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Analysis: Chinese President Xi's Silence on Nuclear Arms Is a Gift to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

MLT Staff — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:42:28 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Chinese and North Korean state-run media this week devoted thousands of words to Xi Jinping 's summit with Kim Jong Un, but made no mention of a key matter for Washington: the North's steadfast pursuit of nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States and its allies in Asia.

Pentagon Labels Tech Giant Alibaba and Electric Car Maker BYD as Aiding Chinese Military

MLT Staff — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:02:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting U.S. defense contracts.

Trump Says Pilots Are Fine After US Helicopter Crashes near Strait of Hormuz

MLT Staff — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:11:36 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump said the two crew members aboard were not injured in the incident near the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed during the war.

Iranian National Lied About Using China to Smuggle Military Technology: DOJ

Nick Mordowanec — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:16 GMT

An Iranian man has pleaded guilty to multiple federal felony counts stemming from what federal prosecutors described as a scheme to violate trade sanctions in place by the United States against his home country. China played a big role in the investigation.

Hegseth Preps 150 High School Seniors for US Military Enlistment: 'Real 1%'

Kevin Damask — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:16 GMT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saw for himself a future glimpse of the American military when he recently addressed more than 150 high school seniors set to join the service.

Do We Have Enough Aircraft? Former F-22 Pilot Warns Air Force Is Smaller Than Ever as China Expands

Douglas Lindsay — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:17 GMT

The United States still fields the world's most capable airmen and some of the most advanced aircraft ever built. But according to Rep. August Pfluger, a retired Air Force fighter pilot and former F-22 Raptor pilot, the service is facing a growing challenge that Congress can no longer afford to ignore.

How GM Is Fixing Small Block Reliability Issues With Gen 6 V8

MLT Staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:35:54 GMT

The small block V8 has a lot of heritage and expertise built in, but its 70‑year evolution hasn’t always been a smooth one. Across seven decades, this engine family has earned a reputation for durability, tunability, and major cultural impact, but it’s also weathered its share of growing pains, supplier missteps, and high‑profile failures: most recently in models like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Yukon.

3 Forgotten American V8 Wagons That Are Future Collectibles

MLT Staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:10:32 GMT

The V8 engine may be an endangered species today, but for several decades these eight-cylinder powerplants were a symbol of American motoring. Large, noisy, and powerful, they embodied the idea of road-trip freedom, powering anything from sports cars to family haulers.

Israel and Iran Appear to Pause Strikes After Trading Fire for the First Time Since April Ceasefire

MLT Staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:39:35 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked.

Republican Senators Warn Surveillance Program May Lapse After Trump Intel Pick Backlash

MLT Staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:27:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid bipartisan backlash over President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community.