Ben Wolfgang

Leaked intel leaves even fewer diplomatic options to stop a Tehran nuke The Washington Times Monday, October 21, 2024

The federal government on Friday said it is investigating a Chinese hack of the U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, and former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance are reportedly among those targeted in the operation.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for a global “military coalition” against Israel.

Sen. Marco Rubio said Sunday that whoever leaked classified U.S. documents assessing Israeli military plans likely committed treason and should be prosecuted.

It's gotten little attention on the campaign trail, but the next U.S. president will face high-stakes decisions about the future of America's open-ended military engagements around the world — engagements that risk turning into a new wave of “forever wars” that suck up American security and economic resources indefinitely.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s recent provocations have turned the Korean peninsula into one of the most dangerous places on the planet and a potential flash point in a world war-style conflict. And it’s time for the U.S. to draw a line in the sand and make clear to the North Korean dictator that firing on Seoul would mean the immediate end of his regime.

Reactions from world leaders began trickling in Wednesday morning after Mr. Trump was projected to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, capping a stunning political comeback with decisive wins in several key swing states.

The shock waves from Donald Trump’s decisive win in Tuesday’s U.S. election reached around the world instantly, with allies offering congratulations and potential foes looking to smooth things over with an incoming American president known for rewarding loyalty and holding grudges.

President-elect Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk reportedly spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Friday morning, signaling that Mr. Trump and his allies are quickly ramping up efforts to get cease-fire talks between Kyiv and Moscow off the ground.

Around the world, militaries boost pay, upgrade perks to draw recruits The Washington Times Saturday, November 9, 2024