Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s build-up and urges allies to increase defense spending
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, U.S., May 5, 2026. — Reuters Stronger network of allies essential to deter aggression: Hegseth. Says US-Taiwan arms sales remain unchanged. Adds US ready to restart attacks on Iran if no deal is reached. SINGAPORE: US […]









