Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts
Manila defence chief says Washington gave ‘definite assurances’ that its commitments to the Philippines remain.
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Bolivian military barracks explosion kills at least 10
An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
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Families of missing Ecuadorian fishermen allege US involvement
Families of eight Ecuadorian fishermen who vanished after reporting US surveillance at sea are demanding answers.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
Twin blasts at a Bolivian military base kill two, leave 14 missing
Investigators are combing the scene to discover if stored pyrotechnics could have contributed to the explosion.
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Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation
Relatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.
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‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran
Trump tells reporters the US is ‘not fighting right now’ despite a recent exchange of fire with Iran.
Costa Rican president signals openness to domestic US military operations
President Laura Fernandez notes that Congress would need to approve any US military operations within the country.
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Will Europe pay the US to provide military aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump laments past financial support for Ukraine’s war effort and has vowed to claw the money back.
Published On 4 Sep 2026
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
Two days of fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters has left dozens dead on both sides, sources say.
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‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern
From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
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Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades
New legislation gives Pakistan’s military chief sweeping command powers, raising questions about oversight.
