Ukraine: Starlink still isn't working after Trump restoration promiseUkraine’s military on Friday struggled with a still-slowed Starlink satellite system despite President Trump’s promise a day earlier that SpaceX owner Elon Musk had restored the service. Connections with Starshield — the military version of Starlink, a major tool for Ukraine to defend itself from missile and drone attacks from Russia — continued to fail...The Hill1d agoWhole story →Security
Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since AprilInvestors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.The New York Times1d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network RestrictionsSenators have warned the White House they will withhold confirmation votes until the administration ensures the restoration of communications capabilities used by Ukraine’s military.The New York Times1d agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityTechnology
Benjamin Netanyahu Signals Massive West Bank Operation After Hebron Attack — Days Before ElectionIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday that Israel is preparing a massive military operation in Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, on a scale not seen since the 1967 Six-Day War, after Palestinian terrorists killed two Israeli soldiers near Hebron, just four days before Israel's national election. The post Benjamin…Breitbart News Network1d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Bipartisan lawmakers press Hegseth to expand Ukraine’s access to StarshieldA bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers is pressing the Trump administration to restore and expand Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite systems, warning that a failure to do so will cripple Kyiv’s military operations against Russia. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the lawmakers — all of them staunch Ukraine allies —...The Hill1d agoWhole story →Security
Voters Are Begging Trump to End the War in IranThe US and Israel’s war on Iran, ongoing since February, has never been particularly popular. But two new polls show that as voters prepare for the November 3 midterm elections, they’re thinking about it—and Americans say it’s priority for it to be over. An AP-NORC poll released earlier this week shows about seven in ten […]Mother Jones6h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Houthis claim string of new attacks on Saudi Arabia - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTCAIRO — Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday said they had carried out a series of attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia with which the Iran-aligned militia is locked in a military feud. The attacks were conducted with ballistic missiles and drones, and hit their targets, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. The targets included King…Spokane Spokesman-Review6h agoWhole story →BuildSecurity
Crowd erupts as Obama rips Pete Hegseth’s 'manly' charade: 'You know he’s working his hairWhile rallying in Cleveland, Ohio, former President Barack Obama sparked an uproar of laughter Saturday after taking several digs at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, particularly over what he characterized as the defense secretary’s faux “manly, warrior” persona. Obama highlighted the soaring prices Americans have endured over the past several months in…Raw Story5h agoWhole story →Security
Obama Tears Into Trump, Hegseth Over Iran War: ‘Not Serious People’Obama blasted Trump over the Iran war and mocked Hegseth’s focus on testosterone levels in the military.Newsweek5h agoWhole story →Security
After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreementUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC5h agoWhole story →Security
Watch what Rubio does with Cuba, says TrumpWashington, October 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump told a White House audience to “watch” what Secretary of State Marco Rubio does with Cuba, singling outEUROPE SAYS24d agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trumptrump hispanic heritage month remarks
Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTThe day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate the situation. Rubio said on Saturday that the president will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact…Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityrussia sanctions decision
Rubio says Tehran missed 'multiple' chances for nuclear deal amid Iran stalemateIran has failed to take advantage of "multiple opportunities" to reach a deal on its nuclear program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.CNBC17d agoWhole story →Securityiran nuclear talks
Rep. Mark Pocan claims Rubio lacks standing on Cuba, sparks backlashA leftist Democrat sparked fierce backlash after he appeared to insist that Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s views on Cuba carried less weight because he hasEUROPE SAYS3mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentMark Pocancuba sanctions debate
WATCH: Trump at GOP rally in Florida revives idea of military intervention in Cuba after IranPresident Donald Trump on Friday told a rally for candidates in South Florida that U.S. warships returning from the Middle East could stop over in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war, his latest suggestion of taking an interventionist approach to the nearby country.PBS NewsHour1d agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Cuba for Supporting IranU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday announced sanctions against the Cuban communist regime's BICSA bank for providing services to Iran's Karafarin Bank, a U.S.-sanctioned entity. The post U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Cuba for Supporting Iran appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network8d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentcuba sanctions announcement
Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related U.S. sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on the country’s goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas.Spokane Spokesman-Review8d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityrussia sanctions waiver
Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political changeUS secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from Iran Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida that US warships could intervene in Cuba on their way back from the…The Guardian1d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
