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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 3, 2026

The US military’s Central Command posted a video showing the missile strike the tanker.

US fires Hellfire missile at tanker heading towards Iran

The US military’s Central Command posted a video showing the missile strike the tanker.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 1, 2026

Ukrainian servicemen taking part in a military exercise between combat missions, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on May 29.

3 killed in Eastern Pacific ‘narco’ boat strike: US military

This brings the total number of those killed in such attacks to over 200 since September.

Person of the Moment

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth may just make Asia great again

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at the first plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

Strait of Hormuz ship transits are rising thanks to US help

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on May 30.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 31, 2026

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on May 30.

US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on May 30.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Hegseth hails Asian partners for boosting security spending; omits Taiwan in roll call

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports

Some proposals being discussed could give the US government ownership stakes in the companies.

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