Tim Ream will be the US captain at the World Cup - AP News

Tim Ream will be the US captain at the World Cup  AP News

Hegseth Says US Developing a ‘True Friendship’ With Pakistan - Bloomberg.com

Hegseth Says US Developing a ‘True Friendship’ With Pakistan  Bloomberg.com

USMNT World Cup tune-ups: can Pulisic end his drought and who is Pochettino’s super-sub?

The US probably won’t start their A-team for both friendlies against Senegal and Germany, but the games are still opportunities to build momentum Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter The 26-man squad has been confirmed. The disappointing emails and uplifting WhatsApp videos have been sent. And so, the US men’s national team’s World Cup campaign begins in earnest. Much about the co-hosts’ impending tournament feels unrefined, although that may have been inevitable. Hosting the Wor...

By Jeff Rueter

Iran war: US says ready to resume hostilities, Hegseth warns

The United States is "more than capable" of resuming the war with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said as a permanent ceasefire remains elusive. DW has more.

17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence

Seventeen countries have agreed to collaborate on defence strategies for critical marine infrastructure such as undersea cables, an effort that analysts warn may be undermined by the absence of superpower involvement. At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, defence ministers and representatives from these countries attended the launch of the Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges (Guide), which aims to bring countries together to explore potential area...

By Kolette Lim,Jean Iau

Tim Ream's long road leads to USMNT World Cup captaincy — 'This is more than a dream come true'

At 38, Ream would become the oldest player in U.S. history to appear in a World Cup match.

By Steven Goff

Western Europe's defence spending challenge - The Straits Times

Western Europe's defence spending challenge  The Straits Times

Sirens at the US embassy ‘no reason for concern’

The sirens that sounded at the United States’ embassy in Nicosia were part of a test alarm and no reason for concern, the police told the Cyprus Mail on Saturday. The police could not provide further details on the testing but said that there was nothing to worry about regarding the alarm.

US, South Korea in talks over commander's remarks that drew sharp criticism from China

South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea (USFK), Seoul’s presidential office said on Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China. In a recent podcast interview, Xavier Brunson described South Korea as “the dagger in the heart of Asia” from China’s east coast, prompting the Chinese embassy in Seoul to say this week that he had “truly crossed the line”. The interview came amid growing speculation that Washingt...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Seoul conveys position to Washington on USFK chief's 'dagger' remarks

South Korea has delivered its position to the United States over the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander's recent controversial remarks that likened South Korea to a "dagger" in Asia, according to presidential officials Saturday. In a recent podcast interview hosted by the U.S. Army War College, Brunson described South Korea as "the dagger in the heart of Asia," prompting criticism from the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, which said the remarks "crossed the line." National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac,

By The Korea Herald

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm security cooperation in brief encounter - Yonhap News Agency

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm security cooperation in brief encounter  Yonhap News Agency

NATO says Europe meets US call to increase defense spending

Europe has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's demands to increase defense spending.

Nigerian Catholic priest convicted in US for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care

Nigerian Catholic priest Anthony Odiong has been convicted in the US for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care. Read more on this case. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-catholic-priest-convicted-in-us-for-sexually-assaulting-women-under-spiritual-care/

By Punch Newspapers

Nigerian Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in US

The jury, comprising eight women and four men, found Odiong, 57, guilty of one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault involving two women who testified during the trial in Waco. The post Nigerian Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in US appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

US optimistic court case on Ebola facility will be resolved - the-star.co.ke

US optimistic court case on Ebola facility will be resolved  the-star.co.ke

US grants reprieve shielding 11,000 Lebanese from deportation - Naharnet

US grants reprieve shielding 11,000 Lebanese from deportation  Naharnet

US confirms support for Trans Caspian gas projects - AzerNews

US confirms support for Trans Caspian gas projects  AzerNews

Uzbekistan, United States Expand Customs Cooperation - UzDaily

Uzbekistan, United States Expand Customs Cooperation  UzDaily