in exchange for Israel refraining from escalation in Beirut. Meanwhile, President Trump has reportedly sent back a proposed agreement with Iran for further revisions, seeking tougher provisions and guarantees against nuclear weapons.

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Euronews

Newsletter: Keeping the Western Balkans’ EU dreams alive

In today's newsletter: European Council chief António Costa kicks off his Western Balkan tour; French President Emmanuel Macron condemns violence on French streets following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory.

The Times of India

Fragile ceasefire faces fresh test as missiles keep flying as Iran, US trade new blows: Key details

Tensions in West Asia surged as Iran's IRGC claimed to target a US military base, while Washington announced fresh strikes on Iranian radar and command-and-control sites. Kuwait's air defense systems also responded to drone and missile attacks amid ongoing exchanges and diplomatic efforts.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘calls Netanyahu crazy’ in furious call as Hezbollah agrees to halt attacks

Iranian media said Tehran would not participate in talks while Israel continued to bomb Lebanon

The Economic Times

US allies urge unity in face of growing global security threats

At the Shangri-La defence conference in Singapore, allies of the United States urged greater unity in the face of growing global security threats, warning that divisions among partners could weaken deterrence. Shinjiro Koizumi said cooperation between the US, Europe and like-minded nations must be strengthened as regional and global challenges…

International Business Times

Pentagon Battles To Deploy AI For Military Despite Clamor For Guardrails

The Pentagon has roped in Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX to provide resources to help "augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.

AAP

As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution

The Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence in the U.S. military even as it faces calls for caution from some companies and military leaders

The Economic Times

Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wants

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to project American strength without overt confrontation. While the long-term impact is uncertain, this move is seen as a win for China's President Xi Jinping. Taiwan and the US…

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