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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a group photo on the second day of this year’s Group of Seven summit in Évian-les-Bains, eastern France, on June 16, 2026. (AFP video screenshot)

Pacific Command revival raises questions about India’s strategic promise

The Pentagon's restoration of Pacific Command has reignited debate over India's role in US strategy, raising questions about whether New Delhi has fulfilled Washington's long-held expectations as a regional security provider and stabilizing force in Asia.

June 18, 2026

Day 67: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran

Says that, at the request of Pakistan and other countries, the US will pause Project Freedom “for a short period of time to see whether or not the agreement can be finalized and signed"; Rubio says US has completed its offensive operations against Iran, adds "won't shoot unless fired upon."

May 5, 2026

Afghan people climb atop a plane as they wait at the Kabul airport in Kabul on August 16, 2021, as thousands of people mobbed the city's airport trying to flee. (AFP)

US panel reviews nine million documents on Afghanistan withdrawal collapse

A Pentagon review panel examines the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, interviewing senior military leaders and reviewing millions of documents as it prepares a comprehensive report on the evacuation and aftermath.

April 17, 2026