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Houthis Strike Aramco Headquarters in Dhahran; Trump Weighs U.S. Role in Saudi Defense
The overnight ballistic missile attack damaged top floors of the Saudi oil giant's HQ, intensifying regional tensions as the U.S. evaluates joining strikes against the Iran-backed rebels.
Musk Says Limits on Ukraine’s Starlink Access Are US Decisions, Not SpaceX
Elon Musk stated that Starshield, the military-grade satellite service, is owned and controlled by the US government, responding to Ukrainian complaints about speed restrictions.
Starlink Speed Limits Hinder Ukrainian Drones as Kyiv Reports Intelligence Gaps
Ukrainian officials say SpaceX-imposed restrictions on battlefield terminals and a lack of missile warnings from Western partners signal a potential shift in U.S. support.
Ukraine Accuses SpaceX of Restricting Starlink, Disrupting Military Amid Intel Gaps
Ukrainian officials report speed limits on Starlink terminals and delayed U.S. missile warnings as tensions with Washington over energy strikes escalate.
Army Pacific Commander Says Iran War Redeployments Have Not Increased Indo-Pacific Risk
Gen. Ronald Clark argues that redeploying Patriot and THAAD systems to the Middle East has provided an opportunity to modernize forces, despite congressional reports of significant inventory depletion.
New Mexico and El Paso Climate Goals Face Threat From Three Major Data Center Projects
Combined emissions from Project Jupiter, Meta, and a Fort Bliss facility could equal those of more than two million cars annually.
Experts Say Russian Lab Worker's Death Unlikely to Trigger Pandemic, Citing Lack of Secondary Cases
While virologists note no human-to-human transmission has occurred in the 10 days since the incident, they warn that Russian government opacity complicates global health assessments.
Coast Guard Firefight Sparks Dispute Over Origin of Gunfire at Mexican Border
President Sheinbaum demands evidence after U.S. officials state shots were fired from Mexican territory during joint operations.
Saudi Arabia’s $83 Billion Military Struggles Against Houthi Missile Barrage
Despite purchasing 12% of all U.S. arms exports from 2021-2025, Riyadh faces intercept shortages and strategic challenges from the Iran-backed rebels.
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Received No Early Warning for Kyiv Missile Strikes
The Ukrainian president characterized the lack of intelligence as 'particularly vile' amid rising tensions with the Trump administration and ongoing Russian aerial campaigns.