Day: June 21, 2026

Japan has showcased its latest warship, the Mogami-class frigate, which features advanced technologies such as submarine hunting and underwater drone deployment. The Maritime Self-Defense Force has been using this ship since 2022. With recent relaxations in lethal arms exports, Japan is now aiming to sell this high-tech vessel overseas. Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/this-futuristic-japanese-warship-is-on-the-market-and-winning-fans-f26edc90

US negotiators are facing a setback in their talks with Iran over its nuclear program due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. A deal signed earlier aimed to address these issues, including an end to fighting in Lebanon and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, recent clashes led Iran to temporarily … Read more

President Donald Trump said Saturday night that he was likely to drain the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool again due to damage caused by “disgraceful vandalism.” The pool, which Trump resurfaced with a $14 million effort just months ago, is now facing issues with paint peeling off its surface and algae blooming. Trump claimed that vandals … Read more

Former SIF member Rebecca Saltzburg says that Chris Butler, a guru she met in the 1990s, secretly influenced Tulsi Gabbard’s political career through encrypted emails and memos. The documents, shared by Saltzburg, show that Butler provided guidance on everything from policy to media appearances, with some memos appearing to contain harsh criticism of Gabbard. While … Read more

US Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., discussed the US-Iran deal and data centers in a recent phone interview with the Daily News. The agreement aims to end the three-and-a-half-month war between the two countries. The deal includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, allowing for the free flow of oil through the strait. Paul stated … Read more