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Hegseth fields ‘kamikaze dolphins’ question at Pentagon briefing, says shipping lane remains open in Strait of Hormuz
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine briefly joked Tuesday after a reporter asked about reports of “kamikaze dolphins” tied to Iran, then said commercial shipping still has access to a safe lane through the Strait of Hormuz despite mine concerns.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday he will restore payments and benefits for service members discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The move covers those who want to return to duty and those who do not.
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The Philippine Navy announced the arrival of the BRP Rajah Lakandula, the second of six new offshore patrol vessels, at Subic Bay.
A special counsel team said on May 4 it has found signs that the Defense Counterintelligence Command prepared for martial law since the first half of 2024, well before former President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration in December that year. The team is investigating allegations surrounding the ousted president not covered by previous probes.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a new map showing areas of the Strait of Hormuz under their naval control. The announcement comes amid tensions with the US, including a missile strike on an American frigate. IRGC spokesperson stated there is no change in overall strait management.
Rights groups and Indigenous activists expressed rage and grief outside Camp Aguinaldo on Thursday, April 30, marking three years since two Indigenous rights defenders were seized at gunpoint in Rizal. The protest was led by Katribu, Sandugo, and Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino. They highlighted the ongoing disappearances and linked them to the recent Toboso killings.
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US President Donald Trump has threatened troop reductions from Italy and Spain following his warning about Germany. The reason is their refusal to provide military bases for the Iran war. He indicated he will 'probably' pursue such a move.
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